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The GDPR in our point of view

In our previous writings we have talked about the GDPR regulations in general, but as it is now a hotter topic than ever, we decided to share some more on the topic. The General Data Protection Regulation has been all over the news in the past few months. Some companies were more prepared than others, and disputes were present all over Europe on how to implement the necessary requirements before the deadline passes. GDPR changes how personal data is being handled, meaning that organizations will have to change their practices drastically if they want to avoid fines. But the regulation does not necessarily mean that one must panic. However, every company needs to increase their awareness of and preparedness for GDPR, it is not necessarily an impossible task.

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Examples of insecure IoT devices that can cause nightmares

Internet of Things (or IoT) plays an extremely important part in our day-to-day life. Internet-connected technology is present everywhere, take for example smart assistants like Siri and Alexa, smart cars, smart watches, or even smart homes. These systems are helpful in our everyday lives, but also, they include a greater concern for enterprises who are unable to secure each and every device on their network. This gives cybercriminals opportunity to access their network with just one insecure device.

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Facebook and its new data policy

Facebook has been a hot topic in 2018, and it is time to reflect to its newest data policy changes in connection with their recent scandals. At the end of April, Facebook released new data policies regarding its users’ private information.

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Why is VPN useful, and how to use it?

Today we dive into the topic of internet security again, and we are going to discuss the basics of VPN and the importance of it in business life. With the help of VPN, you can make the Internet safer, more secure and more private for yourself and your enterprise. But how does it work, and what are the most important aspects to it?

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5 of the best data security technologies right now

As GDPR is going into effect, it will strengthen and unify data protection for individuals, giving them control over their personal data. It affects all businesses, including non-Europeans, operating in the EU. To help cybersecurity and privacy professionals prepare for a future in which their organizations will increasingly be held accountable for the data on consumers they collect, it is time to gather some of the best technologies for cybersecurity and data protection that are present in the market.

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Useful ways to increase data security

Cybersecurity is on the rise, and as it is progressing at a huge speed, improvements in technologies are becoming better for both protecting our data, and for hackers and cyber-criminals to exploit it as well. For business organizations, this means a constant increasing in threats of cyber attacks towards them. Increased security measures are not just a for protecting data, but for protecting the infrastructure of the business as well.

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Cultural differences in data security

The differences on what counts as private information are varying, depending on which country we are talking about. In the EU, for example, an address, an e-mail address or a phone number already counts as sensible information, and companies can only use it if you agree to the terms. However, the social security number is not that highly protected, meanwhile, in the USA that code is the most valid link to your personal life. This is a huge difference: While in the EU a hacker cannot do much with a single social security number, in the US they can even apply for a loan or steal your whole identity.

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Facebook and Cambridge Analytica – the road so far

In our latest articles we broadened out topics by introducing some of the most burning issues that are concerning online media about safety and security on social media, and this time we would like to add our own thoughts of the Facebook link to Cambridge Analytica scandal so far.

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The General Data Protection Regulation

According to the official statement, The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation by which the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission intend to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the European Union (EU). GDPR requires businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states.

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The basics of credit card hacking

As nowadays fund transfers and online shopping are taking up a huge majority of our finances, the number of related of frauds are on the rise as well. Today we dive into the topic of credit card hacking. We will discuss vulnerabilities in credit and debit card functionality that can help hackers steal data.

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