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GDPR turns six: Expert discusses AI impact

GDPR turns six: Expert discusses AI impact 2024-06-11 at 06:31 By Help Net Security The European Union’s GDPR policy came into effect six years ago. Since then, it has become widely regarded as the standard for data sharing, but the rise of new technology has questioned its suitability and relevance. In this Help Net Security […]

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Microsoft Bows to Public Pressure, Disables Controversial Windows Recall by Default

Microsoft Bows to Public Pressure, Disables Controversial Windows Recall by Default 2024-06-07 at 20:17 By Ryan Naraine Amidst public pressure, Microsoft changes the set-up experience of Copilot+ PCs to disable the controversial Windows Recall feature by default. The post Microsoft Bows to Public Pressure, Disables Controversial Windows Recall by Default appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Tenable to Acquire Eureka Security to Boost DSPM Capabilities

Tenable to Acquire Eureka Security to Boost DSPM Capabilities 2024-06-07 at 18:46 By Ryan Naraine Tenable goes shopping again in Israel with plans to buy early stage startup Eureka Security to boost data security posture management tooling. The post Tenable to Acquire Eureka Security to Boost DSPM Capabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Microsoft’s Windows Recall: Cutting-Edge Search Tech or Creepy Overreach?

Microsoft’s Windows Recall: Cutting-Edge Search Tech or Creepy Overreach? 2024-05-30 at 20:31 By Ryan Naraine SecurityWeek editor-at-large Ryan Naraine examines the broad tension between tech innovation and privacy rights at a time when ChatGPT-like bots and generative-AI apps are starting to dominate the landscape.  The post Microsoft’s Windows Recall: Cutting-Edge Search Tech or Creepy Overreach?

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Transcend Raises $40 Million for Data Privacy Platform

Transcend Raises $40 Million for Data Privacy Platform 2024-05-29 at 18:01 By Ionut Arghire San Francisco data privacy startup Transcend secures 40 million in a Series B funding round that brings the total raised to $90 million. The post Transcend Raises $40 Million for Data Privacy Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Zendata Emerges From Stealth With Data Security, AI Governance Solutions

Zendata Emerges From Stealth With Data Security, AI Governance Solutions 2024-05-29 at 15:16 By Eduard Kovacs Data security and AI governance company Zendata has emerged from stealth mode with $2 million in seed funding. The post Zendata Emerges From Stealth With Data Security, AI Governance Solutions appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Avoiding the cybersecurity blame game

Avoiding the cybersecurity blame game 2024-05-29 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Cyber risk management has many components. Those who do it well will conduct comprehensive risk assessments, enact well-documented and well-communicated processes and controls, and fully implemented monitoring and review requirements. Processes and controls typically comprise policies, which will include detailed explanations of the

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Zoom Adding Post-Quantum End-to-End Encryption to Products

Zoom Adding Post-Quantum End-to-End Encryption to Products 2024-05-21 at 16:46 By Eduard Kovacs Zoom is announcing post-quantum end-to-end encryption on Meetings, with Phone and Rooms coming soon.  The post Zoom Adding Post-Quantum End-to-End Encryption to Products appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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User Outcry as Slack Scrapes Customer Data for AI Model Training

User Outcry as Slack Scrapes Customer Data for AI Model Training 2024-05-17 at 20:46 By Ryan Naraine Slack reveals it has been training AI/ML models on customer data, including messages, files and usage information. It’s opt-in by default. The post User Outcry as Slack Scrapes Customer Data for AI Model Training appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Core security measures to strengthen privacy and data protection programs

Core security measures to strengthen privacy and data protection programs 2024-05-15 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz As privacy laws evolve globally, organizations face increasing complexity in adapting their data protection strategies to stay compliant. In this Help Net Security interview, Kabir Barday, CEO at OneTrust, emphasizes that embracing privacy by design enables organizations to navigate

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How secure is the “Password Protection” on your files and drives?

How secure is the “Password Protection” on your files and drives? 2024-05-10 at 08:31 By Help Net Security People in certain professions, such as healthcare, law, and corporations, often rely on password protection when sending files via email, believing it provides adequate security against prying eyes. However, simple password protection on a PDF or Excel

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In Other News: Locked Shields 2024, Data Exposure Bugs, NVIDIA Patches

In Other News: Locked Shields 2024, Data Exposure Bugs, NVIDIA Patches 2024-05-03 at 17:32 By SecurityWeek News Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: 4,000 take part in Locked Shields 2024 exercise, Qantas and JP Morgan hit by data exposure bugs, NVIDIA patches critical flaw.  The post In Other News: Locked Shields 2024,

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Ransomware Defense Startup Mimic Raises Hefty $27M Seed Round 

Ransomware Defense Startup Mimic Raises Hefty $27M Seed Round  2024-05-02 at 19:46 By Ryan Naraine A new Silicon Valley startup called Mimic is coming out of the shadows with a hefty $27 million seed-stage funding round led by Ballistic Ventures. The post Ransomware Defense Startup Mimic Raises Hefty $27M Seed Round  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Understanding emerging AI and data privacy regulations

Understanding emerging AI and data privacy regulations 2024-05-02 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Sophie Stalla-Bourdillon, Senior Privacy Counsel & Legal Engineer at Immuta, discusses the AI Act, the Data Act, and the Health Data Space Regulation. Learn how these regulations interact, their implications for both public and private sectors,

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Traceable AI Raises $30 Million to Safeguard Cloud APIs

Traceable AI Raises $30 Million to Safeguard Cloud APIs 2024-05-01 at 22:02 By Ryan Naraine Traceable AI has raised $110 million since launching in 2018 with ambitious plans in the competitive API security and observability space.   The post Traceable AI Raises $30 Million to Safeguard Cloud APIs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Island Secures $175M Investment as Enterprise Browser Startups Defy Tech Giants

Island Secures $175M Investment as Enterprise Browser Startups Defy Tech Giants 2024-04-30 at 20:46 By Ryan Naraine Despite competitive pressures from industry behemoths like Microsoft and Google, investors are still betting big on startups in the specialized enterprise browser space. The post Island Secures $175M Investment as Enterprise Browser Startups Defy Tech Giants appeared first

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Why Using Microsoft Copilot Could Amplify Existing Data Quality and Privacy Issues

Why Using Microsoft Copilot Could Amplify Existing Data Quality and Privacy Issues 2024-04-30 at 15:31 By Alastair Paterson Microsoft provides an easy and logical first step into GenAI for many organizations, but beware of the pitfalls. The post Why Using Microsoft Copilot Could Amplify Existing Data Quality and Privacy Issues appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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FTC Sending $5.6 Million in Refunds to Ring Customers Over Security Failures

FTC Sending $5.6 Million in Refunds to Ring Customers Over Security Failures 2024-04-25 at 15:17 By Ionut Arghire The FTC is sending a total of $5.6 million in refunds to over 117,000 Ring customers as result of a 2023 settlement. The post FTC Sending $5.6 Million in Refunds to Ring Customers Over Security Failures appeared

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New Password Cracking Analysis Targets Bcrypt

New Password Cracking Analysis Targets Bcrypt 2024-04-24 at 14:17 By Eduard Kovacs Hive Systems conducts another study on cracking passwords via brute-force attacks, but it’s no longer targeting MD5. The post New Password Cracking Analysis Targets Bcrypt appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Microsoft DRM Hack Could Allow Movie Downloads From Popular Streaming Services

Microsoft DRM Hack Could Allow Movie Downloads From Popular Streaming Services 2024-04-23 at 14:01 By Eduard Kovacs Microsoft PlayReady vulnerabilities that could allow rogue subscribers to illegally download movies from popular streaming services. The post Microsoft DRM Hack Could Allow Movie Downloads From Popular Streaming Services appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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