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NEW TECH: Cequence Security launches platform to shield apps, APIs from malicious botnets

The Last Watchdog

The nonstop intensity of these attacks is vividly illustrated by the fact that malicious bot communications now account for one-third of total Internet traffic. Cybersecurity vendors, of course, have been responding. And innovation is percolating among newer entrants, like PerimeterX, Shape Security and Signal Sciences.

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Impact of IDP on Business Growth – Customer Onboarding Use Case

Info Source

t starts with the prospect, who has researched alternatives based on her/his specific needs selecting a financial services provider and type of loan and submitting a request. The financial services institute requests a proof of identity and documentation to ensure that the person qualifies e.g., proof of residence, income etc.

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What (currently ignored) privacy area might result in early enforcement action when the GDPR is in force?

Data Protector

The potential fine for not informing individuals, as their personal data is being collected, about retention periods is of course significant. Outside the communications sector, how much interest, or formal enforcement action, has ever been taken against data controllers with regard to breaches of the Fifth Data Protection Principle?

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Protection of Privilege in the Aftermath of a Data Breach

Data Matters

In the aftermath of a significant data security incident, a best practice is to hire a third-party forensic firm, working at the direction of counsel, to review how the breach occurred, what data may have been accessed, whether the incident has ceased and other important issues directly relevant to legal counsel’s review. In Leibovic v.

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50 Ways to Avoid Getting Scammed on Black Friday

Adam Levin

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Browse online using secure networks.

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Cybersecurity Standards for the Insurance Sector – A New Patchwork Quilt in the US?

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

Of particular concern to state-level policymakers and enforcement authorities are business practices that in their view may contribute to security incidents. The insurance industry has not been immune from such scrutiny, and the imposition of business practice requirements intended to enhance cybersecurity sector-wide.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking APIs

ForAllSecure

APIs are vital in our mobile digital world, but the consequences of API security flaws have yet to be seen. During the pandemic sales of the Home Fitness cycle peloton grew massively, given its popularity, it's natural that security researchers would want to take a look. And we've had our fair share of security concerns with those.