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Pentagon’s Warning on DNA Testing is Applicable to all Consumers

ARMA International

On December 23, Yahoo News [1] reported on a Department of Defense memo [2] warning military personnel that using direct-to-consumer (DTC) DNA testing could pose “personal and operational risks.” Notably, in its opening paragraph, the missive cites “unintended security consequences and increased risk to the joint force and mission.”.

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Connecticut Tightens its Data Breach Notification Laws

Data Protection Report

The amendment: Expands the definition of “personal information”; Shortens the notification deadline after discovery of a breach from 90 to 60 days; Removes the requirement to consult with law enforcement as part of a risk assessment; Deems compliant any person subject to and in compliance with HIPAA and HITECH; and.

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Driving Conversations Around Careers In Telematics

Information Governance Perspectives

John Danenberger, CPCU, is Corporate Counsel at State Farm Insurance and specializes in addressing emerging issues around telematics. In 2015, he successfully transitioned from a military career as a trial attorney for the JAG Corps to working in telematics in corporate America for State Farm Insurance.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 5 – 11 February 2024

IT Governance

Compromised data includes policyholders’ and their families’ civil status, dates of birth and social security numbers, as well as the name of their health insurer and information relating to their contracts. It has since been confirmed by Anukul Peedkaew, the permanent secretary of social development and human security.

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A Cyber Insurance Backstop

Schneier on Security

In the first week of January, the pharmaceutical giant Merck quietly settled its years-long lawsuit over whether or not its property and casualty insurers would cover a $700 million claim filed after the devastating NotPetya cyberattack in 2017. The 9/11 attacks cost insurers and reinsurers $47 billion. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #13 [Eye Opener] How to Outsmart Sneaky AI-Based Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

Security awareness training still has a place to play here." Email and other elements of software infrastructure offer built-in fundamental security that largely guarantees we are not in danger until we ourselves take action," Tyson writes. "Not Is the email enticing you to click on a link?' I'm being asked to do something here.'"

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Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services

eSecurity Planet

Our top managed security service providers (MSSPs) list is also a good place to look for help. Accordingly, Kaspersky offers a wide range of professional services to address a range of security problems, including ransomware prevention and removal. Kaspersky’s key ransomware and security services. DataRecovery. and Canada.