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Preparing financial institutions for the next generation of cyber threats

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Preparing financial institutions for the next generation of cyber threats 2025-01-29 at 07:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, James Mirfin, SVP and Head of Risk and Identity Solutions at Visa, discusses key priorities for leaders combating fraud, the next-generation threats institutions must prepare for, and the role of collaboration between financial […]

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NinjaOne to Acquire Dropsuite for $252 Million

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NinjaOne to Acquire Dropsuite for $252 Million 2025-01-28 at 15:48 By Eduard Kovacs Endpoint management and security firm NinjaOne to acquire cloud data backup, archiving, and recovery solutions provider Dropsuite for $252 million. The post NinjaOne to Acquire Dropsuite for $252 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original […]

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EU takes decisive action on healthcare cybersecurity

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EU takes decisive action on healthcare cybersecurity 2025-01-17 at 06:39 By Help Net Security The Commission has presented an EU action plan aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. The initiative is an essential step in shielding the healthcare sector from cyber threats. Digitalization is revolutionizing healthcare, enabling better patient services through […]

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Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security

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Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security 2024-12-18 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Vivek Agarwal, Privacy Program Manager at Meta Platforms, shares insights on strategies for reducing time to market, improving vendor onboarding, and updating privacy requirements to ensure compliance across third-party contracts. From leveraging automation and […]

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Microsoft announces new and improved Windows 11 security features

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Microsoft announces new and improved Windows 11 security features 2024-11-19 at 21:04 By Zeljka Zorz Microsoft has implemented some and is working on delivering several other security-related features and improvements for Windows 11. Administrator protection will allow users to make system changes on their PCs without having administrator rights (that can be abused by attackers […]

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Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?

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Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do? 2024-11-07 at 06:48 By Help Net Security In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouTube. The findings […]

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Strong privacy laws boost confidence in sharing information with AI

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Strong privacy laws boost confidence in sharing information with AI 2024-11-04 at 06:03 By Help Net Security 53% of consumers report being aware of their national privacy laws, a 17-percentage point increase compared to 2019, according to Cisco. Informed consumers are also much more likely to feel their data is protected (81%) compared to those […]

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Achieving peak cyber resilience

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Achieving peak cyber resilience 2024-10-25 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Climbing Mount Everest isn’t a feat for the faint hearted. Extreme weather, dangerous terrain and acclimatization requirements make the trek challenging for even the most experienced climbers. It’s estimated that the expedition takes more than two months, on average. That’s a lengthy process that […]

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AI data collection under fire

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AI data collection under fire 2024-10-17 at 06:32 By Help Net Security A recent Cohesity report found that consumers are highly concerned about the information companies collect from them – especially when it`s used for artificial intelligence – with consumers prepared to punish companies by switching providers for any loss of trust. In this Help […]

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Consumers have trust issues regarding how AI collects their data

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Consumers have trust issues regarding how AI collects their data 2024-10-10 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Consumers worldwide are highly concerned about the information companies collect from them – especially when it’s used for AI, according to Cohesity. The majority of respondents (73% in the UK, 81% in the US and 82% in Australia) […]

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Meta Hit With $102 Million Privacy Fine From European Union Over 2019 Password Security Lapse

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Meta Hit With $102 Million Privacy Fine From European Union Over 2019 Password Security Lapse 2024-09-27 at 17:31 By Associated Press Meta fined more than $100 million by a European Union privacy regulator over a security lapse involving Facebook passwords. The post Meta Hit With $102 Million Privacy Fine From European Union Over 2019 Password […]

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Webinar Today: Shield Your Data, Secure Your Future: A Multi-Layered Approach to Operational Resilience

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Webinar Today: Shield Your Data, Secure Your Future: A Multi-Layered Approach to Operational Resilience 2024-09-25 at 14:17 By SecurityWeek News Join the webinar to gain insights and learn actionable steps to enhance your organization’s data security and resilience. The post Webinar Today: Shield Your Data, Secure Your Future: A Multi-Layered Approach to Operational Resilience appeared […]

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New Chrome Features Protect Users Against Threats, Provide More Control Over Personal Data

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New Chrome Features Protect Users Against Threats, Provide More Control Over Personal Data 2024-09-12 at 20:31 By Ionut Arghire Google is rolling out new features in Chrome to better protect users online and to improve their control over personal data. The post New Chrome Features Protect Users Against Threats, Provide More Control Over Personal Data […]

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Microsoft Adds Support for Post-Quantum Algorithms in SymCrypt Library

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Microsoft Adds Support for Post-Quantum Algorithms in SymCrypt Library 2024-09-11 at 14:01 By Ionut Arghire Microsoft has started introducing support for post-quantum algorithms in SymCrypt, its main cryptographic library. The post Microsoft Adds Support for Post-Quantum Algorithms in SymCrypt Library appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original […]

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Cribl Raises $319 Million at $3.5 Billion Valuation

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Cribl Raises $319 Million at $3.5 Billion Valuation 2024-08-27 at 18:16 By Ionut Arghire The IT and data security firm raises $319 million in a Series E round led by Google Ventures and is now valued at $3.5 billion. The post Cribl Raises $319 Million at $3.5 Billion Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article […]

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Uber to Appeal Dutch €290 Million GDPR Fine

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Uber to Appeal Dutch €290 Million GDPR Fine 2024-08-26 at 14:01 By Eduard Kovacs The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Uber €290 million ($320 million) for driver data transfer practices that allegedly violate GDPR. The post Uber to Appeal Dutch €290 Million GDPR Fine appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from […]

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FBI Exposing Sensitive Data via Improper Handling of Storage Devices: Audit

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FBI Exposing Sensitive Data via Improper Handling of Storage Devices: Audit 2024-08-23 at 13:02 By Ionut Arghire Audit finds weaknesses in FBI’s inventory management and disposition procedures for drives containing sensitive information. The post FBI Exposing Sensitive Data via Improper Handling of Storage Devices: Audit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from […]

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A survival guide for data privacy in the age of federal inaction

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A survival guide for data privacy in the age of federal inaction 2024-08-22 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Things change fast in the world of data privacy. Just earlier this year, the question I was being asked most frequently was, “How similar will the proposed federal privacy law (APRA) be to the EU’s GDPR?” […]

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Fabric Cryptography Raises $33 Million for VPU Chip

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Fabric Cryptography Raises $33 Million for VPU Chip 2024-08-20 at 15:31 By Ionut Arghire Fabric Cryptography has raised $33 million in Series A funding to create the Verifiable Processing Unit (VPU), a new chip for cryptography. The post Fabric Cryptography Raises $33 Million for VPU Chip appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt […]

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Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards Officially Announced by NIST – a History and Explanation

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Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards Officially Announced by NIST – a History and Explanation 2024-08-13 at 15:16 By Kevin Townsend SecurityWeek speaks to Michael Osborne, CTO of IBM Quantum Safe, for a better understanding of the need for and principles of quantum safe cryptography. The post Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards Officially Announced by NIST – a History and […]

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