Latest bits on privacy and cybersecurity #10
Collection of articles, documents and research on data privacy and cyber-security that caught my eye.
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Federal agencies are rapidly increasing their use of facial recognition
The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report on Aug. 24, 2021, detailing current and planned use of facial recognition technology.
Data Privacy Laws in the U.S. Protect Profit but Prevent Sharing Data for Public Good
U.S. data protection laws often widely permit using data for profit but are more restrictive of socially beneficial uses.
Hackers are using CAPTCHA techniques to scam email users
More email users fell for scams using CAPTCHA technology in 2020, a new report from security firm Proofpoint shows.
94% of organizations have suffered insider data breaches
Human error is the top cause of serious breaches but malicious attacks are IT leaders’ biggest concern.
This Agency Wants to Figure Out Exactly How Much You Trust AI
The National Institute of Standards and Technology wants to put a number on a person’s trust in artificial intelligence.
Europe may lose €2 trillion in 10 years if uncertainty over data transfers continues
Restricting data flows in Europe might lead to economic damage worth €2 trillion by 2030, roughly the size of Italy’s economy, and result in two million fewer new jobs, a new industry study has warned.
Nine out of 10 health apps harvest user data, global study shows
Analysis of 20,000 mobile apps that ask for sensitive information shows that some track users across different platforms Nine out of 10 mobile health apps collect and track user data, according to a new global study.
Peloton bikes are vulnerable to malware attacks
Peloton bikes are vulnerable to malware attacks that could enable creeps to spy on riders through their webcams, according to a report.
Gov.UK taskforce publishes post-Brexit wish-list: ‘TIGRR’ pounces on GDPR, metric measures
A UK government taskforce chaired by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, has published a wish list of regulatory proposals it wants to see adopted by a post-Brexit administration.
Human rights groups call for an end to digital surveillance of immigrants
The Biden administration and the immigration agency tracks more than 96,000 immigrants, using tactics that ‘inhibit progress’.
Cybercrime thrives during pandemic: Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report
Verizon Business 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report sheds light on how the most common forms of cyber attacks affected the international security.