Spyware is defined as a “generic term for a range of surreptitious malware such as keyloggers, remote access trojans, and backdoor trojans, especially those that allow remote surveillance of passwords and other sensitive data”. The term can also refer to “more aggressive adware”, which collects user information such as visited websites, installed applications, and other personal … More 8 things you should know about spyware
The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has confirmed that 12 of its hotels across the Americas suffered a suspected data breach. The group first reported it was looking into irregularities at a small number of its properties back in December, an investigation that was conducted alongside leading cybersecurity firms. At the center of the investigation was IHG’s payment … More InterContinental Hotels Group confirms suspected data breach
Fueled by the technological advancements of recent years, the volume of data produced, processed and shared worldwide, has reached unforeseen proportions. However, these connected phenomena haven’t been adequately reflected in the respective laws which govern data – at least until now. Introducing major changes to Europe’s privacy laws, a new single data protection act, General … More Is GDPR good or bad news for business?
If you have a so-called smart TV from VIZIO, LG, or Samsung, you may want to check its settings related to Privacy, Marketing, and Automatic Content Recognition (ACR). Why? Because your TV may be collecting information about what you and your family watch, and then sharing that data with third parties in ways that you … More Getting smart about TV data collection and sharing
Just over one in five banks and insurers are confident in their ability to identify data breaches, according to a new global survey from Capgemini Consulting. Canvassing the opinions of 7,600 consumers and more than 180 senior data privacy and security professionals, the authors found that less than a third (29%) of organizations offered both … More Banking chiefs ‘lack confidence to identify data breaches’
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