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SCARF cipher sets new standards in protecting sensitive data

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SCARF cipher sets new standards in protecting sensitive data 03/08/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security A group of international researchers has achieved a breakthrough in computer security by developing a new and highly efficient cipher for cache randomization. The innovative cipher, designed by Assistant Professor Rei Ueno from the Research Institute of Electrical Communication […]

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From tech expertise to leadership: Unpacking the role of a CISO

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From tech expertise to leadership: Unpacking the role of a CISO 02/08/2023 at 07:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Attila Török, CISO at GoTo, discusses how to balance technical expertise and leadership and how he navigates the rapidly evolving technological landscape. We also delve into the key challenges faced in communicating […]

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Reddit Taps Fredrick ‘Flee’ Lee for CISO Job

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Reddit Taps Fredrick ‘Flee’ Lee for CISO Job 31/07/2023 at 21:31 By Ryan Naraine Reddit hires a 20-year cybersecurity veteran to manage its privacy and security functions as it prepares for an IPO. The post Reddit Taps Fredrick ‘Flee’ Lee for CISO Job appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS […]

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ZTNA can be more than a VPN replacement for application access

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ZTNA can be more than a VPN replacement for application access 28/07/2023 at 07:47 By Help Net Security In the wake of increased workforce mobility, today’s organizations require more innovative, more flexible, and more secure methods of granting network and application access to their workers. ZTNA adoption The encryption-based security approach leveraged by the virtual […]

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Norway Threatens $100,000 Daily Fine on Meta Over Data

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Norway Threatens $100,000 Daily Fine on Meta Over Data 18/07/2023 at 14:19 By AFP Norway’s data protection agency wants to ban Facebook and Instagram owner Meta from using the personal information of users for targeted advertising, threatening a $100,000 daily fine if the company continues. The post Norway Threatens $100,000 Daily Fine on Meta Over […]

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Industry Reactions to EU-US Data Privacy Framework: Feedback Friday

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Industry Reactions to EU-US Data Privacy Framework: Feedback Friday 14/07/2023 at 17:03 By Eduard Kovacs Feedback Friday: industry professionals comment on the implications of the recently approved EU-US Data Privacy Framework. The post Industry Reactions to EU-US Data Privacy Framework: Feedback Friday appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed […]

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3 Tax Prep Firms Shared ‘Extraordinarily Sensitive’ Data About Taxpayers With Meta, Lawmakers Say

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3 Tax Prep Firms Shared ‘Extraordinarily Sensitive’ Data About Taxpayers With Meta, Lawmakers Say 13/07/2023 at 17:46 By Associated Press A group of congressional Democrats reported that three large tax preparation firms sent “extraordinarily sensitive” information on tens of millions of taxpayers to Facebook parent company Meta over the course of at least two years. […]

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European Commission adopts adequacy decision for safe EU-U.S. data flows

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European Commission adopts adequacy decision for safe EU-U.S. data flows 11/07/2023 at 12:09 By Help Net Security Today, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. The decision concludes that the United States ensures an adequate level of protection – comparable to that of the European Union – for personal […]

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Sweden Orders Four Companies to Stop Using Google Tool

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Sweden Orders Four Companies to Stop Using Google Tool 05/07/2023 at 17:02 By AFP Sweden has ordered four companies to stop using a Google tool that measures and analyses web traffic as doing so transfers personal data to the United States, fining one company the equivalent of more than $1.1 million. The post Sweden Orders […]

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75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware

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75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware 05/07/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security As 40% of consumers harbor skepticism regarding organizations’ data protection capabilities, 75% would shift to alternate companies following a ransomware attack, according to Object First. Consumers request data protection Furthermore, consumers request increased data protection from vendors, with […]

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PoC for Arcserve UDP authentication bypass flaw published (CVE-2023-26258)

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PoC for Arcserve UDP authentication bypass flaw published (CVE-2023-26258) 29/06/2023 at 14:17 By Zeljka Zorz An authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-26258) in the Arcserve Unified Data Protection (UDP) enterprise data protection solution can be exploited to compromise admin accounts and take over vulnerable instances, MDSec researchers Juan Manuel Fernández and Sean Doherty have found – and […]

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Data Security Firm Cyera Attracts $100M Investment

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Data Security Firm Cyera Attracts $100M Investment 27/06/2023 at 20:12 By Ryan Naraine Cyera closes a massive $100 million round as investors continue to pour cash into the data security posture management (DSPM) space. The post Data Security Firm Cyera Attracts $100M Investment appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS […]

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ChatGPT and data protection laws: Compliance challenges for businesses

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ChatGPT and data protection laws: Compliance challenges for businesses 20/06/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Patricia Thaine, CEO at Private AI, reviews the main privacy concerns when using ChatGPT in a business context, as well as the risks that businesses can face if they betray customers’ trust. Thaine also […]

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Spotify Fined $5 Million for Breaching EU Data Rules

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Spotify Fined $5 Million for Breaching EU Data Rules 14/06/2023 at 13:01 By AFP Music streaming giant Spotify was fined 58 million kronor ($5.4 million) for not properly informing users on how data it collected on them was being used, Swedish authorities said. The post Spotify Fined $5 Million for Breaching EU Data Rules appeared […]

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Examining the long-term effects of data privacy violations

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Examining the long-term effects of data privacy violations 12/06/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Regulatory bodies are taking potential data privacy violations much more seriously this year after a relatively quiet period that followed the enactment of regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We […]

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Microsoft Will Pay $20M to Settle US Charges of Illegally Collecting Children’s Data

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Microsoft Will Pay $20M to Settle US Charges of Illegally Collecting Children’s Data 07/06/2023 at 14:16 By Associated Press Microsoft will pay a fine of $20 million to settle FTC charges that it illegally collected the data of children who signed up for Xbox. The post Microsoft Will Pay $20M to Settle US Charges of […]

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Apple Unveils Upcoming Privacy and Security Features

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Apple Unveils Upcoming Privacy and Security Features 06/06/2023 at 15:02 By Ionut Arghire Apple on Monday detailed new privacy and security features rolling out to both desktop and mobile users. The post Apple Unveils Upcoming Privacy and Security Features appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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OpenAI Unveils Million-Dollar Cybersecurity Grant Program

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OpenAI Unveils Million-Dollar Cybersecurity Grant Program 03/06/2023 at 01:17 By Ryan Naraine OpenAI plans to shell out $1 million in grants for projects that empower defensive use-cases for generative AI technology. The post OpenAI Unveils Million-Dollar Cybersecurity Grant Program appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Organizations Warned of Salesforce ‘Ghost Sites’ Exposing Sensitive Information

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Organizations Warned of Salesforce ‘Ghost Sites’ Exposing Sensitive Information 01/06/2023 at 13:47 By Eduard Kovacs Salesforce ghost sites — domains that are no longer maintained but still accessible — can expose personal information and business data. The post Organizations Warned of Salesforce ‘Ghost Sites’ Exposing Sensitive Information appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an […]

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