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Who’s Behind the DomainNetworks Snail Mail Scam?

Krebs on Security

com , and its registration details are likewise hidden behind privacy services. Thedomainsvault’s “Frequently Asked Questions” page is quite similar to the one on the DomainNetworks website; both begin with the question of why the company is sending a mailer that looks like a bill for domain services.

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Experts warn of a spike in May and June of 8Base ransomware attacks

Security Affairs

The group has been active since March 2022, it focused on small and medium-size businesses in multiple industries, including finance, manufacturing, business services, and IT. “This list contains only those companies that have neglected the privacy and importance of the data of their employees and customers,”.

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China: new rules on use of algorithms for digital business, data analytics and decision-making

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

The new “Administrative Regulations on Algorithm Recommendation of Internet Business Services” comes into force on 1 March 2022, and will introduce important rules on the use of algorithms when operating digital platforms/websites/apps – including targeted marketing – in China. Authors: Carolyn Bigg , Venus Cheung , Fangfang Song.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 30 October – 5 November 2023

IT Governance

The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 30 October – 5 November 2023 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. We’ll be back next week with the biggest and most interesting news stories, all rounded up in one place for you. In the meantime, if you missed it, check out last week’s round-up.

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GDPR Article 28 Contracts: What You Need to Know

IT Governance

About Andrew Snow Andrew ‘Andy’ Snow is a GDPR DPO (data protection officer) with extensive public- and private-sector experience in regulatory compliance, privacy compliance framework development, and other areas relating to data protection. He’s also an enthusiastic data privacy and cyber security trainer.

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News alert: DigiCert acquires Vercara to enhance cloud-based DNS management, DDoS protection

The Last Watchdog

Focused on targeted sectors within five industries – technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer and business services – the firm invests in profitable, growing companies around the world with opportunities for sustained growth.

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California Consumer Privacy Act: The Challenge Ahead — Key Terms in the CCPA

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

This is the second installment in Hogan Lovells’ series on the California Consumer Privacy Act. Legislative history can speak volumes about those word choices, and the unique legislative history of the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) only highlights the importance of understanding the terms used in the act.

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