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Executive Order on access to Americans’ bulk sensitive data and Attorney General proposed regulations – Part 2

Data Protection Report

The proposed definition of “listed identifier” is Full or truncated government identification or account number (such as a Social Security Number, driver’s license or state identification number, passport number, or Alien Registration Number) [Note that this definition apparently includes truncated Social Security Numbers.]

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Why You Need A VPN

Cyber Info Veritas

We live in an interconnected world, a world where, in an instance, someone at the other end of the world can access your private information such as location (from your IP), browsing history, and even browsing data all at the click of a button. While this sounds complex and very technical, the premise is actually very simple to understand.

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Seeing Like a Data Structure

Schneier on Security

Scott explored what happens when governments, or those with authority, attempt and fail to “improve the human condition.” Facebook sees its users like a data structure when it classifies us into ever more precise interest categories, so as to better sell our attention to advertisers.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #27 [Heads Up] Massive Impersonation Phishing Campaign Imitates Over 100 Brands and Thousands of Domains

KnowBe4

But I don't think an attack of such magnitude as the one identified by security researchers at Internet security monitoring vendor Bolster. This latest impersonation campaign makes the case for ensuring users are vigilant when interacting with the web – something accomplished through continual Security Awareness Training.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on disclosure and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) make clear that cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic, but a concern significant enough to warrant the oversight of corporate boards of directors. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure.

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Supply Chain Security is the Whole Enchilada, But Who’s Willing to Pay for It?

Krebs on Security

From time to time, there emerge cybersecurity stories of such potential impact that they have the effect of making all other security concerns seem minuscule and trifling by comparison. The chips were alleged to have spied on users of the devices and sent unspecified data back to the Chinese military. Government.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Real World Criminals Online

ForAllSecure

While I produced this episode, a 21 year old Massachusetts National Guard airman is alleged to have photographed and distributed copies of classified US Military material on Discord, a social media site. And so, myself and another individual named Rob Farrell, we were brought in to start a security team. VAMOSI: Oh.

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