ISPs Claim Data Collection is a Matter of Free Speech
Internet service providers claim that the state is violating their free speech rights because a statute requires consumers’ consent to sell personal data.
Data Security
If Your License Plate is Scanned by an Automated License Plate Reader, Your Data Might be at Risk
An audit in California showed that police departments that scanned license plates held onto that data for over five years without regulatory policies, increasing the risk for mishandling people’s personal information.
ZeroNorth Launches Rapid Application Security Solution
ZeroNorth, the a provider of risk-based vulnerability orchestration for apps and infrastructure, announces a new solution for Rapid Application Security, enabling customers to quickly stand up software security initiatives with open source vulnerability discovery tools. The company says their solution is ideal for companies seeking to rapidly deploy new application scanning capabilities, while evaluating long-term […]
A Bug In A New Google Chrome Update Could Cause Your Data To Be Lost
If you’re a Chrome user has have updated to Chrome 79, there are a few things you might want to know regarding a newly-discovered Google Chrome bug and the threat of data loss. That’s especially true if you’re using an Android platform, according to Forbes. The publication, citing other tech websites, said Chrome 79 has […]
Yubico Launches New Version Of Authenticator App
Authentication security key manufacturer Yubico has launched the latest version of its iOS mobile application which now extends support for near field communication to deliver tap-and-go flexibility and authentication over a Lighting connection. The company said the new app – v. 1.1 – now works with all major desktop and mobile platforms, including full support […]
Here’s Why Decision Makers Need to Care About Google’s Project Nightingale
The Project Nightingale whistleblower reveals why he or she lifted the lid on Google, and why people should care about the information being transferred.
Tech Managers Need Identity Management Techniques (For Personal AND Business Data)
We at TechDecisions have spoken with many MSPs recently, and as a result, we’re feeling a bit… paranoid. I’m personally about to download a password manager since that was identified as one of the most common identity management techniques MSPs advise their clients use. Now more than ever, I’m afraid any personal data compromised might have a […]
60 Minutes & Cyber Security Company Echo Concern over 2020 Election Security
We’ve covered 2020 election security and how much of the United States doesn’t seem serious about it. Apparently, the journalists at popular current events show 60 Minutes see the same sad trend in America right now. Last Sunday’s episode covered Russian hacking of the 2016 U.S. elections with a focus on Congressional races. That segment included a […]
Californians Will Soon Have More Control Over Their Personal Data Thanks to This Law
The California Consumer Privacy Act will help California consumers have better access to their data, and deny which companies look at and use it.
‘Alarming’ Prevalence of IoT and Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities in Real-World Network Study
IoT and industrial control system vulnerabilities are “alarming” in their rampant state, says a report by CyberX called “2020 Global IoT/ICS Risk Report.” The data illustrates that IoT/ICS networks and unmanaged devices are soft targets for adversaries, increasing the risk of costly downtime, catastrophic safety and environmental incidents, and theft of sensitive intellectual property, the […]
