Response to the EU Privacy Proposed Fine Other companies that have received GDPR fines Twitter was fined $548,400 (€450,000) over an issue with its Android app that caused some private tweets to become public. Google received a fine of $57 million related to the company failing to make its consumer data processing statements easily accessible to its users. LocateFamily.com received a fine of $635,565 (€ 525,000) related to its failure to adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)....

How do you access QI if you live outside the UK? You’ll need a reliable VPN to get past Netflix’s geo-restrictions and access its UK catalog. With a VPN, you can hide your real IP address, connect to a server in the UK, and get a UK IP address. You can then stream QI, no matter where you are. Start Streaming QI Now! Why You Need a VPN to Watch QI Netflix’s streaming services are available in 190+ countries....

As part of a larger web mapping research project, we discovered a cache of 17 million emails on an unsecured database. Our initial research suggested the data breach was the result of a vulnerability in a ticket processing platform used by Groupon and other online ticket vendors. Upon further investigation, however, we began to suspect a wider criminal enterprise might be at play. We’ve worked on many similar database breaches, and certain aspects of this one didn’t add up....

While it appears Fleek ceased operating in 2019, it failed to secure a huge amount of sensitive data collected from users since it launched in 2016. Fleek was marketed as an ‘x-rated’ alternative to Snapchat’s “Campus Stories”, with similar photo-sharing functions but almost no censorship or moderation of content. As a result, much of the data exposed in this breach contained explicit content, ranging from drug use to sexual imagery....

Ryan Olson, a senior executive at Palo Alto, shed some light on the specifics of the campaign. The hackers have stolen passwords from targeted organizations and aim to maintain long-term access to their networks. This would allow them to intercept sensitive information until they are removed from the network. This disclosure is part of an ongoing collaboration between U.S. federal agencies and cybersecurity researchers that focuses on cyber espionage activity....

Deloitte conducted assurance procedures on Surfshark’s IT systems configuration between Nov. 21 and Dec. 02, 2022, and concluded that the VPN does not log user data. “Based on the procedures performed and the evidence obtained, in our opinion, the configuration of IT systems and management of the supporting IT operations is properly prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with Surfshark’s description of its no-logs policy,” Deloitte stated. Surfshark has passed audits conducted by Cure53 in the past....

Your Car Knows More Than You Think For over five years now, Google and other companies have possessed the ability to manufacture a car that can drive itself without human guidance. Yet we still step in our cars every morning, get behind the wheel and drive ourselves. The reason for this is that this new technology poses obvious risks to our safety and is therefore being thoroughly studied and improved until it’s completely safe to use....

Walking Is Growing as the Exercise of Choice No need to purchase an expensive gym membership, no equipment to buy, no need to go to a special location. Walking is convenient, inexpensive and so easy almost anyone can do it. There are many health benefits to a vigorous walk. This can include weight loss, managing health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, stronger bones, improved mood and more....

I was recruited as the new manager in 2003, due to my legal background, to evaluate possible liabilities. I focused on the data that was stored when people perform a search, and was shocked to discover the amount of data that was stored on our servers: IP addresses, search terms, clicked results, time stamps, country of origin, everything. I realized that while one search doesn’t tell you much, a continuous stream of searches could give you full insight in a person’s soul....

Although the breach occurred in early 2020, the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee only learned about the “startling breadth and scope” of the incident in March this year, Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler said. Lawmakers have expressed concern about the lack of information on the breach. In a hearing with the committee, Olsen, who said the incident was a source of “significant concern,” revealed that the NSD is “working very closely with the judicial conference and judges around the country to address this issue....

Threat The FBI and CISA claim that the Chinese hackers are targeting these organizations specifically. “China’s efforts to target these sectors pose a significant threat to our nation’s response to COVID-19,” they write in a statement that was released. All research facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and other organizations researching Covid-19 need to be alert. The statement is meant to create awareness. The FBI requests that if anyone notices anything suspicious on their networks, they should contact their local FBI office....

The Department of Justice seized 36 sites in total. Though US companies own the domains, 33 were operated by the state-linked Iranian Islamic Radio and Television Union (IRTVU), a government official said. Three other seized websites were operated by Kata’ib Hizballah (KH), the Iran-backed militia group in Iraq. The group was designated a foreign terrorist organization more than ten years ago, the Department of Justice noted. Disinformation Campaigns and Malign Influence Government officials have long pointed the finger at the Iranian state for trying to mislead US voters....

Increasing cases of internet shutdowns, growing demand in geo-blocked entertainment content, and business use cases for remote work are some of the main causes behind this increase. Global VPN Adoption Index According to Atlas VPN’s Global VPN adoption Index, VPN users in India went up significantly over the last year. The index studied 85 countries and ranked their VPN usage in 2020 and the first half of 2021. It also calculated the ‘VPN Penetration Rate’ in each of the 85 countries....

Below, we will explain the differences between VPNs and proxies and how they work. We’ll also take a look at how effective they are in different situations. Table of Contents About VPNs - What Is a VPN and How Does It Work? - What Does a VPN Do? - VPN Pros and Cons About Proxies - What Is a Proxy and How Does It Work? - What Does a Proxy Do?...

However, watching the UEFA EURO 2020 from abroad can prove to be a challenge. Many streaming platforms geo-restrict their content to ensure it can only be viewed in a particular country. So, if you’re travelling abroad, you risk missing out on the action. Moreover, a lot of casual sports fans also want watching the European Championship Quarter Finals. Most of them likely don’t have a running subscription with a sports streaming service, and they’d rather not purchase one just to watch a few matches....

There’s one more thing you do need to know though. NBC is only available to stream in the US, so if you want to catch up outside of the US, you’ll need a VPN. A VPN connects you to a secure server in the US, unlocking NBC and giving you full access to every episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. You won’t need to miss a thing. Read on to find out which top VPNs we recommend for streaming The Kelly Clarkson Show....

Part of this information exchange is necessary: without it, your internet connection could not be established and websites would not be properly displayed on your device. For example, a website might need to know whether you want to access the mobile or desktop version of a page. There is also plenty of information that is being exchanged which is not necessary at all for the functioning of websites. Think of commercial tracking cookies, which follow you online and pass on information about you to commercial parties and marketers....

Some of the most common DDoS attacks are: Hackers may perform these attacks out of revenge, for monetary gain, or even just to flex their muscles and have some fun. Due to the scale and nature of these attacks, it is virtually impossible for websites to completely protect themselves. Individuals may be targeted for other reasons: competitors in online gaming tournaments might attack other players to hamper their success. Fortunately, you can protect yourself against this type of individual attack with a good VPN, like NordVPN....

This is the best way to keep your data from ending up in a place like Genesis Market: The login information available on Genesis is harvested with special bots. Buyers of these bots get access to technology that helps them use account login details whenever they want. This means Genesis buyers can access an account without triggering security measures from the platform an account is on. Since it’s able to perform this service, Genesis is different from other (black) markets — and a potential danger to many....

This native port from Linux to the Windows kernel has been a much-anticipated advancement. However, the WireGuardNT is an experimental work in progress. How WireGuardNT is Different WireGuard is a newer VPN tunneling protocol that uses modern cryptography standards and a secure codebase. Known for its high performance and easily configured VPN protocol, WireGuard is currently integrated into the Linux kernel but had only used a user-space implementation for Windows....