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Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?

In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouTube. The findings reveal extensive, often unsettling, data aggregation practices that go beyond user expectations and present considerable privacy risks. This article breaks down key privacy challenges and offers practical guidance to help organizations safeguard consumer data in today’s complex … More → The post Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do? appeared first on Help Net Security.
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An Insider’s Guide to Choosing an EDR

Are you in the market for an EDR solution? Have you thought about having it managed by an MDR provider? Are all of these abbreviations very confusing? We don’t blame you—in the world of cybersecurity, there are way too many terms you’re expected to know without much explanation. In this session, learn about the pros and cons of different EDR and MDR solutions for those without a ton of technical experience. This advice is for anyone looking for a new EDR or MDR, but is made specifically for non-experts, so you can make the best choice for your organization whether you’re a seasoned pro or not.
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Osmedeus: Open-source workflow engine for offensive security

Osmedeus is an open-source workflow engine designed for offensive security. It serves as a versatile foundation, enabling users to easily create customized reconnaissance systems and scale them across extensive target lists. Osmedeus key features Speed up your recon process Organize your scan results Customize and optimize your recon process Integrate with new public and private tools Scale across a large number of targets Synchronize the results across many places Osmedeus is available for free on … More → The post Osmedeus: Open-source workflow engine for offensive security appeared first on Help Net Security.
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[Guest Diary] Insights from August Web Traffic Surge, (Wed, Nov 6th)

[This is a Guest Diary by Trevor Coleman, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu Bachelor's Degree in Applied Cybersecurity (BACS) program [1].
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AI-powered system detects toxic gases with speed and precision

Researchers have developed an AI-powered system that mimics the human sense of smell to detect and track toxic gases in real time. Using advanced artificial neural networks combined with a network of sensors, the system quickly identifies the source of harmful gases like nitrogen dioxide that poses severe respiratory health risks.
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House Veterans slam Sec. McDonough over VA request for emergency funding

The department is defending its request for emergency funding, saying it would’ve had to delay payments to 7 million veterans and survivors. The post House Veterans slam Sec. McDonough over VA request for emergency funding first appeared on Federal News Network.
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The State Department claims success in modernizing its workforce

“Part of our training has gone to deploying diplomats and civil service employees to these subnational programs,” said Marcia Bernicat. The post The State Department claims success in modernizing its workforce first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 5, 2024

Application Security Engineer MassMutual | USA | Hybrid – View job details As an Application Security Engineer, you will conduct in-depth security assessments, including vulnerability scanning, and code reviews. Ensure secure coding practices are followed, and security controls are incorporated into software designs. Conduct detailed threat modeling to identify attack vectors and potential weaknesses. Ensure compliance with security regulations, frameworks, and industry standards such as OWASP. Application Security Engineer Cisco | India | On-site – … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 5, 2024 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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