#data-security

#data-security

The Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 features XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption, ensuring data is always stored encrypted and never in plain text, maximizing security for users.

AI chatbots are widespread in many different sectors as they can provide natural and engaging interactions. We already know these models aren't good at protecting information.

"Small and mid-sized businesses are facing a perfect storm of complexity: unknown risks living within unknown apps and AI services," said Don MacLennan, Chief Product Officer at LastPass.

ByteDance is reportedly planning a separate standalone TikTok app for the U.S. to address data security concerns and regulatory pressure, which could pave the way for a partial or full monetization event.

Researchers identified 139 novel methods to cause AI systems to misbehave, including generating misinformation and leaking personal data, during a red teaming exercise.

The MoD faces a complex challenge in managing vast and sensitive datasets in the knowledge that even a single case of data leak or loss can be catastrophic.

Sometimes technology feels like a gilded cage, and you're not the one holding the key. Most people can't live off the grid, so how do we stop data brokers who track and exploit you for money? Tech companies that distort what you see and hear? Governments that restrict, censor, and intimidate? No one can do it alone, but EFF was built to protect your rights.

Green Grid's lawsuit claims Zihan Yuan downloaded confidential files during a personal leave, accessing sensitive company data irrelevant to her job role. The firm seeks damages.

Nearly a quarter of UK businesses detect unauthorized devices accessing corporate data at least every month, with nearly half having experienced a data breach caused by unmanaged devices during the last year alone.

Employees in advertising are reliant on AI tools for research and idea generation, with concerns about misuse and lack of verification, raising questions around productivity and information security.

"CrushFTP 10 before 10.8.5 and 11 before 11.3.4_23, when the DMZ proxy feature is not used, mishandles AS2 validation and consequently allows remote attackers to obtain admin access via HTTPS."

Over 569 data incidents occurred in the Ministry of Defence in 2023-24, revealing significant concerns about their ability to protect sensitive information securely. This is an increase from 550 incidents the previous year and includes losses of electronic devices and mishandling of protected documents.

Microsoft Teams continues to gain ground as a business collaboration tool, in part because Microsoft has tied the meeting and messaging app ever more tightly to the rest of its Microsoft 365 productivity suite over the years.

AWS migration offers unparalleled opportunities for scalability, flexibility, and innovation, but security concerns are critical. Without a robust framework, sensitive data can be exposed during migration.

Compromised usernames and passwords have typically been at the root of many damaging data breaches, highlighting the inadequacy of current authentication methods.

Government organizations require sophisticated tools to manage complex stakeholder relationships while adhering to strict compliance requirements.

Percona has announced its Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) extension for PostgreSQL, designed to secure sensitive data at rest and meet compliance requirements.

Criminals masquerading as insurers are tricking patients and healthcare providers into handing over medical records and bank account information via emails and text messages, according to the FBI.

Security is no longer just a department's job - it's now central to how modern companies operate.