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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.

Data Privacy

Mozilla Internet Health Report Highlights 3 Critical Issues: Big Tech’s Growing Power, Fake News and…

Nicole Lindsey Apr 10, 2018 0

Mozilla's first-ever Internet Health Report highlights the key challenges affecting the creation of an open, safe and accessible Internet – Big Tech’s growing power, the collapse of privacy especially with IoT security, and the spread of…

Data Privacy

Does Predictive Policing Really Result in Biased Arrests?

Nicole Lindsey Apr 9, 2018 0

Predictive policing models have shown remarkable ability to help clamp down on illegal activity and reduce crime. But do these methods lead to systematic bias against certain minority communities or ethnic groups? IUPUI study based on…

Cyber Security

Cyber Security Automation Is One Key Factor in Winning the Battle Against Hackers

Nicole Lindsey Apr 5, 2018 0

Given a shortage of skilled cyber security manpower, one of the most attractive alternatives may be cyber security automation. In a new report from McAfee, 81% of those surveyed said they would be more successful in their jobs and have more…

Cyber Security

Beware the Latest Cryptocurrency Scams Involving Celebrity Twitter Accounts

Nicole Lindsey Mar 28, 2018 0

As prices of cryptocurrencies continue to skyrocket, fraudulent cryptocurrency scams are on the rise. Twitter cryptocurrency scams impersonating celebrities or influencers are so popular with cryptocurrency thieves and hackers simply…

Data Privacy

Google’s Gmail Privacy Practices Now Under Legal Attack

Nicole Lindsey Mar 21, 2018 2

Google has tried to clean up its Gmail privacy practices, saying that it will no longer use or scan Gmail content for any advertising purposes. Now, Gallo is representing consumers who never signed up for a Google account or Gmail account,…

Data Privacy

Predictive Policing Raises Important Privacy and Human Rights Concerns

Nicole Lindsey Mar 16, 2018 0

Law enforcement agencies around the world are embracing new predictive policing technology that will help them spot criminals before a crime ever takes place. However, communities often have little or no idea of why or how this technology…

Cyber Security

Churn in Cyber Security Jobs Makes It Harder to Fight Cyber Crime

Nicole Lindsey Mar 14, 2018 1

The bubble in cyber security jobs is encouraging people to look for better opportunities at exactly the wrong time, and that may lead to the detriment of the fight against cyber crime. A new report by (ISC)2 found that a staggering 84% of…

Cyber Security

Cyber Criminals Profit from Crypto Mining Malware

Nicole Lindsey Mar 2, 2018 0

Crypto mining malware is now the weapon of choice for hackers worldwide. The skyrocketing prices of cryptocurrencies is driving the scale of cryptojacking attacks, and can mean very lucrative profits ranging from hundreds of dollars to…

Cyber Security

“Real” Insider Threats Already Lurking Within Your Organization

Nicole Lindsey Feb 28, 2018 0

While we often think about malicious users when we speak of insider threats, the "real" problem lies with users that may unintentionally be putting their organizations at risk. This includes users that get phished, bypass controls for…

Cyber Security

What You Need To Know About the New NIST Report on IoT

Nicole Lindsey Feb 26, 2018 0

For years, IoT developers have focused too much on availability, and not enough on privacy and confidentiality. This mindset appears to be shifting and the NIST report is proof of a growing recognition that there needs to be universal…

Data Privacy

Artificial Intelligence: Privacy and Legal Issues

Nicole Lindsey Feb 19, 2018 0

Just as big data made every single company a data company, the new era of AI to make sense of this data might transform every company into an AI company. But the legal and privacy implications are far wider, potentially impacting every…

Cyber Security

Blockchain and Its Impact on the Future of Cyber Security

Nicole Lindsey Feb 14, 2018 0

There is reason to be optimistic about the future of cyber security. In today’s world, there is always a “weak link” in the chain that hackers can exploit. In a blockchain world, there are no longer any weak links and every action taken on…

Data Privacy

Social Fitness Apps May Be More Harmful to User Privacy Than You Think

Nicole Lindsey Feb 12, 2018 0

Social fitness apps such as Strava need to be doing more to enhance user privacy and safety. The recent snafu involving the disclosure of U.S. military personnel location data has increased awareness of the perils created by tracking apps.…

Cyber Security

The New Security Scare: Jackpotting Attacks on ATM Machines

Nicole Lindsey Feb 5, 2018 0

ATM machines have always represented a “soft target” in the minds of criminals. What’s now clear is that the ATM card skimmer scams of years past pale in comparison with what’s possible now with jackpotting scams with cyber criminals…

Data Privacy

Data Privacy Day 2018 Comes at an Important Time in the Privacy and Security Debate

Nicole Lindsey Jan 29, 2018 0

The 10th anniversary of national Data Privacy Day celebrated on January 28 couldn't have come at a better time for Internet users with the past 12 months filled with stories about cyber security attacks, election meddling, state…

Cyber Security

Does Cyber Security Really Need Machine Learning Technology?

Nicole Lindsey Jan 22, 2018 0

There is a tremendous amount of potential for machine learning and cyber security within the enterprise. In order for machine learning to live up to the hype, it will need to offer a fully robust security solution and plenty of…

Data Privacy

Anger Over Alleged Breach of Privacy by China Internet Giants

Nicole Lindsey Jan 15, 2018 0

Chinese Internet users have become much more vocal about what they perceive to be potential breach of privacy by China Internet Giants - Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent.

Cyber Security

CoinHive, Monero and the Controversial Rise of Cryptojacking

Nicole Lindsey Jan 12, 2018 0

Are you a victim of cryptojacking? Both individuals and organizations are now at risk of this new hacking approach to tap into your computer’s processing power. Most famously, Coinhive has been promoting this controversial new practice to…

Cyber Security

China’s Cybersecurity Law Pushes Cyber Sovereignty Vision

Nicole Lindsey Jan 8, 2018 0

For years, China has used the World Internet Conference to advance its vision for cyber sovereignty. Now it looks like the various ideas and concepts, including the new Cybersecurity Law, undergirding this vision are starting to be put into…

Data Privacy

Why the End of Net Neutrality and the Demise of the Open Internet Could Have Unintended Consequences…

Nicole Lindsey Dec 18, 2017 0

With the repeal of net neutrality rules and the demise of the open internet, what are the long term impact to data privacy and cyber security?

Data Privacy

Changing Dimensions of Customer Privacy and Digital Trust

Nicole Lindsey Dec 15, 2017 0

Customers want hyper-relevant digital experiences, but also need digital trust that their data is not being compromised and customer privacy is maintained

Data Privacy

Invasion of Privacy: Tracking Your Online Behavior Across the Web

Nicole Lindsey Dec 6, 2017 0

77.4% of all websites globally are secretly tracking your online behavior and sharing the data across companies. Can you stop this invasion of privacy?

Data Protection

Global 500 Faces GDPR Compliance Costs of $7.8 Billion

Nicole Lindsey Dec 1, 2017 0

New IAPP and EY survey on GDPR compliance showed that on average, Global 500 companies plan to spend $15.775 million on compliance costs for implementation.

Cyber Security

Uber Breach: Will They Ever Learn and Will Consumers Ever Care?

Nicole Lindsey Nov 27, 2017 0

Another massive data breach of 57 million data records. Will the Uber breach change the way the company behaves and are customers already desensitized?

Cyber Security

Never Let a Good Data Breach Go To Waste

Nicole Lindsey Nov 22, 2017 0

After a major data breach goes public, other hackers capitalize on the incident to scam victims into downloading malware and clicking on fraudulent links.

Data Privacy

Privacy Shield “Adequate” for Data Transfer but Needs FISA Reform

Nicole Lindsey Nov 13, 2017 0

U.S. doing an “adequate” job for Privacy Shield but could be doing more to protect the data transfer of EU users, including reform of the FISA regulations.

Cyber Security

Next IoT Botnet DDoS Attack Could Bring Down the Entire Internet

Nicole Lindsey Oct 31, 2017 0

Researchers recently uncovered an IoT botnet that has infected more than 1M organizations. Can we survive the next DDoS attack and avoid a botnet apocalypse?

Data Protection

Board Agenda: Privacy Governance Outpaces Data Breach Reporting

Nicole Lindsey Oct 25, 2017 0

Recently released IAPP-EY Annual Privacy Governance Report 2017 shows that privacy governance is outpacing data breach reporting as a board-level concern.

Data Privacy

Privacy Implications and Path Forward of a Cashless Society

Nicole Lindsey Oct 9, 2017 2

The best path forward of a cashless society is one that recognizes the privacy and surveillance risks where money has become information and data.

Cyber Security

No Ransomware Protection? New Datto Report Shows SMBs in Danger

Nicole Lindsey Sep 26, 2017 0

SMBs paid ransomware hackers more than US$301 million last year. Hackers are finding it more lucrative to prey on SMBs without ransomware protection.

Data Privacy

‘Verizon Up’ Will Deliver Rewards and Targeted Ads in Return for Your Privacy

Nicole Lindsey Sep 19, 2017 0

New Verizon rewards program will give you coffee, music and rides in exchange for your behavioral data for targeted ads. What's the price for your privacy?

Data Privacy

New Tool Could Help Digital Marketers Comply with GDPR Behavioral Targeting Guidelines

Nicole Lindsey Sep 18, 2017 0

Behavioral targeting relies on a host of third parties in a highly complex, dynamic environment. Is your digital marketing ready for compliance with GDPR?

Data Protection

Equifax Breach Shows Need for Identity Theft Protection

Nicole Lindsey Sep 9, 2017 0

Equifax breach demonstrates how data breaches are getting bigger and more frequent. Is identity theft protection no longer optional in the digital age?

Data Protection

No, the GDPR Is Not Going to Slow Down the Digital Economy

Nicole Lindsey Aug 30, 2017 0

Adjusting to life under the GDPR in 2018 will be difficult. But tech implications of the GDPR will drive greater growth of the digital economy, not less.

Data Protection

Privacy Tools Are Expanding At a Faster Pace Than You Might Think

Nicole Lindsey Aug 29, 2017 0

Organizations have more options for privacy tools as the privacy technology market shows strong signs of growth, primarily driven by compliance imperatives.

Data Protection

Why the GDPR Will Help – Not Hurt – EU GDP

Nicole Lindsey Aug 25, 2017 0

Emphasis of GDPR on a technology-based data governance approach will drive innovation and have a positive effect on the future trajectory of EU GDP.

Cyber Security

Revision of NIST 800-53 Tackles IoT Security and Privacy

Nicole Lindsey Aug 19, 2017 0

With rising risks of Internet of Things, the draft of the NIST 800-53 revision 5 addresses IoT security and privacy challenges head on.

Data Privacy

The Happiest Place on Earth? Disney in Trouble Over Mobile Apps for Kids

Nicole Lindsey Aug 10, 2017 0

Virtual version of ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’ may not reflect that childlike innocence and joy. In fact, a lawsuit claims that Disney is ruthlessly gathering information through mobile apps for kids to target advertising and ‘other…

Data Privacy

Challenges of Big Data Privacy for Today’s Innovative Enterprises

Nicole Lindsey Aug 1, 2017 0

With every new opportunity comes new challenges. How can innovative enterprises capture the vast potential and rise up to the challenge of big data privacy?

Data Privacy

Congress Discusses Future of Internet Surveillance While Silicon Valley Sits on Sidelines

Nicole Lindsey Jul 29, 2017 0

Congress has brought the controversial bill on internet surveillance back to the discussion room, and this time, Silicon Valley remains largely silent.

Data Privacy

Big Data in Politics and The Biggest Business of All

Nicole Lindsey May 25, 2017 0

Big data in politics has become big news in the United Kingdom as the Guardian newspaper reports that the vote for the UK to leave the European Union saw two international companies manipulating public opinion through the use of big data…

Cyber Security

Bugs and Bombs – Why White Hats Want to ‘Hack the Air Force’

Nicole Lindsey May 1, 2017 0

So how does the United States Air Force with over 5,000 aircraft in its inventory make sure that it’s online security is top notch? It’s simple – it invites people to hack its systems.

Data Privacy

Bose Hit with Privacy Infringement Claim

Nicole Lindsey Apr 25, 2017 0

A customer filed a privacy infringement claim on Bose, claiming that the Bose Connect app is quietly gathering data on his listening habits and onselling that information a data mining company.

Data Privacy

FCC Privacy Rules Gets a Makeover in the U.S. – And It’s Not Pretty

Nicole Lindsey Apr 20, 2017 0

The rolling back of the broadband privacy rules set in place by the Obama administration only a short time ago should concern everyone with a stake in privacy. The Trump government has bowed to pressure from ISPs to allow them to in effect…

Data Privacy

Data Privacy in the Era of the Internet of Things

Nicole Lindsey Mar 27, 2017 0

New smart home devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home are raising numerous legal and privacy issues, primarily because they are recording conversations that you have in your daily life. If you wouldn’t want your friend recording one…

Cyber Security

The Rise of the Chief Security and Privacy Officer

Nicole Lindsey Sep 21, 2016 1

Recently, we examined some of the challenges that companies face in terms of the evolving privacy and data protection landscape - and how these challenges may require a whole new breed of information security professional. In this second…

Data Privacy

The ‘Greater Good’ – When Good Organisations Do Questionable Things

Nicole Lindsey Jun 21, 2016 0

Are individuals more likely to allow use of their data when it’s ‘for the greater good’ – even if permission is not sought? It may be that they don’t have a choice. Even as data protection measures increase and regulatory bodies increase…

Data Protection

Breaking Down the Walls – Challenge for Data Protection Officers

Nicole Lindsey Feb 19, 2016 0

In this article, we examine how regulators in Asia are mandating the appointment of Data Protection Officers and how these appointees form only one part of a team that must be tasked with not only ensuring the integrity of data, but also in…

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