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Annual Report 2020

This year, The Essentials Report, has curated & analyzed the content published by 114 influencers like BrianHonan #BLM He/Him and thaddeus e. grugq, discussing hashtags such as #cybersecurity , #GDPR and #Privacy.
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@BrianHonan shared
On Feb 11, 2020
RT @balbonipaolo: The Irish Data Protection Commission's investigation into Google's tracking of users based on a 2018 report and complaint from the Norwegian Consumer Council https://t.co/NK5izoINQK #eudatap
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Google under investigation based on complaint by the Norwegian Consumer Council

Google under investigation based on complaint by the Norwegian Consumer Council

The Consumer Council’s analysis showed how Android-users are manipulated into continuous location tracking through the use of deceptive design, misleading information, and repeated nudging. ...

@mikko shared
On Mar 31, 2020
Wired has published a 3-minute video of me and @Jesse_Rothstein discussing DNS and security. https://t.co/hb351HyBow Remember, never trust a guy with a ponytail. https://t.co/doMnIpwb8l
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Data Security vs. Privacy: Can You Have Both? | WIRED Brand Lab

Data Security vs. Privacy: Can You Have Both? | WIRED Brand Lab

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with ExtraHop | Data is the most valuable enterprise asset. Encryption keeps it secure but can hide malicious traffic from security teams. ...

@thegrugq shared
On Oct 20, 2020
RT @steveranger: The crypto wars are back yet again, and this time government has a new strategy https://t.co/NCki7HMtzH
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The encryption war is on again, and this time government has a new strategy

The encryption war is on again, and this time government has a new strategy

End-to-end encryption causes problems that governments don't like. So they're pushing big tech to come up with an answer.

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On May 6, 2020
RT @db_digest: Cyber Attacks Threaten Tax Preparers, Accountants And Auditors During Coronavirus Crisis https://t.co/EfsV6NulZk #COVID19 #databreach #databreaches #databreachesdigest #dataprivacy #GDPR #cybersecurity #cyberattack #infosec #malware #phishing #ransomware
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Cyber attacks threaten tax pros and accountants during coronavirus crisis

Cyber attacks threaten tax pros and accountants during coronavirus crisis

The pandemic is 'turning up the volume' on security risks, according to security experts.

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Jan 10, 2020
RT @DataGuardians_: Dixons Carphone has been fined £500,000 after tills in its shops were compromised by a cyber-attack that affected at least 14m people. Rogue software went undetected over a nine month period. #DataBreach #ICO #DataProtection #CyberAttack https://t.co/vsHBxXLSAG
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Dixons Carphone fined £500,000 for massive data breach

Dixons Carphone fined £500,000 for massive data breach

‘Systemic failures’ found in the retailer’s cybersecurity and management of customer data

@thegrugq shared
On Mar 14, 2020
RT @zate: I'm looking for a SOC Manager to lead our DFIR and Security Data teams. https://t.co/HTqdxQbbNz #infosecjobs #DFIR #SOC #Splunk
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Information Security Manager

Information Security Manager

We are a rapidly growing and highly capable engineering team building the most popular job site on the planet. Indeed is seeking a Security Manager who is excited about leading a team that ...

@thegrugq shared
On Mar 26, 2020
RT @eroticawriter: @ceciliatan Also, see @violetblue's Cybersecurity Roundup for additional information about Zoom security breaches and data harvesting. https://t.co/6NQcc90raI
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Using Zoom? Here are the privacy issues you need to be aware of

Using Zoom? Here are the privacy issues you need to be aware of

If you’re using Zoom while working from home, you should be aware of the company’s questionable privacy practices, including its “attention tracking” tool.

@gcluley shared
On May 31, 2020
Would you trust an NHS Test and Trace SMS like this? https://t.co/l7RTHP4JMw https://t.co/uOvN8PzPO4
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Phishing danger is just a hyphen away.

Phishing danger is just a hyphen away.

Followers of the blog will know that I’m not a fan of SMS. It’s spoofable, it’s hackable, it’s from 1981. I can’t even have a meal out in peace without finding SMS weaknesses that take over ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Mar 5, 2020
RT @W_Wiewiorowski: Studies confirm my intuition that GDPR well serves the security of IT. Report says median dwell time from the start of an intrusion to it being identified goes down by 70% due to GDPR's reporting rules. #eudatap #GDPR Thanks @prywatnik for reference. https://t.co/e4bSU3dJ5D
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Cybersecurity: Hacking victims are uncovering cyberattacks faster - and GDPR is the reason why

Cybersecurity: Hacking victims are uncovering cyberattacks faster - and GDPR is the reason why

Organisations are still falling victim to hackers, but a new report from FireEye suggests that data protection legislation has improved the response time to cyberattacks.

@zcobb shared
On Mar 8, 2020
That headlines like this are not unusual these days suggests tech companies either lost their way or decided to pursue a dark path to profitability. https://t.co/dfOMTbkPxe
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How to stop your smart home spying on you

How to stop your smart home spying on you

Everything in your smart home, from the lightbulbs to the thermostat, could be recording you or collecting data about you. What can you do to curb this intrusion?

@opexxx shared
On Feb 15, 2020
RT @j_opdenakker: Open S3 bucket. Again. Is beyond me this keeps on happening. These buckets are private by default. It takes a *deliberate* action to put them public. This kind of reckless behavior that puts so many people at risk must stop. https://t.co/Swqrf88i3Y #Infosec
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Report: 1,000s of Plastic Surgery Patients Exposed in Massive Data Leak

Report: 1,000s of Plastic Surgery Patients Exposed in Massive Data Leak

Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor’s research team recently discovered a breached database belonging to plastic surgery technology company

@zcobb shared
On Nov 2, 2020
Thanks @ChrisMatyszczyk for staying on this. Any signs that tech firms are eager to pressure government into get serious about cracking down on cybercrime? https://t.co/VKGCkrgyxy
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Microsoft is mad as hell. This may make it worse

Microsoft is mad as hell. This may make it worse

Recently, Microsoft expressed its extreme frustration at the American politicians and their inability to make things happen. New data shows Microsoft isn't alone, which may be more ...

@healthinfosec shared
On Apr 13, 2020
Using #COVID-19 Patient Data for Research: Sizing Up Risks As Medical Data Collaborations Kick Off, #Privacy and #Security Concerns Emerge https://t.co/n9qibUx2ZZ
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Using COVID-19 Patient Data for Research: Sizing Up Risks

Using COVID-19 Patient Data for Research: Sizing Up Risks

In the effort to develop COVID-19 medical insights, some healthcare and technology firms are reportedly partnering to collect coronavirus patient information to

@joshcorman shared
On Feb 1, 2020
RT @allanfriedman: Catch @_odddie_ and @joshcorman talking about #SBOM today at 4pm at @shmoocon https://t.co/LZTg7Cd2Mx
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Be an IoT Safety Hero: Policing Unsafe IoT through the Consumer Product Safety Commission Andrea Matwyshyn and Elliot Kaye The persistent vulnerability of many IoT devices is a source of ...

@paulsparrows shared
On Oct 10, 2020
Cybersecurity standards should be treated in the same way as legislative data protection rules https://t.co/qyOb9M6WsW
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Ransomware: It’s time to bring cybersecurity audits up to GDPR status

Ransomware: It’s time to bring cybersecurity audits up to GDPR status

Cohesity tells us why ransomware could be a catalyst for far more stringent security requirements in the enterprise.

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CEO of @bhconsulting, Blogger, Author, Founder & Head of Ireland's CSIRT @irisscert, & former Special Advisor on CyberSecurity to Europol. PGP ID 0xF1B5CF7D

Follow 35.0k Followers

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Hacker Attaché :: https://t.co/8j6qF4LQMi :: [email protected] :: PGP https://t.co/jgjIg4pBJe :: Не верь, не бойся, не проси :: you can’t defeat a meme with an exploit

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We create technology to help you address the challenges of security, risk management and fraud in the digital era. For support: @RSASupportDesk

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Rejecting Infosec & other BS. Insider Threat, KSE OS controls/ impact of trustworthy computing i.e.- Red Team fails.Anti-corruption,Pro-ethics/justice/equality.

Follow 2.0k Followers

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Researcher at F-Secure.

Follow 205.5k Followers

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The official Twitter handle for the Microsoft Security team. Follow for news, updates, and much more.

Follow 304.8k Followers

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Award-winning computer security keynote speaker, writer, podcaster. Fighting cybercrime since early 1990s. Host of "Smashing Security" podcast @SmashinSecurity

Follow 100.2k Followers

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Award-winning technologist, bestselling author, CISSP. Researching technology risks. BFF @Chey_Cobb. #Coventry #Hemopause #EndPatriarchy There will be cat pics.

Follow 4.6k Followers

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https://t.co/7dF3xMxgSr

Follow 11.8k Followers

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Privacy/infosec lawyer. Hacker, badgelifer & founder @Cryptovillage. Fighting for privacy, digital civil liberties & the users. Prev. @EA @FTC views=own

Follow 20.5k Followers

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HealthcareInfoSecurity brings you the most up-to-date healthcare security, #HIPAA and risk management news. Part of the @ISMG_News network.

Follow 5.0k Followers

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Snr Advisor @CISAgov | Protector | Philosopher | Co-Founder https://t.co/FOfIaMx5Tk & https://t.co/szaUmgPzwT | "Lighthouse Keeper" // comment are my own

Follow 38.9k Followers

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Security Professional, Solutions Architect @Netskope, Creator of the Cyber Attacks Timelines @ https://t.co/RnFnls63gp Tweets are my own!

Follow 4.7k Followers

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Zeljka Zorz, Managing Editor of Help Net Security and (IN)SECURE Magazine.

Follow 2.5k Followers

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Expert in information security management (ISO 27001 standard) and business continuity management (ISO 22301/BS 25999-2 standard)

Follow 39.7k Followers

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UK Cyber Information Security Expert, Blogger, Writer & Security Professional CISSP, certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, ISO27001 Lead & PCI ISA.

Follow 11.0k Followers

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Independent investigative journalist. Covers cybercrime, security, privacy. Author of 'Spam Nation,' a NYT bestseller. Former Washington Post reporter, '95-'09

Follow 301.8k Followers

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MIT @techreview cyber reporter. he/him. [email protected] & Signal: +1-650-488-7247.

Follow 14.1k Followers

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CEO of @Kaspersky. 30+ years in #cybersecurity. Views are my own

Follow 183.1k Followers