Data security technology and strategy
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Data security technology and strategy News
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August 03, 2018
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Aug'18
Missouri hospital sued over medical records breach
A lawsuit has been filed against Children's Mercy Hospital after the medical records of more than 60,000 patients were potentially compromised as a result of a phishing scam.
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July 31, 2018
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Jul'18
Yale data breach discovered 10 years too late
A Yale University data breach from 2008 was only just discovered, and the school has released details on the compromised information, including Social Security numbers.
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July 31, 2018
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Jul'18
Citrix's Peter Lefkowitz on impact of GDPR privacy requirements
New consumer privacy laws are changing the global privacy landscape. Citrix's Peter Lefkowitz explains how Citrix is approaching GDPR compliance and privacy issues in general.
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July 27, 2018
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Jul'18
LifeLock vulnerability exposed user email addresses to public
News roundup: A LifeLock vulnerability exposed the email addresses of millions of customers. Plus, Amazon's Rekognition misidentified 28 members of Congress as criminals, and more.
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risk analysis
Risk analysis is the process of identifying and analyzing potential issues that could negatively impact key business initiatives or critical projects in order to help organizations avoid or mitigate those risks. Continue Reading
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Cloud DDoS attacks: How to protect your enterprise
Protecting an organization against cloud DDoS attacks doesn't have to be expensive. Expert Frank Siemons discusses the options for cost-effective DDoS protection. Continue Reading
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evil maid attack
An evil maid attack is a security exploit that targets a computing device that has been shut down and left unattended. An evil maid attack is characterized by the attacker's ability to physically access the target multiple times without the owner's... Continue Reading
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How to scale security: An inside look at how Facebook does it
Facebook director of security Aanchal Gupta sounds off on how the social media giant uses automation to scale security and highlights its best practices and key focus areas. Continue Reading
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Facebook user data: How do malicious apps steal user data?
Malicious apps collected Facebook user data through Facebook APIs. Expert Michael Cobb explains how social networking platforms can monitor third-party apps' access to data. Continue Reading
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Three steps to improve data fidelity in enterprises
Ensuring data fidelity has become crucial for enterprises. Expert Char Sample explains how to use dependency modeling to create boundaries and gather contextual data. Continue Reading
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How do SDKs for ad networks cause data leaks?
SDKs made user data susceptible to security vulnerabilities in mobile apps. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this security vulnerability put user data at risk. Continue Reading
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Powerhammering: Can a power cable be used in air-gapped attacks?
Air-gapped computers subject to PowerHammer attack: Proof-of-concept attack enables data exfiltration through control of current flow over power cables. Continue Reading
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How to identify and protect high-value data in the enterprise
Protecting data in the enterprise is a crucial but challenging task. Expert Charles Kao shares key steps and strategies to consider to identify and protect high-value data. Continue Reading
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How hackers use idle scans in port scan attacks
Hackers exploit port scan attacks to mask their identities before launching an attack. One of their favorites: the idle scan. Continue Reading
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How does SirenJack put emergency warning systems at risk?
Bastille researchers created the SirenJack proof of concept to show how a vulnerability could put San Francisco's emergency warning system at risk. Judith Myerson explains how it works. Continue Reading
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How can a ransomware incident response plan be updated?
With an increase in ransomware attacks involving cities, the need to update incident response plans has become clear. Learn what organizations should do if infected with ransomware. Continue Reading