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GDPR
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Exercise tech firm Kinomap leaks 40GB database with 42M records
Kinomap did not respond to researchers whatsoever and left the database exposed to public access.
April 21, 2020
“Secure” cloud storage provider exposes customer data in plain-text
A "secure" cloud storage provider not so "secure" for customers after all. Here's what happened and how it puts customers at risk.
March 30, 2020
Israeli firm leaks database with addresses of millions of Americans
Israeli marketing company Straffic has leaked personal sensitive data of millions of unsuspecting users mostly from the US and European countries.
February 28, 2020
Online Privacy: What to Expect in 2020
Without much ado, let's see what to expect in the world of online privacy in 2020 and how to prepare for the new changes.
December 31, 2019
Can ordinary companies keep up with data compliance regulations?
For many companies, data compliance regulations (GDPR) are a huge burden, and one that’s only getting heavier.
October 6, 2019
The Growing Importance of Cyber Security Skills
Cyber attacks are on the rise and it isn’t just the large corporations who are targeted, anyone who…
June 6, 2019
WordPress GDPR Compliance plugin hacked to spread backdoor
Update your GDPR Compliance plugin right now. Security researchers have identified a critical vulnerability in the popular WP GDPR…
November 13, 2018
Millions of Telefonica customers’ data exposed after security breach
Telefonica, a telecom operator based in Spain, has become a victim of a security breach after hackers managed…
July 17, 2018
Worse than Equifax: Personal records of 340M people leaked online
Last year the credit reporting firm Equifax revealed how unknown hackers stole a personal data of over 143…
June 29, 2018
Voice records of millions of Brits stored by tax agency without consent
According to Big Brother Watch, a British privacy advocate, and civil liberties organization, the Voice ID system of HMRC (Her Majesty’s…
June 26, 2018