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Nicole Lindsey

Nicole Lindsey is a writer and blogger 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 Study Highlights IoT Security and Privacy Flaws in Popular Off the Shelf Devices

Nicole Lindsey Feb 17, 2019 0

New report detailed a wide variety of IoT security and privacy flaws in common smart devices bought off-the-shelf from major retailers. Some of which are sending personal information to third party companies in China.

Data Privacy

Facial Recognition Surveillance Now at a Privacy Tipping Point

Nicole Lindsey Feb 15, 2019 0

Society is finally starting to wake up to the immense privacy implications of real-time facial recognition surveillance as seen in the latest developments in San Francisco, London and the White House.

Data Privacy

After a Year of Privacy Scandals, Facebook is Back to Business as Usual

Nicole Lindsey Feb 13, 2019 0

Despite all the privacy scandals in 2018, it looks like Facebook is back to business as usual, buoyed by better than expected financial, user growth and engagement numbers in its most recent 4Q 2018 earnings report.

Cyber Security

Russia and China Can Cripple Critical Infrastructure in United States

Nicole Lindsey Feb 12, 2019 0

According to the new U.S. Worldwide Threat Assessment, both Russia and China are capable of launching cyber attacks against critical infrastructure targets in the U.S. Moreover, say top U.S. intelligence officials, both Russia and China appear to be aligning their operations in cyberspace.

Data Privacy

Public Pressure to Break Up Facebook Intensifies, But Will It Work?

Nicole Lindsey Feb 11, 2019 0

Group of nine privacy and anti-monopoly advocacy groups have called on the FTC to break up Facebook, citing the tech company’s long track record of ignoring privacy concerns, the group also called on the FTC to fine Facebook as much as $2 billion.

Cyber Security

Personal Cyber Insurance Market Could Be $3 Billion Market Opportunity by 2025

Nicole Lindsey Feb 10, 2019 0

Every week, there seems to be a major new data breach that impacts millions. So it’s no surprise that personal cyber insurance are being offered by insurance companies, and the global market could be worth as much as $3.1 billion by the year 2025.

Data Privacy

The Case For and Against Digital ID

Nicole Lindsey Feb 8, 2019 0

New research study presented in Davos shows that developing economies that adopt digital ID systems have the potential to grow their annual GDP by up to 13 percent by the year 2030. The big caveat, however, are questions about personal privacy.

Cyber Security

France Latest Nation to Acknowledge Offensive Cyber Operations

Nicole Lindsey Feb 6, 2019 0

A fundamental shift from defensive to offensive cyber operations is now underway in order to deter cyber attacks, and the United States and its European ally France are at the forefront of this trend.

Data Privacy

Landmark Ruling on Biometric Data Gives Citizens the Right to Sue Tech Giants

Nicole Lindsey Feb 4, 2019 0

Landmark ruling affirms the right of private individuals to sue companies like Google and Facebook if they collect their biometric data without their written consent, even if there was no “harm” to the individuals.

Data Privacy

New Research Study Shows That Social Media Privacy Might Not Be Possible

Nicole Lindsey Feb 3, 2019 0

New research study suggests that even deleting your accounts might not be enough to protect your social media privacy. Using machine learning algorithms, your “friends” activities can create some startlingly accurate profiles about you.

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