Sat.Aug 18, 2018

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2.6 billion records exposed in 2,308 disclosed data breaches in H1

Security Affairs

According to a report from cyber threat intelligence firm Risk Based Security some 2.6. billion data records have been exposed in data breached in the first half of 2018. According to a new report titled “ Mid-Year 2018 Data Breach QuickView ” published by the cyber threat intelligence company Risk Based Security some 2.6. billion data records have been exposed in the first half of 2018.

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Make a Wish: Dark Reading Caption Contest Winners

Dark Reading

Certification, endpoint security, 2FA, phishing, and PII were among the themes and puns offered by readers in our latest cartoon caption competition. And the winners are.

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China’s Belt and Road project (BRI) is a driver of regional cyber threat activity

Security Affairs

Security experts have observed increasing cyber espionage activity related to China’s Belt and Road Initiative ( BRI ). The alarm was launched by the experts from cybersecurity firms FireEye and Recorded Future. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a development project for the building of an infrastructure connecting countries in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

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A Costly CIA Mistake, a Campaign Hack, and More Security News This Week

WIRED Threat Level

New cyberwar policy, body scanners in Los Angeles, and more of the week's top security news.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Ownership

InfoGovNuggets

Appliances we use often capture data about how we use them. Who owns that data, where is it stored, and what is it used for (and by whom)? “What Your Car Knows About You,” The Wall Street Journal , August 18, 2018 B4. Large of amounts of data being collected from on-board devices, and used by car makers and others. Will this lead to more targeted advertising?

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