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FTC Accuses Avast of Selling Customer Browsing Data to Advertisers

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FTC Accuses Avast of Selling Customer Browsing Data to Advertisers 2024-02-22 at 22:17 By Ryan Naraine European security vendor Avast is charged with harvesting consumer web browsing data through its browser extension and anti-virus software and “and sold it without adequate notice and without consumer consent.” The post FTC Accuses Avast of Selling Customer Browsing […]

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A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development

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A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development 2024-02-22 at 08:01 By Help Net Security If you are a large-scale company, the recent AI boom hasn’t escaped your notice. Today AI is assisting in a large array of development-related and digital-related tasks, from content generation to automation and analysis. The development […]

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How decentralized identity is shaping the future of data protection

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How decentralized identity is shaping the future of data protection 2024-02-20 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Patrick Harding, Chief Architect at Ping Identity, discusses the promises and implications of decentralized identity (DCI) in cybersecurity. By redistributing identity management responsibilities among issuers, holders, and verifiers, DCI empowers individuals to selectively […]

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Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy

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Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy 2024-02-19 at 08:31 By Help Net Security When Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform X into an “everything app” were divulged last year, he joined several companies known to be exploring or actively working on developing super apps, suggesting there’s clearly a niche to be filled. In fact, since the […]

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Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust Officer

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Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust Officer 2024-02-19 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz Recently, Salesforce named Brad Arkin, previously Chief Security & Trust Officer at Cisco, the company’s new Chief Trust Officer. This was the perfect opportunity to find out more about his plans. In this Help Net Security interview, Arkin discusses a […]

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EU Watchdog Urged to Reject Meta ‘Pay for Privacy’ Scheme

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EU Watchdog Urged to Reject Meta ‘Pay for Privacy’ Scheme 2024-02-16 at 17:01 By AFP Civil rights groups called on an EU watchdog to rule against Facebook owner Meta’s scheme to let Europeans pay to opt out of data tracking, which they say violates EU law. The post EU Watchdog Urged to Reject Meta ‘Pay […]

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AI outsourcing: A strategic guide to managing third-party risks

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AI outsourcing: A strategic guide to managing third-party risks 2024-02-15 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In an era of artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing business practices, many companies are turning to third-party AI services for a competitive edge. However, this approach comes with its own set of risks. From data security concerns to operational disruptions, […]

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How companies are misjudging their data privacy preparedness

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How companies are misjudging their data privacy preparedness 2024-02-09 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Karen Schuler, Global Privacy & Data Protection Chair at BDO, discusses overconfidence in data privacy and data protection practices. There is an apparent disconnect between tech CFOs’ confidence and consumer perceptions. BDO’s 2024 Technology […]

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Businesses banning or limiting use of GenAI over privacy risks

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Businesses banning or limiting use of GenAI over privacy risks 2024-02-05 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Privacy is much more than a regulatory compliance matter. Findings from a new Cisco study highlight the growing Privacy concerns with GenAI, trust challenges facing organizations over their use of AI, and the attractive returns from privacy investment. […]

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At Least 30 Journalists, Lawyers and Activists Hacked With Pegasus in Jordan, Forensic Probe Finds

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At Least 30 Journalists, Lawyers and Activists Hacked With Pegasus in Jordan, Forensic Probe Finds 2024-02-01 at 15:46 By Associated Press Pegasus spyware from NSO Group was used in Jordan to hack the cellphones of journalists, lawyers, human rights and political activists. The post At Least 30 Journalists, Lawyers and Activists Hacked With Pegasus in […]

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Emerging trends and strategies in digital forensics

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Emerging trends and strategies in digital forensics 2024-01-26 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Amber Schroader, CEO at Paraben Corporation, discusses the challenges posed by the complexity of modern computer systems and networks on digital evidence collection. Schroader talks about the impact of exponential data growth on forensic practices, the […]

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Essential questions for developing effective human rights policies

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Essential questions for developing effective human rights policies 2024-01-26 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Growing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations and expanding global regulation are propelling organizations to consider implementing a stand-alone human rights policy, according to Gartner. Public focus on human rights Shareholder proposals and media reports continue to put human rights […]

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Budget cuts loom for data privacy initiatives

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Budget cuts loom for data privacy initiatives 2024-01-26 at 06:01 By Help Net Security The past year saw developments and updates to privacy regulations across the globe—from India’s Personal Data Protection Bill to Brazil’s General Data Protection Law, according to ISACA. However, only 34% of organizations say they find it easy to understand their privacy […]

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Ring Will No Longer Allow Police to Request Doorbell Camera Footage From Users

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Ring Will No Longer Allow Police to Request Doorbell Camera Footage From Users 2024-01-25 at 14:02 By Associated Press Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police to request doorbell camera footage from users following criticism from privacy advocates. The post Ring Will No Longer Allow Police to Request Doorbell Camera Footage From Users appeared first on […]

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France Fines Yahoo 10 Mn Euros Over Cookie Abuses

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France Fines Yahoo 10 Mn Euros Over Cookie Abuses 2024-01-22 at 13:16 By AFP France’s data protection watchdog fines Yahoo 10 million euros for not respecting users’ refusals of internet-tracking “cookies” The post France Fines Yahoo 10 Mn Euros Over Cookie Abuses appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed […]

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Attribute-based encryption could spell the end of data compromise

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Attribute-based encryption could spell the end of data compromise 2024-01-18 at 08:02 By Help Net Security The future of data privacy is the end of compromise. With the world producing data at astounding rates, we need ways to put data to the best use while protecting against breaches and ensuring privacy, data protection and access […]

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CISOs’ crucial role in aligning security goals with enterprise expectations

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CISOs’ crucial role in aligning security goals with enterprise expectations 2024-01-17 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Mixter, Vice President, Analyst at Gartner, discusses the dynamic world of CISOs and how their roles have evolved significantly over the years. He outlines the critical skills for CISOs in 2024, addresses […]

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Ho, Ho, Hoooold on a Minute: A New Year Resolution That IoT Isn’t a Gift That Keeps on Taking

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Ho, Ho, Hoooold on a Minute: A New Year Resolution That IoT Isn’t a Gift That Keeps on Taking 2024-01-16 at 18:16 By Tom Eston Some IoT products may make your life easier, but they also may be somewhat of a Trojan Horse.  The post Ho, Ho, Hoooold on a Minute: A New Year Resolution […]

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API security in 2024: Predictions and trends

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API security in 2024: Predictions and trends 2023-12-29 at 07:02 By Help Net Security As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, so does the complexity of API (application programming interface) security. With the proliferation of APIs in modern applications and services, organizations will need to develop a better understanding of their API environments […]

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FTC Proposes Strengthening Children’s Online Privacy Rules to Address Tracking, Push Notifications

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FTC Proposes Strengthening Children’s Online Privacy Rules to Address Tracking, Push Notifications 21/12/2023 at 15:32 By Associated Press The FTC has proposed strengthening children’s online privacy rules to address tracking and push notifications. The post FTC Proposes Strengthening Children’s Online Privacy Rules to Address Tracking, Push Notifications appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an […]

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