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Avast Stops Using Security Software to Track Browsing Data

Data Breach Today

Czech Anti-Virus Giant Faced Outcry Over Privacy Risks Posed by Data Tracking Anti-virus giant Avast is shuttering Jumpshot, its data-collecting side business that has been funneling detailed internet browsing activity from the company's security products and browser extensions to marketers, after a probe by PCMag and Motherboard found the company (..)

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AI in marketing: How to leverage this powerful new technology for your next campaign

IBM Big Data Hub

1) But what about AI’s potential specifically in the field of marketing? From customized content creation to task automation and data analysis, AI has seemingly endless applications when it comes to marketing, but also some potential risks. What is AI marketing?

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ICO Publishes Report on Compliance in Direct Marketing Data Broking Sector

Hunton Privacy

On October 27, 2020, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published a report following its investigation into data protection compliance in the direct marketing data broking sector, alongside its enforcement action against Experian. Three such hubs were the three CRAs audited as part of this investigation.

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Wegmans Agrees to Pay $400,000 Penalty After Cloud Security Lapse

Hunton Privacy

On June 30, 2022, the New York Office of the Attorney General (“NYOAG”) announced a $400,000 agreement with Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Wegmans”) in connection with a cloud storage security issue. As a result, the NYOAG alleges Wegmans violated New York data security and consumer protection laws.

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5G Security

Schneier on Security

The security risks inherent in Chinese-made 5G networking equipment are easy to understand. Since the internet, especially the "internet of things," is expected to rely heavily on 5G infrastructure, potential Chinese infiltration is a serious national security threat. The 5G security problems are threefold.

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Why You Should Opt Out of Sharing Data With Your Mobile Provider

Krebs on Security

A new breach involving data from nine million AT&T customers is a fresh reminder that your mobile provider likely collects and shares a great deal of information about where you go and what you do with your mobile device — unless and until you affirmatively opt out of this data collection.

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Top 5 Application Security Tools & Software for 2023

eSecurity Planet

Application security tools and software solutions are designed to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and threats in software applications. Their main purpose is to protect applications from unauthorized access, data breaches, and malicious attacks.

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