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Sarah Meyer

Sarah Meyer is a technology writer for more than 10 years. She writes on public policy issues with a focus on cybersecurity and personal data protection. Sarah has previously worked for large multinational cybersecurity companies in the areas of government relations and public policy engagement.

Cyber Security

A Tale of Two Data Breaches – Under Armour and Panera Bread

Sarah Meyer Apr 19, 2018 0

Recent data breaches at Under Armour and Panera Bread has been making headlines. But the approach taken to mitigate the threat to consumers could not have been more different. One is a lesson on best practice and the other is a cautionary…

Cyber Security

Fakebank Android Malware Evolves into Vishing Attack

Sarah Meyer Mar 23, 2018 0

Latest variant of Fakebank Android malware adds even more functional threats to banking clients – in the form of ‘vishing’ (voice phishing). It can now intercept outgoing and incoming calls which is then redirected to scammers which allows…

Data Privacy

Online Behavioral Tracking: Who’s Spying on Your Every Move?

Sarah Meyer Mar 19, 2018 0

When consumers shop online many do not realize that they are not only handing over their hard-earned cash, there’s another transaction that is happening at the same time – online behavioral tracking. Data about you is being gathered, shared…

Cyber Security

Uncovered: Cyber Espionage Using Fake Apps with Android Malware

Sarah Meyer Jan 24, 2018 0

EFF and Lookout traced Dark Caracal to Lebanon and has infected Android users in more than 20 countries and stolen hundreds of gigabbytes of dat. Cyber espionage using fake apps with Android malware is the new trend as nation states and…

Cyber Security

UIDAI Denies Aadhaar Data Breach Puts Massive Biometric Database at Risk

Sarah Meyer Jan 19, 2018 0

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has denied reports that the Aadhaar data breach has made masses of biometric data available to external players for a miniscule sum. Has big government in India simply overreached itself…

Data Privacy

Looking Back at the 2017 Repeal of U.S. Broadband Privacy Rules

Sarah Meyer Jan 17, 2018 0

Consumer privacy took a body blow in 2017 when U.S. President Donald Trump signed a repeal of the broadband privacy rules. Increasingly, the complex nature of privacy in the age of the internet is putting the fraught relationship between…

Cyber Security

Phishing Attacks: Insights from More Than 1,000 Free Phishing Kits

Sarah Meyer Jan 10, 2018 0

Recent study by Imperva gets under the skin of what can now be characterized as an increasingly complex and rapidly maturing phishing industry. The study examined more than 1,000 free phishing kits that allow for the development of phishing…

Cyber Security

Cyber Insurance Gets a Boost with Cyber Risk Benchmarking Model

Sarah Meyer Jan 5, 2018 0

AIG releases new cyber risk benchmarking model to quantify and score cyber maturity of clients, boosting cyber insurance and promoting metrics useful for the industry to evaluate the risks that organizations face in terms of cyber security.

Cyber Security

U.S. Federal Websites in Urgent Need of Web Security Upgrade

Sarah Meyer Dec 8, 2017 0

Just 71% of federal websites have SSL certificates. With web security still needing much required improvements, are U.S. federal websites a ticking bomb?

Data Protection

Why Identity Protection Is Needed Before You Are a Victim

Sarah Meyer Dec 3, 2017 0

Now more than ever, businesses should proactively offer consumers their own comprehensive identity protection service before the inevitable breach happens.

Cyber Security

Pentagon’s Leaked Database Reveals Extent of Internet Surveillance

Sarah Meyer Nov 24, 2017 0

CENTCOM's leaked database contained 1.8 billion social media posts. Terabytes of data showed the extent of internet surveillance, not excluding Americans.

Cyber Security

U.S. Government Opens Up Vulnerabilities Equities Process, Problem Solved?

Sarah Meyer Nov 21, 2017 0

The U.S. government reveals the Vulnerabilities Equities Process which decides if vulnerability data is released or gets stockpiled as cyber weapons.

Cyber Security

Dark Web Offers Bargain Prices for Remote Access to Corporate PCs

Sarah Meyer Nov 16, 2017 0

Rock bottom prices on the dark web for remote access into corporate PCs a boon for cyber criminals to steal data, distribute malware and ransomware attacks.

Cyber Security

Retailers with Identity Protection Boost Consumer Trust of Holiday Shoppers

Sarah Meyer Nov 8, 2017 0

Consumer trust has taken a hit over the past year. Retailers now need to offer identity protection services to regain confidence of holiday shoppers.

Cyber Security

Amazon Key Raises Issues of Hacking and Insurance Risks

Sarah Meyer Nov 7, 2017 0

Amazon Key is still in the early stages yet there are so many questions of hacking, insurance risks and liability if problems were to occur during delivery.

Data Privacy

Facial Recognition Technology Raises Privacy and Mass Surveillance Concerns

Sarah Meyer Oct 12, 2017 0

Use of facial recognition technology is growing in both public and private sectors amid increasing concerns over data privacy and mass surveillance.

Data Privacy

GDPR Drives Stronger Privacy in the Workplace

Sarah Meyer Sep 27, 2017 0

As the GDPR deadline draws nearer, issues surrounding privacy in the workplace have taken the fore yet again, raising the stakes for employee monitoring.

Cyber Security

Will Technical Cyber Security Skills Shortage Expose Your Organization?

Sarah Meyer Sep 25, 2017 0

Tripwire's latest survey highlights that shortage of cyber security skills is exposing an organization's vulnerabilities, leading to increased outsourcing.

Data Protection

GDPR Jobs on the Rise as Compliance Deadline Looms

Sarah Meyer Sep 11, 2017 0

With the GDPR coming into full effect in May 2018, organizations are ramping up demand for GDPR jobs including DPOs, business analysts and project managers.

Data Privacy

Spokeo Privacy Lawsuit: Why It Matters

Sarah Meyer Sep 7, 2017 0

Spokeo privacy lawsuit is a wakeup call for background checking service companies to pay more attention to what they pass off as individuals’ actual data.

Cyber Security

Time to Turn on That Instagram Two-Factor Authentication

Sarah Meyer Sep 6, 2017 0

With six million Instagram accounts hacked, are passwords now a liability and is it time to turn on that Instagram two-factor authentication?

Cyber Security

Are You Unknowingly Part of an Android Botnet?

Sarah Meyer Sep 2, 2017 0

Last week, Google announced the removal of around 300 Android apps found with malware that secretly hijacks your phone to participate in massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. The takedown was a result of collaborative…

Cyber Security

Hacking the Hackers Reveals Anti-Hacker and Phishing Tips

Sarah Meyer Aug 22, 2017 0

Imperva reversed the phishing hook to hack the hackers, proving that these 'professionals' are just as susceptible – and in the process reveals some very important anti-hacker lessons.

Data Privacy

Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: What You Gave Away

Sarah Meyer Aug 8, 2017 0

How many privacy policy and terms of use agreements have you just clicked 'Accept' without giving a second thought? Sadly, you gave up plenty by doing so.

Cyber Security

Five Ways to Stop Ransomware Attacks from Ruining Your Day

Sarah Meyer Jul 26, 2017 0

Ransomware attacks are the frightening new hacking phenomenon that is hitting businesses all over the world. Here are five ways to stop ransomware attacks.

Cyber Security

FBI Cybercrime Report Says Ransomware Attacks Not as Damaging as Other Threats

Sarah Meyer Jul 6, 2017 0

Ransomware attacks are potentially very damaging But there are far more serious threats according to FBI’s Cybercrime Report. It’s your email that’s the issue.

Data Protection

Queen’s Speech Heralds New Era for UK Data Protection

Sarah Meyer Jun 27, 2017 0

The 21st of June 2017 saw UK’s Queen Elizabeth give what is generally known as ‘The Queen’s Speech’ in which Her Majesty gave some insights into just how seriously the UK government is taking issues of online privacy and data protection.

Data Privacy

Telco Gives Consumer Privacy Control Over Data

Sarah Meyer May 11, 2017 0

Telefónica in Germany has announced a partnership with U.K. firm People.io to power an app through which the telco giant's customers can control some of their data.

Data Privacy

Smart Home Devices are Listening and Waiting to Invade Your Privacy

Sarah Meyer Apr 23, 2017 0

Smart devices are now a fact of life – they touch almost every part of our existence. Yet smart home devices have now further eroded our right to privacy. In this article we take a look at just how these devices have reduced our ability to…

Cyber Security

Cyber Attack Season

Sarah Meyer Nov 25, 2016 0

In this second part of a two part series we will be taking a look at how online retailers are taking steps to mitigate against the almost inevitable threat to data from hackers that seems part and parcel of the holiday buying season.

Cyber Security

Online Retailers Brace for the Holiday ‘Hacking’ Season

Sarah Meyer Oct 18, 2016 0

The holiday season in 2016 will see many of these large enterprises up their game in terms of protecting customer data. It’s not as if they have much choice, data breaches in the past have reduced public trust in online retailers – but the…

Data Privacy

Can Employers Find the Employee Privacy Sweet Spot? (Part II)

Sarah Meyer May 21, 2016 0

In the first part we examined whether a balance can be struck between business imperatives and employee privacy. In this second and final part of the article we delve into just how privacy issues have been treated under the law and delve…

Data Privacy

Can Employers Find the Employee Privacy Sweet Spot? (Part I)

Sarah Meyer Apr 19, 2016 0

It's not quite the world of George Orwell's 1984, but employers and employees are still searching for a meeting of minds when it comes to privacy. Can a balance be struck between business imperatives and employee privacy? In part one of a…

Data Protection

Who is Watching Your Data?

Sarah Meyer Jan 20, 2016 0

The question of data privacy has become one that is shaping the business world of the 21st century. With many technologies advancing in leaps and bounds – as well as the increasing importance of ‘The Internet of Things’ the appointment of a…

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