Data Breach Privacy

Former Uber CISO charged for concealing hack

Yesterday Uber’s former security chief Joe Sullivan was charged with attempting to conceal a hack from federal investigators. This hack exposed the email addresses and phone numbers of 57 million drivers and passengers. As a result the former CISO could face up to eight years in prison for not promptly disclosing to the employee and […]

Privacy Security

How to improve cyber security within your organisation?

NCSC published the following Small Business Guide for Cyber Security with the following steps for which ID Control gives some free trials of cloud security services: Backing up your data; Protecting your organization from malware (f.e. https://antivirusservice.eu/ ); Keep your mobile devices safe (f.e. https://antivirusservice.eu/ ); Using password to keep your data safe (f.e. https://idcontrol.pw); Avoid phishing attacks. […]

Hackers Privacy

Spy on satellite broadband traffic using $300?

Transmitted information via satellite broadband connections – something that’s useful in areas where fixed internet connections might be slow or non-existent – could get their traffic sniffed, potentially putting usernames and passwords into the hands of attackers, as well as the ability to track sensitive but often not encrypted information about individuals or corporations. You […]

Privacy Security

FBI: how to recognize malicious web stores?

The FBI has provided Internet users with tips for recognizing malicious web stores. According to the U.S. Service, there is an increase in the number of victims being tracked down through fake online stores. The US regulator FTC also reports an increase in the number of shoppers who do not receive ordered goods. These include […]

Privacy Security

8 recommendations for working from home safely.

Safe working from home not under control? Then follow the following 8 recommendations to work from home safely: Set up two-factor authentication for administrators. Set up two-factor authentication for regular users. Avoid using administration rights with normal users. Record what users do within your environment. Set ‘alerts’ to receive notifications about strange activities. Know the […]

Data Breach Privacy

Facebook sued for violating privacy

The Consumers’ Association and the Data Privacy Foundation “Data Privacy Stichting (DPS)”. Have joined forces to force Facebook to pay compensation via a subpoena. The Consumers’ Association calls on consumers to join the campaign. Facebook is accused of collecting private data from its users and their Facebook friends for years and making this data accessible […]