Changes are coming to privacy regulations. Data breaches keep happening for the same old reasons. But above all, your users want better.
Tag Archives: data breaches
Four ways phishing attacks are like vampires
Confession time: I was terrified of vampires as a child. Werewolves I loved. Ghosts? Frankenstein? Meh. Zombies a little freaky but so long as I wasn’t in a graveyard no worries. Vampires however.… vampires drink blood, sleep in coffins, walk the night and, at the time, struck fear in the hearts of six year […]
Five Reasons Why Your Team Needs Privacy Training
Debating if your business should invest in privacy and cybersecurity training? If your organization handles personal information it should be a no-brainer.
Proof Positive: Privacy Is a Valuable Part of Your Security Plans
Want better information security? Add better privacy practices to your organization. The results are in: the GDPR is security’s new best friend. The new privacy law made a significant impact on how businesses manage information. Since in force, smart organizations who operate in Europe are paying attention. Aside from avoiding fines for compliance, it turns […]
Blockchain and Privacy: Still a New Frontier, or a False Start?
Why not use blockchain for better privacy protection? Unfortunately, while the technology has benefits, for personal data it still seems to fall short.
Pain Points in Biometric System Security
Biometric authentication is moving fast from science fiction into everyday reality. From unlocking devices at the sound of a voice, to facial recognition, biometrics systems are growing in use and application, and for good reason. They are convenient, easy to use, and viewed as more secure than conventional authentication systems. Before you jump right in […]
Data Protection for Species at Risk
For those interested in researching habits of aquatic life, following aviary migration or getting further insight into land animal movement patterns, now’s an excellent time to be a part of the field. With current technology including geolocation trackers, drones and satellite surveillance, we can collect more information on the world around us than ever before. […]
Sex, Lies and Pitiful Privacy: What Ashley-Madison Got Wrong Before Being Hacked
When it comes to privacy failures, nothing beats the Ashley-Madison story as the ‘sex, lies and videotapes’ of data breaches. Hacked by “The Impact Team” in August of 2015, the story has it all: a data dump of individuals cheating on their spouses, the release of exceptionally personal details such as favourite positions and kinks, […]
