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Privacy Tip #247 – TikTok in Multiple Cross Hairs

I have never been a fan of TikTok. In general, I do not trust any Chinese technology companies because of the influence and requirements the Chinese government wields over them....more

Connecticut Insurance Dept. Reminds Licensees to Comply with Data Security Law

On July 20, 2020, the Connecticut Insurance Department issued a bulletin to licensees reminding them that the Connecticut Insurance Data Security Law (“Act”) becomes effective on October 1, 2020 and providing guidance on...more

Privacy Tip #245 – Another Breach Notification Letter

This week, I received a breach notification letter from a large financial institution stating that my personal information, including my name, Social Security number, account name and number, contact information, date of...more

Privacy Tip #241 – Who is db851dd?

As you know, I very rarely download mobile apps. Except for a multi-factor authentication app, and of course, the Jumbo privacy app....more

Hackers Spoofing Zoom to Obtain Credentials and Passwords

After incidents of Zoom “bombing,” including a recent intrusion by hackers to disrupt a church service with foul content (don’t these guys have better things to do?), it has been reported that hackers are now taking advantage...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - May 2020

Adult Streaming Site Leaves 7TB of Users’ Information Unsecured - Live adult streaming website CAM4 has reportedly not secured 7TB of users’ information, which may be able to be used for blackmail and identity theft...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - April 2020 #5

ExecuPharm Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack Published on Internet - In a growing trend, pharmaceutical company ExecuPharm became the victim of a ransomware attack on March 13, 2020, by the CLOP ransomware group, which...more

Privacy, Security and Data Loss Prevention

I always enjoy hosting and participating in the CISO Executive Network meetings. The meetings offer Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) the opportunity to discuss together ways they can improve security in their...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - April 2020 #3

Sodinokibi Hackers Switch Payment Mechanism to Monero - The hackers behind the Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware have reportedly switched their demands for payment from Bitcoin or Ethereum to Monero cryptocurrency to try to...more

Interpol Issues Alert on Increased Risk of Ransomware Attacks Against COVID-19 Medical Organizations

Interpol has issued an alert to global law enforcement agencies about the increased risk of ransomware attacks on hospitals, health care providers and other organizations on the front line of response to the COVID-19...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - April 2020

Microsoft Issues Cybersecurity Risk Warning and Offers Help to Hospitals During COVID-19 Crisis - On April 1, 2020, Microsoft issued a specific warning to health care entities alerting them that they are at particular risk...more

Microsoft Issues Cybersecurity Risk Warning and Offers Help to Hospitals During COVID-19 Crisis

On April 1, 2020, Microsoft issued a specific warning to health care entities alerting them that they are at particular risk during the COVID-19 crisis, as threat actors are using the pandemic to take advantage of...more

FTC Issues Tips for Working from Home During Coronavirus Outbreak

In response to the coronavirus crisis, many companies have mandated that employees work from home in order to assist in slowing the spread of the virus....more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - March 2020

Two Las Vegas casinos’ networks were down over the past week, with posted signs saying “Cash Only” throughout the casinos after a suspected ransomware attack. Electronic slot machines were silent as the casinos reacted to the...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - February 2020 #3

Natural Gas Compressor Facility Shut Down After Ransomware Attack - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this week that a ransomware attack shut down a natural gas compressor facility for two days. While in...more

Yearly Data Breach Reporting Due to OCR by February 29

Every year, we remind our readers that the HIPAA data breach notification regulations require covered entities to notify the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of any reportable data breaches that involved fewer than 500...more

Frequency and Cost of Insider Threats Continue to Increase

The Ponemon Institute recently issued its 2020 Cost of insider Threats Global Report, which finds that the frequency and cost of insider threats is continued to increase. Sponsored by ObserveIT and IBM, the 2020 report is the...more

Cyber Criminals Using Coronavirus Concern to Assist with Intrusions

Concern over the spreading coronavirus from China is legitimate and real. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus a global health emergency, and the United States and other countries are limiting...more

NIST Releases Privacy Framework: A Tool for Improving Privacy Through Enterprise Risk Management

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released its first privacy framework tool (the “Privacy Framework”) on January 16, 2020. In the Executive Summary...more

FBI Warns of Retaliatory Cyber-Attack from Iran

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning of a heightened likelihood of Iranian cyber-attacks following the escalation of tension between the U.S. and Iran. This follows the warning last week by the Department of...more

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