All articles by PrivSec Report – Page 14
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FeatureInterview: Behind The Great Hack, with David Carroll
Released this summer on Netflix, The Great Hack is a documentary that explores the murky data-sharing relationship between Facebook and Cambridge Analytica.
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NewsThe Great Hack documentary arrives on Netflix this month
This summer sees the arrival of The Great Hack, a documentary exploring the Facebook / Cambridge Analytica scandal and how it lifts the mask on the dark arts of personal data processing.
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ArticleOffice 365 banned in German state schools due to privacy worries
Schools in Hesse, Germany will stop using Microsoft Office 365 because of a cyber-security risk which could lead to violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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ArticleICO intends to fine British Airways £183m for data breach
British Airways could face a fine of £183 million as a result of a data breach that was disclosed by the airline on 6th September 2018.
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NewsAI cat flap can lock out mouse-carrying moggies
An AI-powered cat flap has been created which stops a pet from entering the building if it’s carrying prey in its mouth.
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PodcastRowenna Fielding: Professional Data Protection Nerd & Information Governance Geek
In this episode, hear from the Data Protection Lead at Protecture - Rowenna Fielding.
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PodcastJoe Dignan: IoT & Smart City Expert
In this episode, hear from the Founder of Kintechy - Joe Digman, as he discusses the Internet of Things and Smart Cities.
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PodcastSteve Wright: GDPR Advisor to Bank of England
The PrivSec Podcast is a series of discussions that covers the complete privacy, data protection and security spectrum, featuring subject matter experts.
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FeatureCan artificial intelligence beat a human hacker?
At some point, we have all completed a captcha to prove we are human when online. So, when a robot successfully completed the test, we were left asking, are our computers secure?
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FeatureThe importance of consent and privacy when deploying voice biometrics
In a recent discussion with an acquaintance the following question was posed; would it bother you if a biometric template of yourself, any biometric at all, was stored by a third-party, be that a bank, healthcare provider, government agency or any other responsible entity?
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NewsNHS data breach exposes 24 staff data in Scotland
The private data of 24 NHS employees have been caught up in a data breach, reports reveal.
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NewsResearch reveals the most vulnerable IoT devices
SAM Seamless Network unveils its Threat Assessment Lab research, investigating new attack vectors focusing on IoTs.
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ArticlePersonal data of TalkTalk breach victims discovered online
In 2015, news broke of a hack on TalkTalk, which compromised the personal data of 155,959 of the telecommunications firm’s customers, including 15,656 who had their bank details hacked.
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NewsWhat is GDPR’s impact on cyber insurance?
Experts say that the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is pushing up the demand for cyber insurance – a trend that may increase as GDPR-style rules are adopted around the world.
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NewsMcAfee, Symantec & Trend Micro breached by Russian hacking group
The three US-based antivirus software vendors that had been breached by a Russian hacking group have now been identified.
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ArticleHMRC handed an enforcement notice following GDPR violation
Following an investigation HM Revenue and Customers (HMRC) has been hit with an enforcement notice after contravening the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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ArticleInadequate security sees surge in IoT data breaches, study shows
Research finds that the number of data breaches linked to Internet of Things (IoT) devices has increased considerably over the last two years.
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FeatureThe importance of securing customer data over the phone
Ensuring the safety of customers’ financial data is a priority in an era of ever-tighter regulations and increasing pressure. Breaches of credit card details, passwords or bank account information have sadly been a common occurrence in recent years – 2018 alone saw several major airline companies suffer cyber-attacks leading to thousands of customers falling victim to the theft of their financial details.
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ArticleMalaysia reviews data protection laws
Malaysia is in the process of updating its data protection laws to bring them in line with current standards.
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Article‘Ethical’ hack compromises data of countless online shoppers
Hundreds of thousands of online shoppers have had their personal data exposed in a recent ‘ethical’ hack.
