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The Full Story of the Stunning RSA Hack Can Finally Be Told via @WIRED

The Full Story of the Stunning RSA Hack Can Finally Be Told via @WIRED | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

In 2011, Chinese spies stole the crown jewels of cybersecurity—stripping protections from firms and government agencies worldwide. Here’s how it happened.

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WHY IT MATTERS: always good to understand how hacking was done 10 years ago. And remember that today Internet usage is at least 10x what it was in 2011.

https://www.inphi.com/the-rise-of-internet-3-0/

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An essential reference for solutions that have become staples of #digitalTransformation : Directory of Products That Assess #Identification Documents & Verify #Identity via @mydiacc HT @fbedard

An essential reference for solutions that have become staples of #digitalTransformation : Directory of Products That Assess #Identification Documents & Verify #Identity via @mydiacc HT @fbedard | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

The DIACC is pleased to publish the first iteration of the Directory of Products That Assess Identification Documents & Verify Identity. This Directory is designed to provide an overview of providers’ solutions which use government issued photo identification cards, combined with biometric facial scans, to establish Digital Identity.

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WHY IT MATTERS: I missed that one when it was published last year. The document lists and compares tens of solutions and provides great overview of their characteristics. A great starting point.

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The Long #Hack: How China Exploited a U.S. Tech Supplier is a story about the impact of global supply chains. It makes the case for local manufacturing and strong encryption in a world where everyb...

The Long #Hack: How China Exploited a U.S. Tech Supplier is a story about the impact of global supply chains. It makes the case for local manufacturing and strong encryption in a world where everyb... | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

Each of these distinct attacks had two things in common: China and Super Micro Computer Inc., a computer hardware maker in San Jose, California. They shared one other trait; U.S. spymasters discovered the manipulations but kept them largely secret as they tried to counter each one and learn more about China’s capabilities.

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WHY IT MATTERS: fascinating stories of espionnage using modified hardware by China. Everyone knows China, Russia, USA, and others do it. Just painful to see it in writing. A consequence of global supply chains (read the book "the world is flat" to understand why this is so) and a strong business case to bring back some of the manufacturing in our country even if it makes some devices more expensive. Considering that we are carry with us smart phones and that they are all made in China, this is going to be tough. This article is also a great case for strong data encryption for all data at rest and in flight.

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It should be clear by now that there is no #privacy without proper (#cyber)#security measures - case in point: Sealed U.S. Court Records Exposed in SolarWinds Breach via @BrianKrebs KrebsOnSecurity...

It should be clear by now that there is no #privacy without proper (#cyber)#security measures - case in point: Sealed U.S. Court Records Exposed in SolarWinds Breach via @BrianKrebs KrebsOnSecurity... | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

The ongoing breach affecting thousands of organizations that relied on backdoored products by network software firm SolarWinds may have jeopardized the privacy of countless sealed court documents on file with the U.S. federal court system, according to a memo released Wednesday by the Administrative Office (AO) of the U.S. Courts.

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WHY IT MATTERS: all projects I work on is very concerned about privacy, especially when it comes to email communications. But if the computer systems that store the info are not secured, what's the point? Why do we even bother to accept cookies left and right when the info gets collected and stored in systems that can be breached. This subject needs to be raised to the top of the priority list in organization and this means $$$ and delays....

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An Absurdly Basic Bug Let Anyone Grab All of Parler's Data via @WIRED HT @NunoBarbeita @umlaut21

An Absurdly Basic Bug Let Anyone Grab All of Parler's Data via @WIRED HT @NunoBarbeita @umlaut21 | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

Parler lacked the most basic security measures that would have prevented the automated scraping of the site's data. It even ordered its posts by number in the site's URLs, so that anyone could have easily, programmatically downloaded the site's millions of posts. Parler's cardinal security sin is known as an insecure direct object reference,

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WHY IT MATTERS: security has become central in our age of digital transformation. Yet, it seems, most people are either unaware of basic security principles, or not willing to invest time or money to do it. And I am not even talking of doing it *well*. Just implementing proper security measure. In this case it affect Parler, which in itself I don't much care about (they deserve it for such a stupid mistake). But their lack of security impacts their users privacy as well. And that includes potentially millions of people (in the photo, 68000 video have been geolocated - too bad for keeping your anonymity ;-)

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The Canadian Digital ID & Authentication is taking shape with the release of the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework #PCTF #DIACC

The Canadian Digital ID & Authentication is taking shape with the release of the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework #PCTF #DIACC | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

The purpose of the PCTF Authentication Component is to assure the on-going integrity of login and authentication processes by certifying, through a process of assessment, that they comply with standardized Conformance Criteria.Click here to edit the content

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WHY IT MATTERS: geek must-read just off the press is the framework to enable the Canadian digital ID. 

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Why & Where You Should Plant Your Flag via @briankrebs Krebs on Security

Why & Where You Should Plant Your Flag via @briankrebs Krebs on Security | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

Several stories here have highlighted the importance of creating accounts online tied to your various identity, financial and communications services before identity thieves do it for you. This post examines some of the key places where everyone should plant their virtual flags.

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WHY IT MATTERS: very interesting article that reviews the different websites and systems where everyone should claim its spot. Financial, government and others are reviewed. I would add the "social media" category in the list: facebook, linkedIn instagram, etc.

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Imagine Yourself Being A Hacker #BeginnersGuide #weekendReading via @HackerNoon

Imagine Yourself Being A Hacker #BeginnersGuide #weekendReading via @HackerNoon | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

Make no mistake, the knowledge of hacking is different from a hacker. A hacker is a person, not the skill. And the use of any knowledge is a personal choice and that choice isn’t universal. The same way some politicians are corrupt, some hackers are corrupt. The same way some politicians are good, some hackers are good also. You may be a Satoshi Nakamoto or an Albert Gonzalez, it is your choice. There is nothing wrong with the hacker knowledge. It is all about you. What You’ll Learn

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WHY IT MATTERS: a nice reference on hackers and hacking along with a how-to guide if you want to get started! Digital transformation often requires a hacker's mindset to get around problems and think outside the box so this should be mandatory reading for anyone in the field! ;-)

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#FacialRecognition is good but it is not perfect yet - in fact it is really bad for dark-skinned persons - The two-year fight to stop Amazon from selling face recognition to the #police via @MIT @F...

#FacialRecognition is good but it is not perfect yet - in fact it is really bad for dark-skinned persons - The two-year fight to stop Amazon from selling face recognition to the #police via @MIT @F... | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

In June of 2018, in the midst of all the other letters demanding that the company stop police use of Rekognition, Raji and Buolamwini expanded the Gender Shades audit to encompass its performance. The results, published half a year later in a peer-reviewed paper, once again found huge technical inaccuracies. Rekognition was classifying the gender of dark-skinned women 31.4 percentage points less accurately than that of light-skinned men.

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WHY IT MATTERS: this article presents detailed numbers and references that show facial recognition is not accurate for dark skinned persons and that Amazon technology called rekognition is in use by law enforcement via ring doorbells...

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Planting tiny #spy chips in hardware can cost as little as $200 - makes #encryption even more important as all work is going remote post #covid via @wired

Planting tiny #spy chips in hardware can cost as little as $200 - makes #encryption even more important as all work is going remote post #covid via @wired | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

Proof-of-concept shows how easy it may be to hide malicious chips inside IT equipment.

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WHY IT MATTERS: not very surprising that this exists. Snowden has shown that USA has been doing this to spy and thus expects China is doing the same in the 5G networking equipment. I say they probably all are doing it. One more argument in favor of strong encryption everywhere.

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How facial recognition works is a short video by @Vox which explains so well the issues and potential of facial recognition #AI #facialRecognition

How facial recognition works is a short video by @Vox which explains so well the issues and potential of facial recognition #AI #facialRecognition | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

A video explainer on the technology that’s changing the meaning of the human face.

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WHY IT MATTERS: cameras are everywhere - phones, streets, home, office - and AI enables new capabilities that can present massive surveillance possibilities as well as personal protection and real-time data. This very well done video - as is the case with most VOX videos - should give you a good rundown of the plus and minuses...

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Ziwiające jak zwykłą aplikacja ułatwia nam korzystanie z telefonu lecz czy to na pewno bezpieczne 
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How Much Does Your Data Cost on the Dark Web?

How Much Does Your Data Cost on the Dark Web? | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

The Dark Web is real, and your information might be for sale there. Here’s what your data is worth. The simple answer is this: about $45. This is how much, on average, a full set of information for a credit card is selling for, including a name, SSN, birth date, and CVV.

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WHY IIT MATTERS: a reminder that the value of data is not going down.

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Here’s a Long List of Data Broker Sites and How to Opt-Out of Them via @VICE

Here’s a Long List of Data Broker Sites and How to Opt-Out of Them via @VICE | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

How to get off of people search sites like Pipl, Spokeo, and WhitePages.

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WHY IT MATTERS: protecting privacy is a difficult task, sometimes an impossible one. Case in point this long list of sites you have to go through to opt-out or delete your data. We need a better solution...

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"privacy not included": will your #xmas gifts be creepy or protect your #privacy? Here is a list of the best/worst by @Mozilla 

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How creepy is that smart speaker, that fitness tracker, those wireless headphones? We created this guide to help you shop for safe, secure connected products. Smart home gadgets, fitness trackers, toys and more, rated for their privacy & security.

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WHY IT MATTERS: digital transformation affects our privacy in many ways. With xmas gifting around the corner, you may find this list useful ... or creepy! ;-)

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Amazon Ring camera doorbell bragged about tracking Kids on Halloween and provides camera feeds to police departments with event detection that is quite large - raises both good and bad feelings abo...

Amazon Ring camera doorbell bragged about tracking Kids on Halloween and provides camera feeds to police departments with event detection that is quite large - raises both good and bad feelings abo... | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

The home surveillance company owned by Amazon bragged on Instagram about taping millions of kids going door to door.

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WHY IT MATTERS: every device being connected to the internet brings with it the possibility of remote monitoring. Here, doorbells equipped with cameras can detect who's at the door and determine who is trick or tricking at Halloween. But it can also detect burglaries, car crashes and other common neighbourhood events. Should we be concerned or feel more secured?

In the context of businesses, this can be extended to employee surveillance and possibly spying. Fun times ahead as the number of connected IOT devices is set to explode x10 in coming years.

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New research from @Google shows how effective is basic account hygiene at preventing hijacking with lots of useful data and links to protect your security and privacy

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We teamed up with researchers from New York University and the University of California, San Diego to find out just how effective basic account hygiene is at preventing hijacking. The year-long study, on wide-scale attacks and targeted attacks, was presented on Wednesday at a gathering of experts, policy makers, and users called The Web Conference.
Our research shows that simply adding a recovery phone number to your Google Account can block up to 100% of automated bots, 99% of bulk phishing attacks, and 66% of targeted attacks that occurred during our investigation.

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WHY IT MATTERS: an article full of eye opening data on hacking and security (like only 750$ to hack someone's password) and links to protect your Google accounts (like adding recovery phone number).

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Algorithms are trawling your phone while you sleep to build a detailed profile of your habits and needs - effectively creating your "digital twin" HT @competia

Algorithms are trawling your phone while you sleep to build a detailed profile of your habits and needs - effectively creating your "digital twin" HT @competia | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

Your web browsing history is the most lucrative piece of information that can be traded.

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WHY IT MATTERS: the article is a great rundown of the many data and analytics companies and solutions that work to draw your digital self portrait.

You may want to read my "Meet your digital twin" article which dives more into this topic: http://fmcs.digital/blog/digital-twin/

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80 IoT Statistics for 2019 and why the next big #security and #privacy threats will come from your devices, not the #Web #Infographic

80 IoT Statistics for 2019 and why the next big #security and #privacy threats will come from your devices, not the #Web #Infographic | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

IoT has been and will be the talk of the town for many years to come. Learn the latest internet of things statistics, forecasts and facts for 2019.

The IoT is defined by everyday objects, interconnected via the internet in order to send and receive data. The reason why we connect these objects is simple: for convenience. To help you understand this technology better in 2019, we’ve created the following list of Internet of Things statistics.

Being able to arm your security system remotely, or start your washer, turn your lights on or off, or adjust the thermostat while being nowhere near them is a convenience our grandparents fantasized about. Looks like we will probably never have to worry about leaving the stove on again.

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WHY IT MATTERS: with everything connected to the Internet, possibilities are endless, for good and bad...

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You’re very easy to track down, even when your data has been anonymized - 3 records match 81% of the time, 15 records match 99.98% - get over the @Desjardins data breach, it may not be that bad aft...

You’re very easy to track down, even when your data has been anonymized - 3 records match 81% of the time, 15 records match 99.98% - get over the @Desjardins data breach, it may not be that bad aft... | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

On average, in the US, using those three records, you could be correctly located in an “anonymized” database 81% of the time. Given 15 demographic attributes of someone living in Massachusetts, there’s a 99.98% chance you could find that person in any anonymized database.

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WHY IT MATTERS: most of the population of Quebec is freaking out about the breach of 3M personal records recently. It is bad and should not go unnoticed but this study by MIT should put the breach in perspective: basically you cannot expect anonymity in this digital world. C'est la vie...

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Facial Recognition Is Already Here: These Are The 30+ US Companies Testing The Technology via @CBInsights

Facial Recognition Is Already Here: These Are The 30+ US Companies Testing The Technology via @CBInsights | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

US corporates are currently using facial recognition for everything from fast food orders to trying on makeup to issuing life insurance policies, and more.

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WHY IT MATTER: facial recognition used to be a very difficult thing to do but AI and machine learning specifically has blown this out the water opening the way for a slew of real world useful applications. 

The Media Lab's curator insight, June 12, 2019 8:48 AM
A great concept!
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Hey, Alexa: Stop recording me - a great review of the possible privacy intrusions we face and that should also be a concern when those devices find their way in #doctor #lawyer offices via @WP #Was...

Hey, Alexa: Stop recording me - a great review of the possible privacy intrusions we face and that should also be a concern when those devices find their way in #doctor #lawyer offices via @WP #Was... | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

Our tech columnist listened to four years of his Alexa archive, and discovered Amazon tracks us in more ways than we might want.

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WHY IT MATTERS: with voice enable devices making their way into the professional settings like doctors offices or lawyers office, the impact of devices that record everything that is being said in very private settings should concern us all.

Juan Pulido's curator insight, June 11, 2019 12:08 PM

From the beginning I knew that G is Big Brother.

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How to limit iPhone app tracking - 5 settings that you can change to return a bit of privacy into your digital lives, but be prepared to spend quite a bit of time to do so via @WP #WashingtonPost

How to limit iPhone app tracking - 5 settings that you can change to return a bit of privacy into your digital lives, but be prepared to spend quite a bit of time to do so via @WP #WashingtonPost | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

Our tech columnist offers some practical advice for fighting back against iOS apps hungry for your personal data.

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WHY IT MATTERS: with digital transformation comes new tools and techniques that we need to learn to keep our privacy. These are 5 of them.

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The very long list of all the 100 trackers that find their way into our phones and websites via @disconnectme on @gitHub #privacy

The very long list of all the 100 trackers that find their way into our phones and websites via @disconnectme on @gitHub #privacy | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

The open source list of trackers that powers our browser extensions, Firefox’s private browsing mode, and other popular privacy tools can be found here along with a change log and notes.

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WHY IT MATTERS: for geeks that want to understand which trackers exists and how they appear on mobile apps and websites. Can also be used to add them to your apps of sites, unfortunately...

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Apple promises privacy, but 5400 iPhone apps share your data with #trackers, ad companies and research firms #nowhere2hide via @WP #WashingtonPost #privacy #adBlockers

Apple promises privacy, but 5400 iPhone apps share your data with #trackers, ad companies and research firms #nowhere2hide via @WP #WashingtonPost #privacy #adBlockers | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

We ran a privacy experiment to see how many hidden trackers are running from the apps on our iPhone. The tally is astounding. Apple says, “What happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone.” Our privacy experiment showed 5,400 hidden app trackers guzzled our data — in a single week.

Farid Mheir's insight:

WHY IT MATTERS: I wrote about this many years back and it is worth an update given this very interesting article from WP. The growth of mobile tracking, yes even on iPhone, should be cause for concern. They also link to a solution, disconnect.me which I also covered in the past when it was launched as the collusion chrome plugin (in 2013!!!!). Moreover the very good github list of trackers is quite mindblowing. Yes it has been 6 years and the state of privacy has worsened in serious ways. Follow the links in the article for details but here are the 2 I consider most useful:

https://disconnect.me/

https://github.com/disconnectme/disconnect-tracking-protection

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A great explanation of a "SIM port hack" that successfully was used to steal 100K$ and what to do so it does not happen to you #mustRead #pleaseShare HT thanks and good luck to @coonsesean

A great explanation of a "SIM port hack" that successfully was used to steal 100K$ and what to do so it does not happen to you #mustRead #pleaseShare HT thanks and good luck to @coonsesean | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

I lost north of $100,000 last Wednesday. It evaporated over a 24-hour time span in a “SIM port attack” that drained my Coinbase account. It has been four days since the incident…

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WHY IT MATTERS: this should be essential reading for anyone to at the very least understand the potential dangers of hacking everywhere and the limits of 2 factor authentification (2FA). The recommendations are all very good and should be t least considered by everyone. Please share.

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