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The data management solutions provider, Commvault, has publicly announced a partnership with the technology giant, IBM, in providing a more compelling, unified platform for both on-site and cloud infrastructure covering storage, backup, indexing, and migration. The relationship will broaden the coverage of the current IBM Business Resilience Platform and help them further compete with their […]
Last year the credit reporting firm Equifax revealed how unknown hackers stole a personal data of over 143 million Americans – In another incident, sensitive data of 123 million American Households were leaked online. Now, Exactis, a Florida based marketing firm is being blamed for exposing personal information of over 340 million people online – The […]
According to Big Brother Watch, a British privacy advocate, and civil liberties organization, the Voice ID system of HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) has stored voice records of over 5.1 million British citizens – All that without their consent or knowledge. The voice collection saga began in January last year when HMRC launched a service called Voice ID aiming at […]
Hackers are threatening companies to leak stolen user data online to hurt them through GDPR regulations – In return they are demanding ransom money. On 25 May 2018, the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which aims to improve information security on a global scale came into force. At the same time, this provoked […]
The General Data Protection Regulation became enforceable on May 25th, 2018, and since then, the risk of a cyber breach has become considerably more concerning for those hosting and processing the information of EU citizens. From massive fines (think €20 million!) to damaged reputations, the consequences of complacency on the subject of data protection and […]
The new General Data Protection Regulation by the European Union, which took effect on 25th May 2018, will have a negative impact on the Internet security at large. It looks like cybercriminals will have insulation, as they will be protected by the critical ICANN WHOIS information. It seems like the new law will be on their side as it […]
As reported by Reuters, New York, – $1.2 billion has been stolen by Cyber criminals in cryptocurrencies since 2017. This figure is according to the estimate from the Anti-Phishing Working Group released on Thursday. Ever since the popularity of bitcoin rose nearly 1,500 digital tokens have put the spotlight on the unregulated sector. The estimates were part of the […]
Organizations that gather data of citizens in the European Union (EU) nations should agree to strict new standards around ensuring client information by May 25. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is relied upon to set another standard for consumer rights with respect to their information, however, organizations will be tested as they set up […]
Internet safety is a key concern both professionally and personally — it’s probable that the vast majority of individuals do not know how much, or what kind of, data is being held on them. Perhaps even most employees are unaware of the sort of data they collect from their customers. As data collection and Internet […]
Data protection has never been more important, and keeping up to date on your requirements as business is becoming a vital part of your business management. With the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that comes into effect in May 2018, it’s vital to ensure that you are protecting the data that your […]