Articles and Columns for December 2023 Violence Against Women and International Law – Updated December 2023 – 13 new resources added. Sabrina I. Pacifici AI in Banking and Finance, December 31, 2023 – This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, industry white papers, academic papers and speeches on the subject of… Continue Reading
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Online museum collections down after cyberattack on service provider
Bleeping Computer: “Museum software solutions provider Gallery Systems has disclosed that its ongoing IT outages were caused by a ransomware attack last week. Gallery Systems was formed in April 2022 when it merged with Artsystems, a global leader in gallery and collection management software, and boasts an impressive client portfolio, including over 800 museums. Notable… Continue Reading
What to do (and avoid) after you’ve been scammed
Washington Post [read free] – If you’re not careful, the hours after a scam can lead to more lost money or stress – There’s a booming industry of criminals who target people at their worst moments, squeezing more money or information out of them in exchange for false hope. They’ll promise to get you back into… Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, December 23, 2023
Via LLRX – Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, December 23, 2023 – Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the… Continue Reading
Dude, Where’s My Kia/Hyundai?
Data is Plural by David Johnston: “This Power BI report presents data on the recent surge in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles across various cities in the U.S. The report is based on car theft data collected from 43 cities, highlighting the number of thefts occurring each month and specifically identifying how many of… Continue Reading
SEC’s new data breach disclosure rules take effect
TechCrunch – What you need to know: “Starting December 18, publicly-owned companies operating in the U.S. must comply with a new set of rules requiring them to disclose “material” cyber incidents within 96 hours. The regulation represents a significant shake-up for organizations, many of which have argued that the new rules open them up to… Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, December 16, 2023
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, December 16, 2023 – Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and… Continue Reading
Proton Mail Now Has a Desktop App
How to Geek: “Proton now makes a whole suite of software geared towards privacy and security enthusiasts, following the strictest standards of encryption, but it all had its start back when the company launched Proton Mail. It was the company’s first product back in 2013, but there still hasn’t been a true desktop client. That’s… Continue Reading
How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google
ZDNet – The best online data removal services. Erasing yourself from the internet isn’t an easy or quick process, but these services can assist you. Google – Find and remove personal contact info in Google Search results. “When you use “Results about you,” you can find out if your personal contact info, like your home… Continue Reading
FTC Warns be skeptical about QR codes
The Verge: “The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned the public against scanning any old QR code in a consumer alerts blog last week. Naturally, the warning comes down to security and privacy — bad actors can put QR codes in inconspicuous places or send them via text or email, then just sit back and wait… Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, December 9, 2023
Via LLRX – Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, December 9, 2023 – Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on… Continue Reading
Mozilla Privacy Not Included Gift Guide
Mozilla Foundation: “Make smart choices to protect your privacy. Search for products. Read expert reviews. Get tips and tricks. Dozens of products are reviewed, include Tips to Protect Yourself when using each product, What data does the company collect for each product, as well as the following explanations that document each evaluation: A Little Creppy,… Continue Reading
