Cybersecurity Essentials

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.

Top news of the week: 27.04.2021.

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Data Privacy

@divinetechygirl shared
On Apr 21, 2021
RT @LutaSecurity: Learn how @LutaSecurity CEO @k8em0 #hacked @joinClubhouse & reported her findings to the popular social app. The vulns are fixed & details are available at: https://t.co/7O2tC9akXn https://t.co/0V1Ugq8kHo
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@kjhiggins shared
On Apr 23, 2021
Free security tools will be a thing at #BHAsia, as per usual. Here are some of the coolest ones that will be released there: https://t.co/ia7MV8Pnyr via @jaivijayan
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10 Free Security Tools at Black Hat Asia 2021

10 Free Security Tools at Black Hat Asia 2021

Researchers are set to demonstrate a plethora of tools for conducting pen tests, vulnerability assessments, data forensics, and a wide range of other use cases.

@BrianHonan shared
On Apr 27, 2021
RT @RTEbusiness: Data privacy campaigner Dr Johnny Ryan has told an Oireachtas committee that systematic infringement of fundamental rights is going unchecked by the Data Protection Commission (DPC). https://t.co/Xs8BUk35Cz
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Ireland 'bottleneck of GDPR investigation and enforcement' in EU

Ireland 'bottleneck of GDPR investigation and enforcement' in EU

A data privacy campaigner has told an Oireachtas committee that systematic infringement of fundamental rights is going unchecked by the Data Protection Commission (DPC).

@KimZetter shared
On Apr 22, 2021
RT @lilyhnewman: I've seen demos of many amazing hacks, but one of my favorite moments was hearing @k8em0's disembodied voice emanating from the digital morass to say, "That's the bug. I am a fucking ghost” https://t.co/ZBtUCfG41U
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A Clubhouse Bug Let People Lurk in Rooms Invisibly

A Clubhouse Bug Let People Lurk in Rooms Invisibly

The vulnerabilities opened the door to “ghosts” hiding in and disrupting rooms, where moderators would be unable to mute them.

@BrianHonan shared
On Apr 22, 2021
RT @MjHillEditor: My latest piece for @CSOonline explores why uncertainty looms over the UK's #dataprotection position post #Brexit, & what #CISOs should do about it. Thanks for the insight @armstrongjp & @MissIG_Geek https://t.co/oTQDNN2Roz
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Uncertainty looms over UK’s post-Brexit data protection position: What CISOs should do now

Uncertainty looms over UK’s post-Brexit data protection position: What CISOs should do now

As the UK’s long-term data protection adequacy status is assessed in Brussels, UK organisations should take steps to ensure GDPR compliance regardless of the EU’s decision.

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Apr 26, 2021
RT @securityledger: ICYMI: Dan Greer & Mark Morley wrote an #opinion piece for the @securityledger about #data's #deepfake problem & what can be done to fix it. https://t.co/atABZ8V9iA
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Can Blockchain Solve Data’s Integrity Problem?

Can Blockchain Solve Data’s Integrity Problem?

The rapid digitalization and automation of business processes makes data integrity critical, as low-quality data risks infecting automated business decision process. Authors Dan Geer and T. ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Apr 23, 2021
RT @martijn_grooten: I hadn't paid too much attention to the new EU proposal to ban certain types of AI, but thankfully @davidalruiz did and wrote a good summary, quoting various people who say it doesn't go far enough https://t.co/rRVIHiwUqO
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Artificial Intelligence ban slammed for failing to address “vast abuse potential”

Artificial Intelligence ban slammed for failing to address “vast abuse potential”

A proposal to ban and restrict several uses of AI met fierce opposition from several digital rights advocates in Europe.

@thegrugq shared
On Apr 21, 2021
RT @JordanKlara: Today, @DCMS published its response to the 2020 call for views on proposals for regulating the cyber security of consumer smart devices (secure by design for connected consumer products ) that outlines the scope of the intended legislation https://t.co/KOXbdmYr5W
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Government response to the call for views on consumer connected product cyber security legislation

Government response to the call for views on consumer connected product cyber security legislation

Box 2 - Consumer connected product classes explicitly exempted from the intended legislation from commencement Products for which security is already covered by existing …