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Instead of Google, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn owning your data, imagine a world in which you control the data about yourself and reveal only what is minimally necessary when required. It would be the web equivalent of proving to a bouncer only that you're older than 21, instead of also handing over your birthdate, address and whether you've elected to be an organ donor. 
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To demonstrate the flaw, Mursch logged into his account at True Health and right clicked on the PDF file for his latest health report. He showed how the site would readily cough up someone else’s detailed health records and blood tests if he modified a single digit in the link attached to that PDF record and then refreshed the page.
Farid Mheir's insight:
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT We delegate our privacy to the companies we interact with every day: Google for emails and photos, banks for cash, credit cards for transaction data, governments for our taxes and medical clinics and labs for our health data. Well this story shows that health clinics should take care to secure and protect our health data more securely. By the way, the breach exposed here is very basic to prevent and should never occur in today's world of technology. Depressing...
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The short version: I'm loading over 1 billion breached accounts into HIBP. These are from 2 different "combo lists", collections of email addresses and passwords from all sorts of different locations. I've verified their accuracy (including my own record in one of them) and many hundreds of millions of the
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Pretty much your whole life is online and digitize today. Your only protection from crooks is strong passwords that you never reuse. This article provides in depth discussion on the millions of passwords that are being sold for few dollars on the dark web. It should help you understand why this is important and what to do to be more secure.
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The 2017 DBIR reveals what’s really happening in cyber security. This year’s report is based on analysis of over 40,000 incidents, including 1,935 confirmed data breaches. That means you get a detailed insight into the cyber security threats you face. Read the report and discover:
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT This annual report on cybersecurity from Verizon is one of the best as it analyzes data from 2,000 breaches to draw a portrait of cybersecurity threats that is factual. Must read.
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Many of the world’s largest online and mobile properties offer 2FA to help prevent fraudulent activity and protect your accounts. To see if the sites and apps you use offer 2FA, and to get detailed step-by-step instructions on how to Turn It On, start here.
Farid Mheir's insight:
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Maybe the most important security measure you can take today, this 2FA website gives step-by-step guidance on how to enable it on most popular websites like Apple, Google, Facebook and others. For more on protection your digital self, read this blog post and do the other 9 actions in there: http://fmcs.digital/blog/digital-moi-get-started-10-actions/
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OVER a couple of days in February, hundreds of thousands of point-of-sale printers in restaurants around the world began behaving strangely. Some churned out bizarre pictures of computers and giant robots signed, “with love from the hacker God himself”. Some informed their owners that, “YOUR PRINTER HAS BEEN PWND’D”.
Farid Mheir's insight:
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT The Economist has made its April 08 cover "why computers will never be safe" to clearly state that we should all come to terms with the fact that improving our digital security and privacy will come from policies, rules and regulations, as it is impossible to ensure computer systems are built to be safe and un-hackable. I tend to agree with the statement and the conclusion, although I remain confident that over time the computer industry will find a way to make its systems safe by design. But we will live with a legacy of un-secure systems for many decades, so we must learn to deal with it.
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This post provides a primer on the types of card fraud and the likelihood with each of the cardholder ever learning how their account was compromised.
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT I always wondered how thieves steal my credit card number and this post is a very good explanation. It shows where I should be careful about my credit card use and, for business, where to look to improve security.
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The US Department of Homeland Security used software to scan social media accounts of people visiting America, but it didn't work properly. Under President Obama, the government considered asking people to voluntarily submit social media profiles, but since the election of President Trump the scheme may become mandatory and more invasive. The new boss of the US Department of Homeland Security, John Kelly, has said that such checks should be mandatory and travelers should also be forced to provide passwords and banking records. This may take weeks or months, he said, but people will just have to wait before visiting this shining city on the hill.
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Besides the obvious invasion fo privacy, this may actually hint at what the future may look like with the miniaturization of cell phones, the presence of heads-up displays and augmented reality. When meeting someone, or simply crossing someone on the street, face recognition and other tools may search the web to provide insights about people we cross and stand in line at the checkout counter. The impact of such constant surveillance may increase an already high fear of others or increase the impact of wrongful information about ourselves that may reside online. Even more reasons to protect your digital twin and ensure your digital footprint is minimal. Follow these links for more. - know your digital twin: fmcs.digital/blog/digital-twin - 10 actions to take to protect your digital twin: fmcs.digital/blog/digital-moi-get-started-10-actions
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Andy Grove was a Hungarian refugee who escaped communism, studied engineering, and ultimately led the personal computer revolution as the CEO of Intel. He died earlier this year in Silicon Valley after a long fight with Parkinson's disease. When one of the most powerful people in the world encourages us to be paranoid, maybe we should listen.
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Start by reading this article then read my top 10 things to do along the same lines: fmcs.digital/blog/digital-moi-get-started-10-actions
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Among today’s fastest-growing cybercrime epidemics is “ransomware,” malicious software that encrypts your computer files, photos, music and documents and then demands payment in Bitcoin to recover access to the files. A big reason for the steep increase in ransomware attacks in recent years comes from the proliferation of point-and-click tools sold in the cybercrime underground that make it stupid simple for anyone to begin extorting others for money. Recently, I came across an extremely slick and professionally produced video advertisement promoting the features and usability of “Philadelphia,” a ransomware-as-a-service crimeware package that is sold for roughly $400 to would-be cybercriminals who dream of carving out their own ransomware empires.
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Some people wonder if ransomware is real or popular. Here is the answer.
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This survey finds that a majority of Americans have directly experienced some form of data theft or fraud, that a sizeable share of the public thinks that their personal data have become less secure in recent years, and that many lack confidence in various institutions to keep their personal data safe from misuse. In addition, many Americans are failing to follow digital security best practices in their own personal lives, and a substantial majority expects that major cyberattacks will be a fact of life in the future.
Farid Mheir's insight:
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT As I wrote recently in the "Pyramid of Digital Needs" (fmcs.digital/blog/pyramid-of-digital-needs/), security is one of the most basic needs. When we don't feel secure and private then it is difficult to enjoy the benefits of social networks and all the other tools that digital now provides. It is essential that corporations address security and privacy in a meaningful way in order for their clients, employees and partners to use their new digital tools and embrace the digital transformation that most enterprises have recently embarked on.
Also worth reading from Pew Research:
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The majority of adults in a new survey by the Pew Research Center feel that their privacy is being challenged along such core dimensions as the security of their personal information and their ability to retain confidentiality. When Americans are asked what comes to mind when they hear the word “privacy,” there are patterns to their answers. When responses are grouped into themes, the largest block of answers ties to concepts of security, safety, and protection. For many others, notions of secrecy and keeping things “hidden” are top of mind when thinking about privacy.
Farid Mheir's insight:
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT As I wrote recently in the "Pyramid of Digital Needs" (fmcs.digital/blog/pyramid-of-digital-needs/), security is one of the most basic needs. When we don't feel secure and private then it is difficult to enjoy the benefits of social networks and all the other tools that digital now provides. It is essential that corporations address security and privacy in a meaningful way in order for their clients, employees and partners to use their new digital tools and embrace the digital transformation that most enterprises have recently embarked on.
Also worth reading from Pew Research:
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These third party login tools promise more traffic, more subscribers, more members, more customers and more sales — and those promises have come true: as some have noted, up to 80% of web users choose Facebook Connect or another social authentication option when it’s available (as opposed to signing up for a site with their email address), and Facebook itself has claimed that social authentication increases registration by 30-200%. (...) But is that promise worth the price of losing direct access to your customers’ contact information and profiling information — or for that matter, direct access to customers themselves?
Farid Mheir's insight:
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Social logins are very useful but they carry security and privacy concerns that every company must examine as they move to digitalize everything. In "Kill the password" (fmcs.digital/blog/kill-the-password-a-string-of-characters-wont-protect-you/), the author shows the impact of having multiple websites and applications connected with one another. This is a security concern that must be addressed, mitigated or at the very least highlighted so that everyone involved is aware of the risks and the benefits. Other articles:
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Mozilla’s new open source initiative to document and explain what’s happening to the health of the Internet. Combining research from multiple sources, we collect data on five key topics and offer a brief overview of each.
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Mozilla has always been promoting Internet security and privacy and this new report paves the way for a very interesting ongoing look at key elements of the public Internet.
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You have a twin – a “digital” twin. It does everything you do. The same way you exercise your body to stay fit, or brush your teeth to prevent long-term decay and problems, your digital twin needs care so that it does not become a problem in the future. Get to know this twin and you can manage it, secure it and protect it. Here is how to do this.
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Read this important post to understand just how many traces we leave behind as we lead our daily lives.
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The Wall Street Journal did an interesting piece looking at Google, privacy and the extent of their knowledge (as well as other entities like Facebook). I suggest you read it for the details. The following image gives some insight into just how much Google has on one WSJ reporter.
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT On this Data Privacy Day 2017, I thought I would review what Google, Apple, Facebook and others know about me. Unfortunately, it looks like this information is difficult to find and pretty much the only data we can find is from Google. So, let's assume Apple, Facebook, twitter, and others know as much if not more. Google tools that will show you what they know about you:
Other articles about those tools:
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Online tracking is no longer about "cookies." New technology helps trackers link online breadcrumbs — including across devices — through browser settings, battery levels and other details.
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT We are being tracked everywhere as I reported in a previous article about behavioral tracking: http://fmcs.digital/blog/behavioral-tracking-explained-in-9min-video-by-gary_kovacs-via-ted-mustsee-privacyaware-dataprivacyday/ This new tracking method is very clever as it uses your browser configuration settings to derive an almost unique fingerprint to track you everywhere, even in the absence of cookies or ad beacons on a web page. On this Data Privacy day 2017, be aware, and be careful.
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Data Privacy Day Reminds Organizations That Protecting Customers’ Privacy is Critical to Their Business
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If you only do one thing here is what you should be doing:
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Worried about new ransomware attacks infecting your systems? Learn how ransomware works + get tips to block ransomware and deal with ransomware recovery.
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Amazing reference concerning ransomware: what they are, trends, recommendations, etc. Very well done, very useful.
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Just about anyone who's online is in some way interacting with a Google product. Here's how Google tracks you -- and what you can do about it. Via Peter Azzopardi
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A good overview.
Marcin Golczak 's curator insight,
December 21, 2019 11:53 AM
Prywatność i bezpieczeństwo danych (Yahoo!, Evernote, a Rosja, patrzymy na Ciebie) obejmuje się jako wielki temat na nadchodzący rok, więc myślimy
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Tens of thousands of personal and possibly proprietary databases that were left accessible to the public online have just been wiped from the Internet, replaced with ransom notes demanding payment for the return of the files. Adding insult to injury, it appears that virtually none of the victims who have paid the ransom have gotten their files back because multiple fraudsters are now wise to the extortion attempts and are competing to replace each other's ransom notes.
Farid Mheir's insight:
A very good review of a database ransom hacks that target mongoDB databases with a link to another very interesting article on the immutable truths about data breaches. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2017/01/krebss-immutable-truths-about-data-breaches/
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A world beyond passwords is possible--technology is on the verge of rendering passwords obsolete, bolstering security as well as making users and customers happier.
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A very good overview of the limitations of passwords and the many new mechanisms that exist to protect your digital assets.
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Training materials obtained by the Electronic Privacy Information Center show Palantir plays a role in a far-reaching customs system
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Just follow the link to the 2012 report and find out what it means to cross reference different digital databases.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Our lives are digital and we leave digital exhaust behind us everywhere we go. This paper shows what the US government uses to put together a composite picture of your digital twin. For now, they plan to use this for border crossing but in the future - 10 or 20 years down the road - what will this info be used for? Also, knowing that military and very advanced technology always makes it into the corporate world, how will this be used by corporations?
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Floodwatch is a Chrome extension that tracks the ads you see as you browse the internet. It offers tools to help you understand both the volume and the types of ads you’re being served during the course of normal browsing, with the goal of increasing awareness of how advertisers track your browsing behavior, build their version of your online identity, and target their ads to you as an individual. We want to assemble the largest amount of advertising data we can— and then not give it to the advertisers.
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Knowing what information is captured about you, stored and the digital profiles that is created behind the scenes as you browse the web is a first step in regaining control over our digital twin so we can have better digital lives.
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We visited the Glass Room exhibit in New York City -- and now we're more paranoid about digital surveillance than ever.
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Go through the slides to understand the different information and dimensions that are being gathered about you in the digital world to create a digital profile or a digital twin of yourself.
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To be in full control of our private information may be the holly grail of the Internet today. This new technology appears to solve the problem and provide a solution for all of us. For the moment in trial for developers, I can't wait to try it out....