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Nicole Lindsey is a journalist and writer for more than 10 years, focusing on the intersection of technology, innovation and privacy. She has a background in information technology and has worked with various software companies and tech startups on their public relations and communications initiatives.

Cyber Security

New WEF Report Outlines Role of the Investor in Boosting Global Cybersecurity

Nicole Lindsey Jul 12, 2019 1

Investors can no longer ignore the cyber resilience of their target companies, in fact the new WEF report shows they should be actively play a role in incentivizing responsible and secure innovation.

Cyber Security

Chinese Cloud Hopper Operation Targets Top Tech Providers in World

Nicole Lindsey Jul 11, 2019 0

It appears that Chinese hackers have been running Cloud Hopper attacks targeting tech providers for access to their customers' corporate intellectual property and government secrets.

Data Privacy

The Movement to Ban End-to-End Encryption Has Hit Another Inflection Point

Nicole Lindsey Jul 10, 2019 0

Ban of end-to-end encryption is back on table in U.S., however government agencies are having mixed feelings, fearing potential economic, security and diplomatic consequences.

Cyber Security

Return of the “Hack Back” Active Cyber Defense Bill Has Cybersecurity Experts Worried

Nicole Lindsey Jul 10, 2019 0

Proposed Active Cyber Defense Bill “hack back” will allow victims of hacker attacks to carry out digital vigilantism but what are the consequences when companies take law into their own hands?

Data Privacy

Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency Could Have Profound Implications for Personal Privacy

Nicole Lindsey Jul 5, 2019 0

Many are concerned about Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency which allows the social media giant to not only know the details about its users’ social life but also their financial activities.

Cyber Security

3M’s Global Visual Hacking Study Highlights Risks for Business Travelers

Nicole Lindsey Jul 4, 2019 0

Despite the potential for visual hacking to take place in public, only 30% of business travelers say that their organizations have educated them on how to protect sensitive information.

Data Privacy

Microsoft Deletes Massive Facial Recognition Database

Nicole Lindsey Jul 2, 2019 0

Microsoft’s recent deletion of its facial recognition database containing more than 10 million images of nearly 100,000 people could be their way to show need to regulate facial recognition technology.

Data Privacy

Facebook Launches New Plan to Track App Usage Amidst Ongoing Privacy Concerns

Nicole Lindsey Jul 2, 2019 0

Facebook’s new market research Study app pays users to track app usage, is the tech giant learning from previous privacy mistakes or attracting further attention from legislators?

Cyber Security

AMCA Healthcare Data Breach Could Set a New Precedent for Health IT Security

Nicole Lindsey Jun 26, 2019 0

Medical companies affected by AMCA healthcare data breach have begun alerting investors and shareholders which may cause them to lose tens of millions of dollars in stock market valuation.

Data Privacy

Should Social Media Platforms Be Doing More To Win Back Online Trust?

Nicole Lindsey Jun 25, 2019 0

Recent survey on internet security and trust shows social media companies are the core problem to online trust which could affect future growth and development of the digital economy.

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