Online Privacy
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US Data Protection and Privacy in 2020
How Does Data Protection and Privacy Look in 2020? Since 2018, there has been many proposals for federal privacy laws, and none of them has...
Privacy Issues in the New Big Data Economy
As organizations tap into big data and rush to integrate intelligence, we must start to put in place regulation so that technology is a...
Considering a VPN? Make the Right Choice for Your Needs
When it comes to free internet services, that often means that you’re paying by providing data that may be far more valuable than the fees...
We’re Surrounded By Spying Machines: What Can We Do About It?
To think we’ll be able to completely avoid smart devices to protect our privacy seems far-fetched. So gather as much information as you can...
Malicious VPN Apps: How to Protect Your Data
Recent VPNpro research uncovers concern over the common use of malicious apps, including VPN apps, largely due to the fact that Google Play...
Biometrics: Moving Forward with Password-Free Security
With large numbers and cases of security breaches affecting the world, it's obvious that we need to find more secure solutions other than...
Job Role: Cryptographer
Cryptography is a game that everyone has to play — and it’s still evolving in the age of quantum computing and AI.
Biometrics: New Advances Worth Paying Attention To
What's happening in the field of biometrics? Some people would say: not much. Some others, who are closer to the industry, would say a lot...
Encryption Vs. Decryption: What's the Difference?
In truth, encryption is rooted in practices that date back thousands of years. The technology and codes have changed, but some of the...
Cryptography: Understanding Its Not-So-Secret Importance to Your Business
Modern cybercriminals are becoming more aggressive every day, but they're not the only prying eyes trying to spy on your data
Massive Data Breaches: The Truth You Might Not Know About
Learn the truth of what actually happens in those massive data breaches that claim millions, even billions, of user IDs were sucked into...
Privacy Compliance: Gearing Up for 2020
Data privacy advocates succeeded in pushing for regulations in the EU in the form of GDPR. On the other side of the Atlantic, individual...
6 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2020
One of the major cyber security predictions for 2020 is that there will be a rise in ransomware attacks; not just your average ransomware...
The Truth About Cybersecurity
Hackers attack a computer every 39 seconds, but what's almost as surprising is the number of people who believe that they’ll never be...
How to Keep from Getting Phished in 2020
Phishing scams are rapidly evolving both in terms of the tools being used and the cleverness with which they are being designed. But there...
Understanding Biometric Security: The Growing Threats and How to Beat Them
Some believe facial features or the way you type, are more secure than a password, but there are still millions of data breaches and...
Understanding Privacy Risks and Benefits of Skype Communication
Learn the privacy benefits of Skype and also the privacy concerns related to it.
Machine Learning Vs. Cybercrime: 4 Ways ML is Fighting Back
AI and ML are also powerful forces in disrupting cybercrime, protect enterprises, and safeguard data against breaches and exploits. What...
Agility Versus Security: Is Finding a Compromise Still Necessary in 2019?
It’s time to have a look at agility and security methods, their strength, weaknesses and historical uses, and the newer approaches that...