Latest picks on privacy – July 26
Weekly listing of articles, reports and news pieces about cybersecurity, privacy and data protection that caught my eye.
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A data breach may be more expensive than you think, thanks to these hidden costs
Data breach can cost $3.86 million, according to IBM report. The amount of time it takes to find a data […]
Consumers think companies aren’t doing enough to protect their data
A majority of consumers surveyed also say that the US government should get involved by mandating stricter privacy and security […]
Privacy, identity ‘impossible to protect’ say 74% of security pros
New precautions and regulations like GDPR may not be able to help protect online identities, according to a Black Hat […]
Small businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks but don’t act
Small businesses suffered a barrage of computer invasions last year but most took no action to shore up their security […]
Personalization Gets A Like – From Some Consumers, Anyway
Consumers don’t half mind the barrage of personalized messages they get. But the offers have to be relevant, according to […]
Don’t relax just because some EU regulators aren’t ready for GDPR
In May 25th the European Union’s tough privacy law known as the General Data Protection Regulation takes effect, with some […]
Only 55% of users would change password if they were hacked
A recent study found that 91% of people know using the same password for multiple accounts is wrong but 59% […]
Americans don’t trust tech companies on data privacy
Americans have finally started to lose faith in tech companies’ ability to protect their information, according to a survey fielded […]
New study highlights lack of GDPR preparedness
New major survey carried out by the Ponemon Institute has revealed that many companies are behind schedule to achieve Global Data […]
Almost half UK businesses suffered cyberattack or security breach last year
Nearly half the businesses in the UK have fallen victim to cyberattacks or security breaches in the last year, costing them each thousands of […]
Global companies lacking GDPR oversight of sub-contractors
The majority of global companies admit that they do not have appropriate oversight of third parties and sub-contractors despite the […]