NIST publishes report on metadata schema for attributes
This NIST Internal Report contains a metadata schema for attributes that may be asserted about an individual during an online […]
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US Attorney General Sessions Announces New Cybersecurity Task Force
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has ordered the creation of the Justice Department’s Cyber-Digital Task Force, which will canvass the many […]
Web Hosting Services Could Leave Small Businesses at Risk of Phishing
The Federal Trade Commission today released a staff report that examines 11 web-hosting services that market themselves to small businesses […]
GDPR + e-Privacy = :-(
At some point in your life, you’ve probably had the experience of meeting someone who you feel you ought to […]
Lawsuits threaten infosec research — just when we need it most
Security researchers and reporters have something in common: both hold the powerful accountable. But doing so has painted a target […]
Legislating privacy by design in Canada
The Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics is ready to table its report following its months long […]
The Argument Against a Mobile Device Backdoor for Government
The ‘responsible encryption’ demanded by law enforcement and some politicians will not prevent criminals ‘going dark’; will weaken cyber security […]
Is it time to crack down on facial recognition?
At least half of American adults have their photo in a facial recognition network that authorities can search without a […]
NIST Issues Draft Report: Status of International Cybersecurity Standardizations for the Internet of Things
The Interagency International Cybersecurity Standardization Working Group (IICS WG) was established in December 2015 by the National Security Council’s Cyber […]
Nvidia taps AnyVision to create AI-powered surveillance technology
Nvidia has partnered with AI developer AnyVision to create facial recognition technology for “smart cities” around the world. The two […]
The Malicious Use of Artificial Intelligence: Forecasting, Prevention, and Mitigation
In the coming decades, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies are going to transform many aspects of our world. […]
Telecom Italy fined 840,000 euros for marketing calls without consent
The Garante, Italy’s Data Protection Commission, has issued an administrative fine of Euros 840,000 for breaching Italy’s Privacy Code. Telecom […]