Personal data stories - Page 7
Consumers adapt spending & embrace technological shopping trends
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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ar, vr & metaverse
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transparency
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inflation
Consumers lead change in global spending habits amid economic crisis, attracting to cost-effective offers and novel tech trends.
Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hackers
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passwords
Cyber threats are on the rise this holiday season, warns Check Point Research, with a 13% increase in malicious files related to online orders and deliveries.
Innotec Security on avoiding social network job scams
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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accenture
Innotec Security offers invaluable advice on thwarting job scams on social networks amid rising fraudulent ventures.
Kaspersky uncovers malicious WhatsApp mod spreading via Telegram
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky reveals a dangerous WhatsApp mod, dispersed via Telegram, that secretly installs malware impacting over 340,000 users.
EU aims to standardise digital IDs with personal data control by 2026
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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encryption
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
EU aims to standardise digital IDs with personal data control by 2026, moving away from cloud-based providers.
Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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malware
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phishing
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physical security
Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.
GAIN LINE's suggestions for robust data security post Lyca Mobile attack
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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storage
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Leading business consultancy, GAIN LINE, calls for stronger data security measures following recent cyber-attack on Lyca Mobile.
Innovative UK cyber firm coc00n joins NCSC initiative to tackle national cyber threats
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
British cyber security tech firm, coc00n, has joined a programme by the National Cyber Security Centre to bolster the UK's cyber resilience.
Private Internet Access expands global server network to 91 countries
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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vpns
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surveillance
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data privacy
Private Internet Access (PIA) has expanded its global server network to 91 countries, strengthening its position in the cybersecurity sector.
Magecart web skimming threat targets food and retail
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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online security
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akamai
New Magecart web skimming campaign targets food and retail websites, using advanced concealment techniques to hide malicious code.
Yoti & Lloyds bank launch digital ID app amid rising identity fraud threat
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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lloyd's of london
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personal data
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banking
UK's Yoti and Lloyds Bank introduce a digital ID app, the Lloyds Bank Smart-ID, to combat increasing ID fraud.
Gartner: Security spending to reach $215 billion by 2024, bolstered by Cloud & AI
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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edutech
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cloud tech, AI, hybrid workforce, and evolving regulations will drive global security spending to $215 billion by 2024.
Verizon executive joins Quantum-Secure encryption company
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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uc
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data protection
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physical security
Ken Dixon, CEO of Tillman FiberCo LLC, joins Qrypt as an advisor. Qrypt offers quantum-secure encryption solutions for telecommunications.
Cyber crime costing the world $8 trillion every year
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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personal data
In the context of our technologically advanced society, the protection of personal data has emerged as a critical concern.
UK and US 'data bridge' to extend Data Privacy Framework
Tue, 13th Jun 2023
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data protection
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data privacy
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personal data
UK and US to create 'data bridge' to facilitate free flow of personal data. Move aims to reduce costs and increase opportunities for businesses.
Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns
Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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physical security
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email security
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cybersecurity
Check Point Research has identified a growing trend on the dark web and hacking underground involving the theft and sale of stolen ChatGPT Premium accounts.
How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
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opinion
Dark web trade of stolen login details is booming, putting individuals and companies at serious risk. Action is needed to prevent it.
OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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data privacy
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oecd
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digital economy
The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.
Lookout appoints Donovan as New Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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network infrastructure
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casb
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channel development
Dan Donovan, a sales veteran, has been appointed as the chief revenue officer at Lookout, overseeing all segments of the global sales operation.
Surfshark launches tool to stop personal info being sold by data brokers
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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online tools
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surfshark
Cybersecurity company Surfshark has released Incogni, a tool that helps prevent personal information from being stored and sold by data brokers.