The Last Watchdog

MARCH 14, 2022

When was the last time you read an online privacy policy in its entirety? Related: What happened to privacy in 2021. Financial services, health, home security, governance and all other mission critical services are now provided online. This document is called a privacy policy. Perhaps, never?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Cyber threats cause significant economic damage and threaten customer protection and data privacy. Experts are observing a significant increase in the number of Ransomware attacks against hospitals, financial institutions, schools, and other critical infrastructure in G7 countries. . ” continues the statement.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Relevance of Privacy-Preserving Techniques and Generative AI to DORA Legislation madhav Tue, 10/29/2024 - 04:55 The increasing reliance on digital technologies has created a complex landscape of risks, especially in critical sectors like finance. The world has changed.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies worldwide, has compiled a comprehensive forecast outlining the imminent threats and novel security challenges anticipated in the upcoming year. Recent U.S.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

So, after multiple attempts to contact with management of MYMC, it becomes clear for us, that management of MYMC doesn't care about the privacy of own patients, sad to state this fact but it's true. Expect for the updates and keep your privacy in your own hands." Come on guys, seriously?

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Krebs on Security

MAY 3, 2019

A Pennsylvania credit union is suing financial industry technology giant Fiserv , alleging that “baffling” security vulnerabilities in the company’s software are “wreaking havoc” on its customers. Most alarmingly, this security control was purely illusory.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2020

Related: A firewall for microservices DevSecOps arose to insert security checks and balances into DevOps, aiming to do so without unduly degrading speed and agility. If you’re thinking that speed and security are like oil and water, you’re right. For a full drill down on our discussion, please give the accompanying podcast a listen.

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Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 20, 2023

On January 20, 2023, The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (“CIPL”) at Hunton Andrews Kurth published “Digital Assets and Privacy,” a discussion paper compiling insights from workshops with CIPL member companies that explored the intersection of privacy and digital assets, with a particular focus on blockchain technology.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

It’s rise in popularity has helped drive a new trend for start-ups to go “Cloud Native,” erecting their entire infrastructure, from the ground up, leveraging cloud services like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. Security burden. Rising API exposures are another big security concern, by the way.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2021

In May 2019, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that the website of mortgage settlement giant First American Financial Corp. NYSE:FAF ] was leaking more than 800 million documents — many containing sensitive financial data — related to real estate transactions dating back 16 years. First American Financial Corp.

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OpenText Information Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

Fast, easy, personalized, and engaging experiences are the name of the game in financial services. Here are six ways financial services organizations are tapping into the power of conversational experiences with mission-critical messaging: 1. Multi-factor authentication Security and privacy are key to building trust.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 30, 2021

One of the most commonly repeated phrases in the security industry is, “Security teams hate their SIEM!”. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is not what it was 20 years ago. Here are five misconceptions, or myths, related to the SIEM, now security analytics platforms: • SIEMs are only good for compliance.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

One of the main reason why companies are launching security centric features is, they value their customer’s data, privacy and security. Organizations and people use this because they simply trust this platform as it is secure and have strong encryption. What are the security risks of Slack? Admin Roles.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Lastly, the Alert provides recommendations to secure data, noting that (1) regulated entities should review whether it is necessary to display any NPI (even redacted NPI) and (2) NPI should not be displayed on public-facing sites unless there is a compelling reason to do so.

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Data Matters

MAY 4, 2022

Sidley announced today that David Lashway and John Woods have joined as partners in the firm’s Privacy and Cybersecurity practice in Washington, D.C. Adding significant bench strength to our Chambers-ranked Privacy and Cybersecurity practice is a win for Sidley and our clients,” said Yvette Ostolaza, Sidley’s Management Committee Chair.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

AUGUST 8, 2023

Authors: Carolyn Bigg, Amanda Ge and Venus Cheung On July 24, 2023, the People’s Bank of China (“ PBOC ”) released the Measures for the Management of Data Security in the Business Areas Falling into PBOC’s Jurisdiction (Draft for Comment) (“ Draft Measures” ) for public consultation, which closes on August 24, 2023.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2023

Those who fail to take a proactive approach to secure their data often learn the hard way how vulnerable – and valuable – that data can be. Data sovereignty plays a crucial role in a robust security strategy. When data is sovereign, an organization retains control and ownership over that data.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Solid Data Security: The Foundation of a Safe Digital World madhav Thu, 10/17/2024 - 04:58 It’s that time of year again. This year’s theme, “Secure Our World,” encourages people to safeguard the digital assets that are instrumental to their personal and professional lives. Oh, and it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The result?

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Data Protector

JANUARY 29, 2017

Does it really mean that in 481 days, European privacy regulators will be heralding the first megafine for non-compliance with one of the GDPR’s more obscure requirements? And also, what standard of evidence is necessary to be generated, just in case privacy regulators exercise their Article 30(4) right to request it. I think not.

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ARMA International

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The scope of a records and information management (RIM) program in financial services can seem overwhelming. Compared to other industries, the complexities of managing records and information in financial services are arguably some of the toughest to solve, primarily because of the intense regulatory scrutiny.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Thanks to AI, fraud attempts and successful attacks are alarmingly common and more advanced, with many businesses experiencing substantial financial losses directly resulting from these crimes. Enables secure data analytics while mitigating risks of exposure and compromise.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 16, 2024

Key recommendations for Financial Services to improve cybersecurity and resilience in multi-clouds madhav Wed, 01/17/2024 - 05:46 The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) will apply to the EU financial sector from 17 January 2025. As set out in its Article 2, DORA applies to the entire financial services sector.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2018

In a move to blanket the Internet with encrypted website traffic, Google is moving forward with its insistence that straggling website publishers adopt HTTPS Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Related: How PKI can secure IoT. This makes any personal information and details of financial transactions typed on HTTP web pages easy pickings.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 13, 2021

Come check out Antinalysis, the new address risk analyzer,” reads the service’s announcement, pointing to a link only accessible via ToR. But with countless criminals now making millions from ransomware, there is certainly a vast, untapped market for services that help those folks improve their operational security.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Researchers from the German cyber security company Aplite discovered 3,806 servers from 111 countries accessible on the Internet. In his keynote address, he said: “Privacy and AI go hand in hand – there is no either/or here. In his keynote address, he said: “Privacy and AI go hand in hand – there is no either/or here.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 16, 2024

The start of 2024 brings forth many questions as to what we can expect in the year ahead, especially in the financial services industry, where technological advances have skyrocketed and added complexities to an already turbulent landscape.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 16, 2025

However, as important as PCI may be, United States financial services organizations operate in one of the worlds most stringent and complex compliance landscapes. Understanding the US FinServ Compliance Landscape The US financial services industry is subject to a vast number of laws and regulations.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Tech consultancy IDC recently estimated that global spending on security-related hardware, software and services is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% Here are key takeaways: Security benefits Protect the data itself. It bakes security in and at the deepest level. It’s not for lack of trying. Talk more soon.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2022

Earmarked by the FBI as a particular threat to the financial service industry just over a year ago, the increase of internet traffic, data breaches and API usage all contribute to the perfect conditions for successful credential stuffing attacks. Salt Security says in their recommendations for how to defend against credential stuffing.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Much more effective authentication is needed to help protect our digital environment – and make user sessions smoother and much more secure. Let’s be clear, users want a better authentication experience, one that is more secure, accurate and easier to use. Invisible security. Related: Why FIDO champions passwordless systems.

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Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 24, 2018

On January 22, 2018, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued a press release reminding entities covered by its cybersecurity regulation that the first certification of compliance with the regulation is due on or prior to February 15, 2018.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Related: Preserving the privacy of the elderly As more traders and investors engage in these investment avenues, it is crucial to adopt robust security measures to safeguard sensitive and regulated information. Continuous threat detection is a proactive approach to maintaining trading environment security.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

On February 4, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued Circular Letter No. The post New York Department of Financial Services Issues First Guidance by a U.S. Regulator Concerning Cyber Insurance appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog. 1 See W.B.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In reality, the fraudster initiates a transaction — such as the “forgot password” feature on the financial institution’s site — which is what generates the authentication passcode delivered to the member. Unfortunately, Otsuka said, the scammers are defeating this layered security control as well.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2019

A core security challenge confronts just about every company today. While the benefits of DX are highly-touted , this shift has also spawned a whole new tier of unprecedented privacy and security challenges. The cloud is kind of dragging this movement along and DevOps and security are center stage, at the moment.”

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Data Protection Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

This blogpost summarises our recent webinar: “ An urgent message from Berlin: The importance of record retention in privacy and cybersecurity ”. The authority claimed a violation of data minimisation and privacy by design principles under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). . Why should this be a high priority project?

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 31, 2024

Beyond these economic effects, the rules have important data security benefits. The CFPB’s rules align with a key security idea: the decoupling principle. When you get a car loan or a house mortgage, that information, along with your Social Security number and other sensitive data, is also shared with unknown third parties.

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