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@runasand shared
On Jul 18, 2022
New research from @citizenlab finds that NSO’s Pegasus spyware was used against members of Thailand's pro-democracy movement. https://t.co/jPrcrUc8FW
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Pegasus Spyware Used Against Thailand’s Pro-Democracy Movement

Pegasus Spyware Used Against Thailand’s Pro-Democracy Movement

Uncovering an extensive espionage operation infecting dozens of Thai pro-democracy campaigners with NSO Group's Pegasus spyware.

@BrianHonan shared
On Jul 18, 2022
RT @donie: "Location data has been sold in the past to help the U.S. military identify Muslim populations and was available on Planned Parenthood visitors. A blog also used location data to out a gay priest in 2021...." https://t.co/0R8KHacAKL
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Homeland Security records show 'shocking' use of phone data, ACLU says

Homeland Security records show 'shocking' use of phone data, ACLU says

The civil liberties group released documents showing new details about how agencies had purchased information on people's movements throughout North America.

@wbm312 shared
On Jul 18, 2022
Denmark bans Chromebooks and Google Workspace in schools over data transfer risks https://t.co/BwY0BR9TaB
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Denmark bans Chromebooks and Google Workspace in schools over data transfer risks

Denmark bans Chromebooks and Google Workspace in schools over data transfer risks

Denmark is effectively banning Google’s services in schools, after officials in the municipality of Helsingør were last year ordered to carry out a risk assessment around the processing of ...

@Dejan_Kosutic shared
On Jul 18, 2022
#webinar recording | *ISO 27001: An overview of the ISMS implementation process* Watch the recorded webinar here: https://t.co/aRMc87Jtgl #ISO27001 https://t.co/kfNb4464k3
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Free webinar - ISO 27001: An overview of the ISMS implementation process

Free webinar - ISO 27001: An overview of the ISMS implementation process

Register for this recorded webinar to learn: family of ISO 27k standards, 17 steps for certification, benefits and how to present them, required documentation

@thegrugq shared
On Jul 19, 2022
RT @campuscodi: Start-of-week newsletter is out: -Google removes app permissions from the Play Store -Denmark bans Google Workspace -Tor Browser gets built-in HTTPS-Only Mode -WatchDog botnet still going strong -LendingTree denies first breach, confirms second https://t.co/vzpvpRNia1 https://t.co/ATCI6EH6QW
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Risky Biz News: Google removes app permissions from the Play Store

Risky Biz News: Google removes app permissions from the Play Store

In other news: Denmark bans Google Workspace; Tor Browser gets built-in HTTPS-Only Mode; WatchDog botnet still going strong.

@briankrebs shared
On Jul 22, 2022
The FCC ordered mobile firms to disclose how they're using location data. Meanwhile a >$200M fine by FCC in 2020 vs all major carriers for selling location data still pending. Now a new bill would preempt the FCC from regulating carrier privacy practices https://t.co/opBFMd9HHV
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FCC chair tries to find out how carriers use phone geolocation data

FCC chair tries to find out how carriers use phone geolocation data

Inquiry launched as Congress debates bill that could gut FCC's privacy authority.

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Jul 20, 2022
RT @PAUL_CSFI: Attacks and Breaches Data-Centric Security Market Worth $12.3B by 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™ https://t.co/OC444WEJAo
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