A global ransomware epidemic resulted in a lucrative new line of business for the insurance industry and, according to some critics, emboldened cyber-criminals. As a result, soaring ransomware claims has had an effect on the insurance industry as well — with AXA announcing that it will stop writing cyber-insurance policies in France that reimburse customers for extortion … [Read more...] about Ransomware about to become less profitable
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The Hidden Privacy Risk in Note-Taking Apps
People are doing more than ever to protect their privacy as they strive to stay relevant while maintaining their distance. But not every privacy risk is explained in the news. Explore some of the lesser-known though commonly encountered privacy risks that lurk in the apps that people have turned to. Read More … [Read more...] about The Hidden Privacy Risk in Note-Taking Apps
Find the Fine Print
It is the rare person who reads through entire privacy policies. According to Carnegie Mellon researchers, reading all the privacy policies encountered in a year would take 76 work days. The Facebook fine print is a good example. In the US Congressional hearings held in the wake of the recent Facebook/Cambridge Analytica data debacle, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) noted that … [Read more...] about Find the Fine Print
3 Key Steps for Improving Data Protection
The recently reported data breach that affected 240,000 Department of Homeland Security employees is a harsh reminder that the people inside an organization are the greatest threat to data security. While hackers, ransomware and other misdeeds make headlines, it is important to remember that trusted insiders account for 100 percent of all breaches: … [Read more...] about 3 Key Steps for Improving Data Protection
2017 National Seminar and Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and The University of Utah invite you to participate in the 2017 National Seminar and Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education on October 10-11, at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. This two-day event will include workshop sessions, a tabletop exercise and an after-action review session on preparing participants to … [Read more...] about 2017 National Seminar and Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education
