#DataPrivacy

LastPass is now encrypting URLs in password vaults for better security

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May 22, 2024 at 01:07PM LastPass will begin encrypting URLs in user vaults to boost privacy and protect against breaches. This enhances the zero-knowledge architecture, securing private data. Hardware advancements allow seamless encryption/decryption without browser performance hiccups. The initiative follows past breaches and aims to safeguard user data and comply with zero-knowledge principles. Encryption roll-out … Read more

Can Cybersecurity Be a Unifying Factor in Digital Trade Negotiations?

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May 21, 2024 at 10:05AM The digital trade policy landscape has been dominated by disputes over data privacy and e-customs duties, while cybersecurity has seen steady progress. Concerns around GDPR, digital taxes, and US policy shifts on cross-border data flows have caused tensions. However, there is hope in cybersecurity cooperation, highlighted in a report on … Read more

Deepfakes Rank As the Second Most Common Cybersecurity Incident for US Businesses

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May 20, 2024 at 04:11PM Deepfakes are now the second most common cybersecurity incident for US businesses, with over a third experiencing such incidents in the last year. Managing third-party vendor risk is a major challenge, and financial allocations for securing supply chain connections are set to increase. While AI and ML are seen as … Read more

What American Enterprises Can Learn From Europe’s GDPR Mistakes

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May 20, 2024 at 10:48AM The United States is on the verge of a comprehensive data privacy law with the proposed American Privacy Rights Act (APRA). However, Europe’s experience with the GDPR demonstrates significant challenges for businesses. Preparation, staff training, and compliance are crucial for American companies to avoid similar pitfalls. Federal regulation provides an … Read more

An attorney says she saw her library reading habits reflected in mobile ads. That’s not supposed to happen

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May 18, 2024 at 01:09PM Attorney Christine Dudley was startled to see in-game ads on her Android tablet that mirrored the audiobooks she had recently checked out from the San Francisco Public Library. This raised concerns over the privacy of library reading material. This reflects broader concerns about digital privacy in libraries, as well as … Read more

WebTPA data breach impacts 2.4 million insurance policyholders

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May 17, 2024 at 10:47AM WebTPA Employer Services (WebTPA) disclosed a data breach impacting nearly 2.5 million individuals, affecting customers of insurance companies like The Hartford, Transamerica, and Gerber Life Insurance. The breach occurred last year but was discovered in December. Personal data including names, contact info, DOBs, SSNs, and insurance info was exposed, prompting … Read more

Nissan North America data breach impacts over 53,000 employees

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May 15, 2024 at 03:37PM Nissan North America experienced a data breach in November 2023. A threat actor targeted the external VPN, accessing personal data of over 53,000 employees, including Social Security numbers. Nissan promptly notified law enforcement, contained the incident, and offered affected individuals 24-month credit monitoring and identity theft protection. This is among … Read more

3 Tips for Becoming the Champion of Your Organization’s AI Committee

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May 15, 2024 at 10:02AM The AI committee, a crucial stakeholder in organizations, oversees the legal, security, and ethical aspects of AI adoption. The committee comprises executives, legal counsel, security specialists, AI professionals, and external experts. CISOs play a pivotal role and can ensure success by conducting a comprehensive assessment, implementing a phased adoption approach, … Read more

Student, Personnel Information Stolen in City of Helsinki Cyberattack

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May 14, 2024 at 06:54AM The City of Helsinki announced a cyberattack compromising personal information of students and personnel. Initially affecting usernames and email addresses, it expanded to include IDs, addresses, and sensitive data like education and medical records. Over 80,000 individuals are likely affected. The breach exploited a known vulnerability, prompting measures to prevent … Read more

Largest non-bank lender in Australia warns of a data breach

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May 13, 2024 at 10:19AM Firstmac Limited, a major player in Australia’s financial industry, discloses a data breach following a cyber-extortion group’s leak of over 500GB of information allegedly stolen from the company. Despite compromised personal data, they assure customers of secure accounts and have enhanced security measures, including two-factor authentication. Customers receive free identity … Read more