What is GDPR? Europe’s data protection rules are undergoing sweeping changes. To keep up with the huge amount of digital data being created, rules across the continent have been re-written and are due to be enforced. From May 25, 2018, the new mutually agreed European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will update personal data rules. […]
In the face of devastating penalties prepared by Google, Symantec announced plans to sell its SSL issuance certificate business to rival company DigiCert. Source: Symantec Sells SSL Business to DigiCert for $950M in Cash and 30% Shares Switch to MediaBlaze Hosts in partnership with GlobalSign, and receive 20% OFF your order, this offer is only […]
FedEx’s disclosure of a material impact from NotPetya last week highlighted the awkward two-step that companies play around malware outbreaks and data breaches. Source: Is a ransomware infection always a data breach? Yes. | Digital Guardian
The two tech firms have confirmed they were tricked out of $100m (£77m) in an alleged scam. Google and Facebook have confirmed that they fell victim to an alleged $100m (£77m) scam. In March, it was reported that a Lithuanian man had been charged over an email phishing attack against “two US-based internet companies” that […]
Phishing isn’t an unfamiliar term in these parts. In a previous blog post, we tackled the many ways hackers use phishing emails to trick users into downloading malicious attachments or visit malicious websites. In 2016 alone, phishing attacks have increased by a staggering 400%, and this year, the trend is likely to progress. So today, […]
Protecting your online anonymity is no piece of cake. After all, today’s internet ecosystem – which is becoming increasingly surveilled and ad-driven – seeks to achieve the exact opposite. Whether it’s for national security or to steer you towards a product, marketers and governments want to find out everything about you. That’s why throwing them […]