December 5, 2023 at 06:41PM Mine, a data privacy leader, raised $30M in Series B funding led by Battery Ventures and PayPal Ventures to enhance MineOS, an AI-driven, no-code data privacy platform set to improve enterprise data governance and compliance. Backed by various investors, MineOS aims to automate privacy management and address businesses’ data challenges. … Read more
December 5, 2023 at 09:28AM Over 12 million downloads of SpyLoan malicious loan apps on Android have compromised user personal data, leading to theft and blackmail by masquerading as legitimate financial services. Google removed most of these apps after cybersecurity firm ESET’s discovery. Users are advised to be cautious with permissions and trust established financial … Read more
December 1, 2023 at 09:07AM Researchers demonstrated that by repeating specific words, ChatGPT can inadvertently reveal snippets of its training data, including personal and sensitive information. This vulnerability was revealed through certain trigger words, which when used repeatedly, caused the chatbot to output previously memorized data. The findings raise significant privacy concerns for AI models … Read more
November 30, 2023 at 02:40AM Various Bluetooth chips from companies including Qualcomm, Broadcom, Intel, and Apple are susceptible to two security flaws discovered by researcher Daniele Antonioli, allowing unauthorized device impersonation and data interception. These vulnerabilities, present in Bluetooth standards since 2014, affect multiple devices and both Bluetooth security modes. Work is underway on fixes … Read more
November 29, 2023 at 06:26PM Piiano, a data protection firm, launched Piiano Flows, the first privacy-centric static code analyzer, offering free scans until year-end. Post the Duolingo leak, this tool helps security teams identify potential data leaks in source code, protecting sensitive information early in the development cycle. Here are the clear takeaways from the … Read more
November 29, 2023 at 04:35PM Okta’s October support system breach impacted all customer accounts, far more than the initial 134 reported. Although mostly names and emails were accessed, the risk of phishing is heightened. Okta urges customers to use multi-factor authentication. The scale of the breach was realized after additional analysis and the discovery of … Read more
November 29, 2023 at 02:09PM Since GDPR’s inception, global privacy laws have expanded significantly, creating challenges for businesses in managing consent and compliance. Many firms struggle with enforcing effective consent despite using consent banners, as global data protection laws vary in requirements. Constant updates and adaptable consent management technology are crucial for businesses to navigate … Read more
November 28, 2023 at 04:50AM Data privacy laws aim to protect consumer data by implementing best practices for businesses. However, recent data breaches suggest that these regulations have not been successful in safeguarding consumer data. One reason is the need for companies to balance privacy protection, product efficacy, and cybersecurity. Data de-identification is a key … Read more
November 27, 2023 at 10:04AM Global data privacy laws aim to protect consumer personal data, but recent data breaches highlight ongoing vulnerabilities. One potential reason for this is the delicate balance that companies must strike between protecting privacy, maintaining product efficacy, and mitigating cyber breaches. Data de-identification, a key safeguard measure, is necessary, but full … Read more
November 22, 2023 at 03:36PM Kiteworks, a company focused on data privacy and compliance, announced its merger with Maytech, a provider of data file transfer solutions. The merger strengthens Kiteworks’ position in the UK market and expands its offering to Maytech customers. The strategic move combines technological strengths and resources, fostering innovation and accelerating research … Read more