How Facebook’s data issue is a lesson for everyone
The headlines have been dominated by the recent news around Facebook, Cambridge Analytica and the misuse of customer data. The impact of these revelations has led to millions …
UK govt wants IoT manufacturers to take responsability for security
The UK government aims to shift the burden of securing IoT devices away from consumers and put the onus of securing them squarely on the manufacturers. “Poorly secured …
Global security trends for 2018: GDPR, identity and access security
In its third annual global IT security survey, Versasec found Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is impacting security planning around the world, smart …
Backdooring connected cars for covert remote control
We’ve all known for a while now that the security of connected cars leaves a lot to be desired. The latest proof of that sad state of affairs comes from Argentinian …
UK cyber risk picture: Emergency services at risk of a major cyber attack
The UK’s emergency services are at risk of a major cyber-attack. This is the finding of a new landscape analysis, issued by intelligence provider Anomali. The UK Threat …
How Google implements the Right To Be Forgotten
Who is asking Google to delist certain URLs appearing in search results related to their name, and what kind of requests does the search giant honor? The company has been …
Is GDPR-regulated data lurking in unexpected pockets of your organization?
A recent study showed that over 60 percent of corporate data is stored on employee endpoints. And yet, as companies work to ensure compliance with the new General Data …
Hack In The Box announces keynote speakers for 2018 Amsterdam event
Hack In The Box Security Conference (HITBSecConf) is returning to Amsterdam in April this year with more than 70 speakers who will take to stage. This year’s marks the 9th …
GDPR quick guide: Why non-compliance could cost you big
If you conduct business in the EU, offer goods or services to, or monitor the online behavior of EU citizens, then the clock is ticking. You only have a few more months …
German court says Facebook use of personal data is illegal
Facebook’s default privacy settings and some of its terms of service fall afoul of the German Federal Data Protection Act, the Berlin Regional Court has found. By not …
Data of 800,000 Swisscom customers compromised in breach
Swisscom, the biggest telecom company in Switzerland, has suffered a data breach that resulted in the compromise of personal data of some 800,000 customers, i.e., nearly ten …
HITB Security Conference in Amsterdam is all about advanced research
The agenda for Day 2 of the 9th annual HITB Security Conference in The Netherlands has been announced with even more advanced research including new sandbox evasion …