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 […]
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White House releases sensitive personal information of voters worried about their sensitive personal information
President Trump signed an executive order on May 11, initiating an investigation into voter suppression and election fraud. Here’s what […]
U.S. Customs Says It Cannot Search Cloud Data at the Border
The letter by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) acting commissioner Kevin McAleenan written in response to a set of […]
The Privacy Implications of Autonomous Vehicles
This is the first of a two-part series discussing the privacy and security issues associated with the widespread use 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”, […]
Face scans for US citizens flying abroad stir privacy issues
If the Trump administration gets its way, U.S. citizens boarding international flights will have to submit to a face scan, […]
Uber’s New Tool Lets Its Staff Know Less About You
The controversial ride-sharing service is making a push for “differential privacy,” a method that masks users’ individual data. Source: Uber’s […]
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: […]
Jim Koenig on Law Firm Hacks and How to Prevent Them
Jim Koenig thinks that law firms need to adopt comprehensive information security programs and train their employees to become better […]
WannaCry or WannaFixIt? Time for Action on Data Security
If government officials pour time and money into “solutions” targeting outdated issues, the public may remain as ill-prepared for the […]