TSB to deploy iris recognition technology to enable customer authentication
TSB is set to become the first European bank to deploy eye-scanning technology to allow customers to login in securely […]
cybersecurity
Privacy campaigners criticise UK plan for age checks on porn websites
Privacy and free speech campaigners have criticised the government’s plans to force pornography websites to use age checks or face […]
Russia Says in Talks With U.S. to Create Cyber Security Working Group
Moscow and Washington are in talks to create a joint cyber security working group, RIA news agency reported on Thursday, […]
LinkedIn reveals your personal email to your connections
LinkedIn makes the primary email address associated with an account visible to all direct connections, as well as to people […]
Why it took more than a week to resolve the Verizon data leak
A communication breakdown and an employee’s vacation were why it took nine days for Verizon to stop a data leak. […]
Should Companies Be Able to Retaliate When They Get Hacked?
It’s an idea that resurfaces after high-profile cyberattacks, despite most firms’ lack of enthusiasm about it. Source: Should Companies Be […]
FBI Warns of Privacy Risks with Internet-Connected Toys
The FBI released a Public Service Announcement warning consumers about the privacy risks of internet-connected toys. Source: FBI Warns of […]
US Companies Create Principles for Cybersecurity Risk Ratings
On June 20, 2017, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that a consortium of more than two dozen chamber member […]
Ways to Prevent & Prepare for Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware was involved in 10 percent of the 450 breaches handled by our Privacy and Data Protection team in 2016. […]
Australian PM Calls for End-to-End Encryption Ban, Says the Laws of Mathematics Don’t Apply Down Under
“The laws of mathematics are very commendable but the only law that applies in Australia is the law of Australia”, […]
Tech Talk: EdTech Privacy Practices and Policy Challenges for Driverless Cars
CDT’s Tech Talk is a podcast where we dish on tech and Internet policy, while also explaining what these policies […]
Australian Department of Immigration reported 18 data breaches
The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection has said the breaches were not a result of ‘cyber attacks’. Source: […]