IT Security Guru

AUGUST 7, 2024

Additionally, by respecting individual preferences and giving them control over their data, businesses can foster better relationships with their users and show their commitment to privacy and data protection. This proactive approach helps mitigate security risks and safeguard sensitive customer data.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

million affected individuals to inform them of the data breach and provide guidance on steps they can take to protect themselves against potential fraud or identity theft. Data breaches in the healthcare sector are particularly concerning due to the highly sensitive nature of medical data and patient records involved.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

But for now, the question remains: Can buy-now, pay-later apps be trusted with my personal data ? Recent regulatory insight into buy now, pay later highlights the risks tied to this growing credit option. The CFPB also said it was exploring questions about “data harvesting” from “valuable payment histories.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

With copious amounts of data collected by healthcare facilities, cybercriminals often target such entities. Moreover, the healthcare industry collects unique data, known as Protected Health Information (PHI), which is extremely valuable. Identity theft takes on a whole new meaning when a bad actor gets ahold of your PHI.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 14, 2024

The EFF argues that the bill will not stop the sharing of data but it will reduce online rights in a way that is unconstitutional. And it says the focus should be on the common practice of data collection in the first place, rather than single out one app.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Financial institutions (FIs) are widely implementing such technologies to accelerate customer support and internal workflows, which may also trigger compliance and supply chain risks. Bots can collect valuable data from user interactions, which can be analyzed to gain insights into customer preferences and behaviors.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 2, 2021

Category News, Privacy Risk Level. Beyond the lack of understanding of what TikTok may be DOING with your biometric data, the mere fact that TikTok is collecting this data and storing it within their IT environment puts you at risk. social engineer a mobile provider employee to facilitate a SIM swap).

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

Every year, up to 10% of Americans fall for a scam, which often leads to the exposure of their personal data, according to Legaljobs. Identity theft also affects around 1.4 Staying safe on the internet means knowing what privacy data is and how to help protect your personal information. Why Is Data Privacy Important?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2024

In addition, the risks of monetary and operational damage render it mission critical for enterprises to envision and enact the appropriate People, Process, and Technology safeguards to assure data protection and privacy. Gain real-time visibility to data security posture. Enable automated full-scale data classification scanning.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Let’s explore what to expect from the upcoming regulations, provide insights into critical federal and state laws, and offer practical compliance and risk management strategies. Cybersecurity laws and regulations encompass a range of legal requirements designed to protect information systems and data from cyber threats.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. While the digital landscape offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents many risks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Businesses are also at risk of fraud attempts. Best Fraud Management Systems & Detection Tools Fraud.net SAS LexisNexis Risk Solutions Sift ClearSale Forter Riskified Signifyd FraudLabs Pro TransUnion. Finally, it also is useful for companies looking for a governance, risk, compliance ( GRC ) solution. million in losses.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Identity theft is the number one crime in America, a crime that claims an average of more than a million new victims every 30 days. A data breach can be a very costly event, and an increasing number of these breaches are happening at smaller firms. So what can you do to minimize the risks?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2024

The IP address was linked to the malware using data collected by CWRU, Malwarebytes, and AT&T.) We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. During the lengthy trial, it was the child pornography charge that seemed to be of most concern to the defense.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In it, we present our findings on the dynamic nature of shopping threats, with a particular focus on the tactics used by cybercriminals during Black Friday, and offer insights into how consumers can stay safe in the face of the growing risks. This report draws on data collected from January through October 2024.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 17, 2024

The Future of Identity Verification: From Blockchain to Biometrics IdentityIQ Identity verification is a security tool that can help protect individuals and organizations from digital threats, identity theft, and more by limiting access only to authorized persons. Lack of user control over data.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

That type of information can be extremely valuable for things like identity theft.”. It’s best practice to keep a different set of credentials for each device because of exactly this risk.”. Kulkarni even suggested the footage could be enough to develop “deep-fakes that could impersonate you.”.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

On the same day, the Colorado AG released a data security best practices guide, outlining key steps organizations can take now to ensure their security practices align with Colorado law. Key Takeaways.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Maryland Takes the Lead in Privacy Legislation with Comprehensive MODPA The Maryland legislature enacted two comprehensive privacy bills to limit how big tech platforms can acquire and utilize customers’ and children’s data. Maryland has taken one of the strictest positions among U.S.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

When we think about social media, we think about the nice side of it: staying in touch with friends and family, getting updates about our interests – but the more active we are on it, the more risk we’re exposed to. The more exposed we are in the online space, the more potential there is for risk to a business. More than 4.7

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Spinone

JUNE 8, 2018

From identity theft to credit card numbers being taken away, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence play an instrumental role in establishing new standards for cyber security. While the potential of Big Data is vast, it might lag behind as a standalone tool to deal with hackers due to the enormous volume of data to analyze.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

While effective, some users have privacy concerns about Avast’s data collection on user behavior. McAfee offers real-time scanning, web protection, and identity theft protection to secure your personal information. Despite this, its solid performance and no-cost entry make it popular among Mac users. Visit Avast 5.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 9, 2025

A robust 75% said they opt out of data collection, as possible, and 23% have gone a step further, using a data removal service to help clean up any personal information that is easily found online. Elsewhere, 69% of people said they use an ad blocker for online browsing, and 75% of people opt out of data collection, as possible.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

Confidential corporate information is no less sensitive than the personal data of an individual, and the sheer scale of financial and reputational risks from potential blackmail or disclosure of such information can have a colossal impact. Where does your personal data end up? Identity theft.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Devices like Apple Vision Pro and Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses highlighted similar concerns around data collection, biometric privacy, environmental mapping and bystanders’ consent. As a result, discussions surrounding these technologies often merged with those about AR and VR devices, which saw more tangible development.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

On the other hand, we saw the repeal of Roe vs Wade and the subsequent controversy surrounding female reproductive health data in the US as well as investigations into companies selling fine-grained commercial data and facial recognition services to law enforcement. One way to do that might be to insure yourself against data breaches.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

If the movie lover entered their bank card details on the fake site, they risked paying more than the displayed amount for content that did not exist and sharing their card details with the scammers. Soccer fans chasing merchandise risked compromising their bank cards or just losing some money.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 23, 2024

WARRANTLESS SURVEILLANCE Atlas says the Babel Street trial period allowed its investigator to find information about visitors to high-risk targets such as mosques, synagogues, courtrooms and abortion clinics. “We minimize personal data collection, and where possible, process data only on users’ devices.”

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 14, 2025

Meta had claimed that the data collection was in its legitimate interest, stating that it would allow users to opt out of the AI training. NOYB responded that the company should ask users before using their data to train its AI models (which would make it an opt-in arrangement).

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