Microsoft Chief Calls for ‘Global Standard’ on Privacy
Microsoft Joins Apple in Calling for Strong Privacy Legislation
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Author Archives: Kevin Townsend
State of Malware: Attacks on Business Grow as Threats Become More Sophisticated
Recorded Future Adds Third-Party Risk to Threat Intelligence Platform
Over the last few years, the supply chain has emerged as a primary attack vector for both criminal gangs and nation-state groups. Attackers are compromising often smaller and less well-defended suppliers in order to gain access to larger primary target… Continue reading Recorded Future Adds Third-Party Risk to Threat Intelligence Platform
Analyzing 2018 Attacks to Prepare for Those in 2019
A new report from Check Point discusses major cyber incidents from 2018. From these data points, Check Point’s analysts look for current trends in malware and attacks, in order to prepare for 2019’s future attacks.
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GDPR Complaints Filed Against Eight International Streaming Companies
European NGO noyb (‘none of your business’) filed ten GDPR-related complaints against eight international streaming services on January 18, 2019. The complaints allege that the concerned streaming services have not fully — and in some cases not at all… Continue reading GDPR Complaints Filed Against Eight International Streaming Companies
The Geopolitical Influence on Business Risk Management
Report Maps Out Ten Major Geopolitical Risks That Businesses Will Face in 2019
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Marco Rubio Proposes New Federal Data Privacy Bill
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced a bill on Wednesday designed to provide privacy legislation for the entire nation — that is, federal law. It is based on the Privacy Act of 1974, which was introduced post-Watergate to protect people from g… Continue reading Marco Rubio Proposes New Federal Data Privacy Bill
Rate of Cybersecurity Venture Funding Not Sustainable, Investors Say
Venture capital firm Strategic Cyber Ventures (SCV) considers itself a part of the overall security industry. “First and foremost we are cyber operators,” it states on its website. “We advance cybersecurity through expert investment in synergistic team… Continue reading Rate of Cybersecurity Venture Funding Not Sustainable, Investors Say
Pessimism Pervades World Economic Forum Annual Survey
The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Perception Survey this year again includes two cybersecurity risks in the top five perceived long-term (10-year) risks. It is the same five as last year, although the order has changed. ‘Data fraud or … Continue reading Pessimism Pervades World Economic Forum Annual Survey
Vulnerability Allowed Fortnite Account Takeover Without Credentials
Hacking game accounts is a popular — and enriching — pastime. The rise of in-game marketplaces that can be used for buying and selling game commodities has attracted hackers who break into gamers’ accounts, steal their game commodities (and anything … Continue reading Vulnerability Allowed Fortnite Account Takeover Without Credentials