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Twitter data dump of 235 million users available on web

CyberSecurity Insiders

Adding more embarrassment to last year’s Twitter Data Breach, a new finding on the web has discovered a new database dump exposed on an online hacking forum. It appears to be a big data leak as information related to about 235 million users was found by a cyber intelligence firm named Hudson Rock, based in Israel.

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GUEST ESSAY – Notable events in hacking history that helped transform cybersecurity assessment

The Last Watchdog

Plenty of people worldwide try to hack into networks and retrieve sensitive information to commit further crimes, like identity theft or fraud. While she enjoys tackling topics across the technology space, she’s most passionate about educating readers on cybersecurity and Big Data.

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How to Protect Privacy and Build Secure AI Products

Security Affairs

The Privacy Paradox of AI Data privacy is crucial for AI security. AI systems depend on vast amounts of confidential and personal data, making its protection essential. Breaches can lead to identity theft, financial or IP loss, and eroded trust in AI. About the author : Ron Reiter , CTO and cofounder of Sentra.

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The Rise of an Overlooked Crime – Cyberstalking

Security Affairs

These evils include hacking, identity theft, online surveillance, and cyberstalking. We all know the dangers associated with hacking, identity theft, and internet surveillance, thanks to Facebook and other social networking platforms. Similarly, these hackers can hack your devices too.

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Fintech Cybersecurity Trends in 2021

Security Boulevard

New users unfamiliar with cybersecurity concerns can inadvertently expose their data. Fraud and identity theft are on the rise, with online shopping hacks and COVID-related scams popular among cybercriminals. . These vulnerabilities and more demonstrate the risk to data in the modern digital world.

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Managing Digital Security as Risk and Complexity Rise

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Gartner defines digital risk management as “the integrated management of risks associated with digital business components, such as cloud, mobile, social, big data, third-party technology providers, OT and the IoT.” This hacking ring stole $3.4 These are only the most notable breaches.

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Episode 212: China’s Stolen Data Economy (And Why We Should Care)

The Security Ledger

Data lifted today from a health insurer, government agency or retailer often informs tomorrow’s targeted spear phishing attack that can steal sensitive intellectual property, redirect government secrets or fuel attacks on critical infrastructure. That’s the conclusion of a recent report by the company Intel 471.

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