Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

According to some estimates, people and systems create millions of terabytes of data every day, with unstructured data accounting for an estimated 80% of a company’s information. The post The Role of Enhanced Visibility for Data Privacy and Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

With so many organizations relying on cloud computing, keeping data protected while using cloud services has become a high priority. Yet, even though there is a greater emphasis on overall cybersecurity for the cloud, data privacy has been slower to evolve. That could be for any number of reasons – the emphasis on data privacy.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

While the FTC has been a pivotal player in advancing data privacy and security standards, the evolving legal landscape underscores the need for clearer statutory guidance. The post Supreme Court Ruling May Question FTC Authority to Regulate Privacy and Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

Mayuresh Dani, Manager of Security Research at Qualys TRU, highlights additional best practices: "These backups should also be regularly tested to ensure they are functional and recoverable. To add more security, they should also be automated and encrypted to provide data privacy."

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Generative AI can help maintain a competitive advantage, but organizations should be mindful of the security and data privacy challenges of a new deployment. The post The Necessity of Security Best Practices When Implementing Generative AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 1, 2024

The Cyber Trust Mark is a labeling initiative for consumer IoT devices in the United States that builds on work undertaken by the FCC and NIST, establishing data privacy and cybersecurity standards for connected devices. The post Cyber Trust Mark: The Impacts and Incentives of Early Adoption appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 31, 2024

Federated learning enables better fraud detection while simultaneously guaranteeing data privacy and security, aligning with our common needs. The post Join the Fight: Calling Fintech Leaders to Unite With Federated Learning for Superior Fraud Detection appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Europe’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) changed the game. The post GUEST ESSAY: How stricter data privacy laws have redefined the ‘filing’ of our personal data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Generally, filing systems sort by date, department, topic, etc. Legacy … (more…).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2022

But the American Data Privacy and Protection Act wasn’t the only privacy related issue on Capitol Hill last week. The post ADPPA US Privacy Law: Coming Soon in Wake of Roe v. Wade Redo appeared first on Security Boulevard. We could soon have a federal GDPR.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2024

The development of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) can resolve the tension between data privacy and utility. The post Why We Need to Cultivate a Confidential Computing Ecosystem appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Security and compliance. With data privacy in the headlines and cyberattacks on the rise, these two simple words have become hot topics across just about every industry. But as conversations about security and compliance continue, it has become clear that not everyone understands the distinction between the two.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2022

Lock your workstation when you step away, don’t write your passwords on sticky notes and leave them on your monitor, watch who you’re letting into the building - these security awareness programs were designed to mitigate that weak link. The post Privacy & Employees – Are Your Employees Oversharing?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2025

The post App Stores OKed VPNs Run by China PLA appeared first on Security Boulevard. Bad Apple: Chinese firm banned by the U.S. is the shady entity behind a clutch of free VPN appswith over a million downloads.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2025

Giant education software provider PowerSchool reported that hackers using compromised credentials access a database and stole student and teacher data in an attack that the company said was not ransomware, though a ransom apparently was paid. Affected K-12 school districts are scrambling to alert parents and staffs.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A report by the Identity Theft Resource Center found that while the number of small businesses hit by a cyberattack and the amount of losses continues to grow, companies are adopting stronger security best practices and investing more in security and compliance tools.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

We often hear about security awareness training’s role in maintaining proper cyber hygiene, but what about privacy awareness programs? Still, the various privacy laws on record typically do not specify precisely how training and education should be executed, so a lot is still left up to the organization.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Organizations say generative AI is fueling a surge of more sophisticated cyberattacks and that they feel unprepared for the onslaught, but a Keeper Security survey found they are investing more in such foundational protections as data encryption and employee awareness training.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Plus brillants exploits: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security fingers Chinese state sponsored hackers. China Hacks Canada too, Says CCCS appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Ô!

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2025

The post MITRE Crisis: CVE Cash Ends TODAY CISA says No Lapse appeared first on Security Boulevard. These are interesting times: U.S. government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program expires April 16.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The post Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury appeared first on Security Boulevard. CA/B testing: Ludicrous proposal draws ire from “furious” systems administrators.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Engaging them with security topics that are relevant and making training memorable by tying it to special events, such as tax season, holidays, and Data Privacy Week. Also, try our Security Awareness content. Proofpoint provides samples of our most popular training and awareness series here.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The post Here’s Yet Another D-Link RCE That Won’t be Fixed appeared first on Security Boulevard. D-Licious: Stubborn network device maker digs in heels and tells you to buy new gear.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. KYC isnt a Thing, claims telco: Commissioner Brendan Carr (pictured) wants $4.5 million fine on Telnyx, for enabling illegal robocall scheme. The post FINALLY!

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2025

The post Insecure Medical Devices Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. IEI-IEI, Oh: Running an obsolete OS, on obsolete hardware, configured with obsolete settings.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

If these things are true, how do we share information with others in a way that is proven to work and create a culture of security? Security awareness and how you talk about cybersecurity. But you know, if you're not doing it all the time in your security awareness department, roll out a survey. data privacy.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The post These 20 D-Link Devices Have Critical RCE Bug — but NO Patch NEVER appeared first on Security Boulevard. ‘Bobby’ flaw flagged WONTFIX: Company doesn’t make storage devices now; has zero interest in fixing this catastrophic vulnerability.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 23, 2024

A hack of health care services provider ConnectOnCall exposed the sensitive data of more than 914,000 users, the latest proof point of the growing interest threat actors have in targeting hospitals and other health care organizations.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

White House announced groundbreaking collaboration between OpenPolicy and leading innovation companies, including Kiteworks , which delivers data privacy and compliance for sensitive content communications through its Private Content Network. San Mateo, Calif., 13, 2023 – The U.S.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 8, 2024

This meant, de facto , the Irish privacy regulator was responsible for overseeing the likes of Facebook/Meta, Twitter/X and many others. She also held the role at a time when the EU General Data Protection Regulation came into force, ushering in an increased public awareness of data privacy. presidents.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2025

The post How Your Digital Footprint Fuels Cyberattacks and What to Do About It appeared first on Security Boulevard. Hackers are exploiting the digital breadcrumbs your personally identifiable information (PII) that you leave behind daily to launch their cyber attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2025

A study by cybersecurity startup Harmonic Security found that 8.5% of prompts entered into generative AI models like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini last year included sensitive information, putting personal and corporate data at risk of being leaked.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2025

The dark web is a thriving underground market where stolen data and corporate vulnerabilities are openly traded. appeared first on Security Boulevard. This hidden economy poses a direct and growing threat to businesses worldwide. Recent breaches highlight the danger. The post How Much of Your Business is Exposed on the Dark Web?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Dumb Design + Crud Code = Privacy Panic: Its been SEVEN MONTHS, but Tims crew is yet to fix the bugs. The post Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU nRootTag Team Breaks AirTag Crypto appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 15, 2025

Dont Mess With Texas Privacy: We will hold all these companies accountable, rants state attorney general Ken Paxton (pictured). The post Allstate Violates Drivers Privacy, Texas AG Alleges appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Billion in Crypto appeared first on Security Boulevard. North Korea's notorious Lazarus Group reportedly stole $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from the Bybit exchange in what is being called the largest hack in the controversial market's history. The post North Koreas Lazarus Group Hacks Bybit, Steals $1.5

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2025

Hunters International, the RaaS group that some believe evolved from Hive, appears to be rebranding and shifting operations, moving away from an unprofitable and risky ransomware business and focusing solely on exfiltrating data and extorting victims, say Group-IB researchers.

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