Consumers want more transparency on how companies manage their data

Cisco published its 2022 Consumer Privacy Survey, an annual global review of consumers’ perceptions and behaviors on data privacy, highlighting the critical need for further transparency as consumers say their top priority is for organizations to be mo… Continue reading Consumers want more transparency on how companies manage their data

6 key challenges technologists are facing today

Every organization that interacts with customers or consumers via web and mobile applications, and also as they transition to a hybrid workspace, means that they are interacting with more tools, cloud services, on-prem services, SaaS tools and interfac… Continue reading 6 key challenges technologists are facing today

You should know that most websites share your in-site search queries with third parties

If you are using a website’s internal search function, chances are good that your search terms are being leaked to third parties in some form, researchers with NortonLifeLock have found. They tested 512,701 of the top 1 million sites that had int… Continue reading You should know that most websites share your in-site search queries with third parties

DeadBolt is hitting QNAP NAS devices via zero-day bug, what to do?

A few days ago – and smack in the middle of the weekend preceding Labor Day (as celebrated in the U.S.) – Taiwan-based QNAP Systems has warned about the latest round of DeadBolt ransomware attacks targeting users of its QNAP network-attache… Continue reading DeadBolt is hitting QNAP NAS devices via zero-day bug, what to do?

62% of consumers see fraud as an inevitable risk of online shopping

59% of consumers are more concerned about becoming a victim of fraud now than they were in 2021, according to ac research released by Paysafe. Consumers across North America, Latin America and Europe are prioritising security over convenience when maki… Continue reading 62% of consumers see fraud as an inevitable risk of online shopping

Tech companies are selling domains suggesting illegal sales of guns, malware

COVID-19-related domains remain a concern.

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Fraud trends and scam tactics consumers should be aware of

If it seems like you’re receiving more spam than normal, you probably are. Seventy-four percent of consumers say they have received a scam text so far this year, while as many as 83% have received a scam phone call, according to Allstate Identity Prote… Continue reading Fraud trends and scam tactics consumers should be aware of

Summer holiday season fuels upswing of travel-themed spam

With Covid-19-related travel restrictions having been dropped by most countries, pleasure-seeking travelers are booking plane tickets, accomodations and tours with a vengeance. Phishers, scammers and malware peddlers are ready to take advantage of the … Continue reading Summer holiday season fuels upswing of travel-themed spam

Apple unveils passkeys for passwordless authentication to apps and websites

At WWDC 2022, Apple has announced and previewed iOS 16 and iPad OS 16, macOS 13 (aka macOS Ventura), watchOS 9, their new M2 chips, new MacBook Air and Pro, as well as new tools, technologies, and APIs for developers focusing on Apple’s platforms… Continue reading Apple unveils passkeys for passwordless authentication to apps and websites

Contactless is reigning: Consumers can’t even remember their PIN

Marqeta has released its 2022 State of Consumer Money Movement report looking at consumer payment, banking and shopping preferences, showing digital adoption is on the rise. The company surveyed of 4,000 consumers across three continents, including 1,0… Continue reading Contactless is reigning: Consumers can’t even remember their PIN