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Half a Billion Guests Affected by Massive Marriott Data Breach

December 3, 2018

Marriott has put half a billion guest at risk in one of the largest data breach to date. The scope of the data breach is not only startling due to the numbers of guests that have been affected, it is the sheer amount of time since 2014 that the hackers had had access to the data. Read More

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Data Privacy Insights

Weakening Encryption Will Only Leave Us Less Secure

October 10, 2018

The Five Eyes proposal for lawful access compromises on encryption, infringes upon our right to privacy, puts our personal data at risk, and utlimately undermines public trust in technology. Read More

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Data Privacy News

Five Eyes Want Access to Data from Tech Companies

September 21, 2018

The Five Eyes has put the tech industry on notice. They want access to data from tech companies and while there is no formal demand for encryption backdoors, the Five Eyes believe government agencies should have access to encrypted information. Read More

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Data Privacy Insights

Privacy Dilemmas of (In)Secure Messaging Apps

August 17, 2018

Secure messaging apps can provide a great means of communicating securely and privately, but there's a privacy dilemma as law enforcement and national security agencies face significant obstacles to the lawful access of communications. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

What Can Businesses Learn from Facebook Stock Plunge?

August 8, 2018

Are the privacy and data misuse scandals finally catching up with Facebook stock? There are lessons every business should heed to avoid a direct and shocking blow to company value. Read More

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Data Privacy News

ENCRYPT – Secure Data Act to Tackle Encryption Backdoors

June 15, 2018

Proposed Secure Data Act wants to forbid government agencies from demanding for encryption backdoors. This is a positive move but will it resolve the security vs. privacy debate? Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Protecting Data in 2018: What Cloud Service Providers and Customers Should Know

May 10, 2018

Today’s heightened threat level imposes responsibilities on both sides of the equation: Cloud service providers must continually evaluate their security posture to offer rigorous protection to customers. And leaders protecting their organization must choose the solution that best meets their unique security needs. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Blockchain and Its Impact on the Future of Cyber Security

February 14, 2018

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 the blockchain is part of a completely verifiable and trackable digital ledger. Read More

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Cyber Security News

Securing Microfinance in Developing Countries with microSD-Sized Computers

February 9, 2018

There's a need to secure offline, rather than online, microfinancing solutions. The future rests in the power of embeddable microchips and the power of process isolation by inserting a Linux-powered computer into the architecture of an non-secure IoT device to create a hardware Root of Trust. Read More

Image of a open sign on shop window representing how the end of net neutrality and the open internet will impact data privacy and cyber security

Data Privacy News

Why the End of Net Neutrality and the Demise of the Open Internet Could Have Unintended Consequences for Data Privacy and Cyber Security

December 18, 2017

The FCC’s historic overturning of the Obama-era Net Neutrality rules could have profound implications for the Open Internet. While there are potential censorship and service pricing implications of this move, what are the long-term impact on data privacy and cyber security? Read More