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Data Privacy

Data privacy continues to make headlines. These issues are symptoms of a profound shift in the world of data privacy and security that have major implications for organizations. With the rise of big data and machine learning, privacy and security are now converging.

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@gcluley shared
On Oct 29, 2021
Location data collection firm admits privacy breach https://t.co/erh2bW5Yjd
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Location data collection firm admits privacy breach

Location data collection firm admits privacy breach

Huq says two apps it collects data from did not seek correct consent from users.

@BrianHonan shared
On Oct 28, 2021
RT @techcentral_ie: UK data protection laws in limbo as Brexit forces regulation rethink https://t.co/NWrJNByXbF
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UK data protection laws in limbo as Brexit forces regulation rethink

UK data protection laws in limbo as Brexit forces regulation rethink

The UK has left the EU, and since the 28 June, it has the long-desired adequacy decision that recognises the equivalency of its data protection laws, and so, allows it to continue trading ...

@wendynather shared
On Oct 30, 2021
RT @mdennedy: Quo data ferunt! Whither the data takes us. Please save the date for a fireside chat about data, privacy and how to make privacy happen wherever you are in your data adventures. 16 November 2021 https://t.co/LxrZ9JI9hD
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Save the Date: Nov 16th virtual "Fireside Chat" with Comm'r White

Save the Date: Nov 16th virtual "Fireside Chat" with Comm'r White

On 16 Nov. 2021, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and the Bermuda KnowledgeNet Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) will hold an educational ...

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Nov 2, 2021
RT @tresronours: "Top 24 Concerns for Cloud Security Teams" Here is quite an interesting take on the biggest concerns of Cloud Security Teams. It's interesting to see that the attack surface is ever growing, threats are multiplying, and defending t…https://t.co/EgJ17LvIi2 https://t.co/cXLfNxesDZ
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Top 24 Concerns for Cloud Security Teams

Top 24 Concerns for Cloud Security Teams

Our list of the top 24 cloud security concerns for cloud security stakeholders to consider when building a comprehensive security plan.

@BrianHonan shared
On Nov 2, 2021
RT @zackwhittaker: Yahoo, which owns TechCrunch, is pulling its remaining services from China, citing an "increasingly challenging business and legal environment." As a result, TechCrunch is no longer available in China. https://t.co/bjLpRQSCot
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As Yahoo leaves China, an accelerating stream of exits

As Yahoo leaves China, an accelerating stream of exits

TechCrunch held events in China as recently as 2019, following several years of hosting conferences in Shenzhen. In the wake of today’s news, TechCrunch.com is no longer available in China.

@BrianHonan shared
On Nov 1, 2021
RT @NakedSecurity: Sophos Rapid Reponse presents, with the permission of the affected organization, a chilling audio voicemail sent by affiliates of the SunCrypt gang. "Think about your future and your families," the message warns. https://t.co/N58foyh5xM https://t.co/Mgwqy4tu7e
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The Top 10 Ways Ransomware Operators Ramp Up the Pressure to Pay

The Top 10 Ways Ransomware Operators Ramp Up the Pressure to Pay

Ransomware operators don’t just target systems and data, they target people in their ever-increasing efforts to get the victim to pay

@craiu shared
On Nov 2, 2021
RT @thezdi: Success! In the 2nd demonstration of the contest, @bienpnn from Team Orca of Sea Security (https://t.co/flIrHUt3bG) was able to get a root shell on the WAN interface of the Cisco RV340 router. He's off to the disclosure call to verify the details. #Pwn2Own Austin #P2OAustin
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1. Who we are

1. Who we are

Sea Limited is a leading global consumer internet company founded in Singapore. Our mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology. We operate three core ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Oct 28, 2021
RT @bhconsulting: As #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth draws to a close, we look back on the three main threats from the past year and lessons to learn to prevent them from becoming risks to your business in our latest blog to wrap up the month #CyberSecurityAwareness https://t.co/NssK7hoMWs
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EU Cybersecurity Month: how to spot (and avoid) common cyber scams

EU Cybersecurity Month: how to spot (and avoid) common cyber scams

The theme for this years Cybersecurity Month awareness campaign, ‘Think Before U Click’, feels right. Click here for what to look out for.