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Lost and Stolen Devices: A Gateway to Data Breaches and Leaks

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Lost and Stolen Devices: A Gateway to Data Breaches and Leaks 18/10/2023 at 15:49 By Torsten George By implementing strong security practices,, organizations can significantly reduce the risks associated with lost and stolen computers and safeguard their sensitive information. The post Lost and Stolen Devices: A Gateway to Data Breaches and Leaks appeared first on […]

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Beyond Quantum: MemComputing ASICs Could Shatter 2048-bit RSA Encryption

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Beyond Quantum: MemComputing ASICs Could Shatter 2048-bit RSA Encryption 17/10/2023 at 17:46 By Kevin Townsend The feared ‘cryptopocalypse’ (the death of current encryption) might be sooner than expected – caused by in-memory computing ASICs rather than quantum computers. The post Beyond Quantum: MemComputing ASICs Could Shatter 2048-bit RSA Encryption appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Tackling cyber risks head-on using security questionnaires

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Tackling cyber risks head-on using security questionnaires 04/10/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gaspard de Lacroix-Vaubois, CEO at Skypher, talks about the implementation of security questionnaires and how they facilitate assessments and accountability across all participants in the technology supply chain, fostering trust and safeguarding sensitive data. Many organizations

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Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras

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Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras 29/09/2023 at 19:16 By Ionut Arghire A group of academic researchers devised a technique to extract sounds from still images captured using smartphone cameras with rolling shutter and movable lens structures. The post Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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How global enterprises navigate the complex world of data privacy

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How global enterprises navigate the complex world of data privacy 25/09/2023 at 07:38 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Evelyn de Souza, Head of Privacy Compliance, Oracle SaaS Cloud, talks about the constant efforts required to keep up with privacy laws in each country, and ensuring compliance across the entire organization. She

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Thousands of Popular Websites Leaking Secrets

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Thousands of Popular Websites Leaking Secrets 06/09/2023 at 18:16 By Ionut Arghire Truffle Security has discovered thousands of popular websites leaking their secrets, including .git directories and AWS and GitHub keys. The post Thousands of Popular Websites Leaking Secrets appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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How Quantum Computing Will Impact Cybersecurity

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How Quantum Computing Will Impact Cybersecurity 30/08/2023 at 14:17 By Marie Hattar While quantum-based attacks are still in the future, organizations must think about how to defend data in transit when encryption no longer works. The post How Quantum Computing Will Impact Cybersecurity appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Europe is Cracking Down on Big Tech. This Is What Will Change When You Sign On

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Europe is Cracking Down on Big Tech. This Is What Will Change When You Sign On 25/08/2023 at 14:47 By Associated Press The Digital Services Act aims to protect European users when it comes to privacy, transparency and removal of harmful or illegal content. The post Europe is Cracking Down on Big Tech. This Is

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Google Workspace Introduces New AI-Powered Security Controls

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Google Workspace Introduces New AI-Powered Security Controls 25/08/2023 at 14:47 By Ionut Arghire Google has announced new AI-powered zero trust, digital sovereignty, and threat defense controls for Workspace customers. The post Google Workspace Introduces New AI-Powered Security Controls appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React

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IEEE 802.11az provides security enhancements, solves longstanding problems

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IEEE 802.11az provides security enhancements, solves longstanding problems 25/08/2023 at 07:04 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jonathan Segev, IEEE 802.11 Task Group (TG) Chair of next-generation positioning (TGaz) at IEEE, discusses IEEE 802.11az. The new standard will enable accuracy to less than 0.1 meters, which is a significant improvement from the

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India Passes Data Protection Legislation in Parliament. Critics Fear Privacy Violation

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India Passes Data Protection Legislation in Parliament. Critics Fear Privacy Violation 11/08/2023 at 13:49 By Associated Press Indian lawmakers approved a data protection legislation that “seeks to better regulate big tech firms and penalize companies for data breaches” as several groups expressed concern over citizens’ privacy rights. The post India Passes Data Protection Legislation in

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Symmetry Systems Raises $17.7M for Data Security Posture Management Platform

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Symmetry Systems Raises $17.7M for Data Security Posture Management Platform 10/08/2023 at 17:18 By Eduard Kovacs Symmetry Systems has raised $17.7 million for its AI-powered Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) platform. The post Symmetry Systems Raises $17.7M for Data Security Posture Management Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Multi-modal data protection with AI’s help

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Multi-modal data protection with AI’s help 04/08/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity risk is distinct from other IT risk in that it has a thinking, adaptive, human opponent. IT generally must deal with first order chaos and risk much like hurricanes in meteorology or viruses in biology: complex and dangerous – but fundamentally

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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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