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Failed IT causes major Georgia Blue Cross health privacy breach

Failed IT causes major Georgia Blue Cross health privacy breachRegulation neededI agree that regulation is needed. But until consumers really start pitching serious fits, and/or the courts start implementing some punitive damages with teeth, it's not going to happen. http://whistlersear.wordpress.comRE: Failed IT causes major Georgia Blue Cross health...

Tags: Regulations, health care, information technology, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Georgia Blue Cross health privacy breach, Georgia Blue Cross health, Failed IT cause, privacy breach, regulation

Discussion threads 2008-08-04

The cost of privacy breaches

The cost of privacy breachesThere has to be liability. Whenthere is, this will be fixed so fast your head will swim. Unless there's money bled from the people "guarding" our information, they don't care. Really.

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Discussion threads 2005-07-13

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End-to-end encryption is the key to protecting data and reputations

In order to avoid the financial and brand damage associated with data breaches, businesses need to consider deploying end-to-end encryption as a tamper proof way of securing data. Commentary - Media outlets around the globe highlight new data breaches at an alarmingly regular rate. Forrester estimates that the cost...

Tags: PCI, Organization, Data Breach, PCI DSS, Encryption Key, encryption, security, Paul Meadowcroft Thales, Special to ZDNet, Paul Meadowcroft, Thales, Special to ZDNet

News items 2009-11-11

Like frequent flyer points, but for energy reductions

This post is related to the "carrot" side of the carrot versus stick theory, suggesting that people need to be rewarded before they will substantially change their habits. If you or someone you know is already looking for ways to cut electricity consumption in your household, there...

Tags: Credit, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2009-10-21

Google Voice mails exposed for all to see and hear

If you believe the "explanation"then no problem, though honestly, I think we just witnessed another reason why "living in the cloud" is not for those with anything of importance that needs protecting.I doubt that Google intended for all of those private voice mails to be made public.RE: Google Voice mails...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Voice mail, voicemail

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Private clouds: A valuable concept or buzzword bingo?

Governance and Control are a serious isssue...The blog seemed to try to downplay the loss of control of business information and data like it was the same as losing control of an electricity grid. The two things are not the same. When the electricity grid goes down, sure business stops...

Tags: Virtualization, Recruitment & Selection, tech industry, Google Inc., cloud computing

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Sprint lures two from Verizon; new 'unlimited' plan seals deal

Gone to Sprint!As a 21 year VZW customer and my wife as a 16 year VZW customer, our bills with data on our phones and 400 minutes for me and unlimited and text for hers, our bills were $270/month combined (mine with a 6% discount on a business plan). ...

Tags: GPS, Handhelds, Cellular phones, Verizon Communications Inc., VZW, Sprint Communications

Discussion threads 2009-09-14

Radisson Hotels report significant data breach

Add the Radisson Hotels & Resorts chain to the growing list of businesses reporting significant data breaches that exposed sensitive customer data. In an open letter to guests, Radisson chief operating officer Fredrik Korallus said the hotel chain's computer system was hacked between November 2008 and May 2009 and...

Tags: Debit Card, Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Financial Services, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-08-19

Mozilla shuts online store after security breach

The Mozilla Foundation has shuttered its e-commerce store after confirming a security breach at GatewayCDI, the third-party vendor that handles the store's backend operations. The open-source groups said it has asked Gateway CDI to quickly notify individuals who had their sensitive data compromised.  Mozilla did not elaborate...

Tags: Online Store, Mozilla Corp., GatewayCDI, Mozilla Store, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-08-05

History Clean 3.0 (Windows)

History Clean is an evidence cleaning software that securely removes all recent activities of your PC and browsers' history. This helps you maintain your privacy, a breach of which can cause you much distress. History Clean removes traces like websites visited, files viewed and files deleted. History Clean supports multiple...

Tags: History, PC, Microsoft Windows, Web Browser, NewSoftwares, Web Browsers, Internet

Software downloads 2009-08-04

Is the Kindle one massive DRM timebomb?

Is the Kindle one massive DRM timebomb?When you download PDF booksYou have none of these fears, and none of these issues. The illegal method is more convenient and has less problems associated with it than the legal method.The removal of items and features from a device I have purchased should...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2009-05-15

Facebook to open up to developers: Here comes the feed frenzy

Facebook to open up to developers: Here comes the feed frenzyHere comes the malware/privacy breach frenzyCorrected the headline for you...Eyes wide shut?Operative expression is "easy to use", which equals the possibility of a large take-up; Facebook has a strong base, so adding more functionality makes sense.By contrast and perhaps balance...

Tags: Here Come, frenzy, Facebook

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

News to know: Apple, VMWare, Earth Day, Kaiser, MySpace

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Apple beats for Q2; Best non-holiday quarter; Netbook hardware 'junky' Jason D. O'Grady: Apple's Q209 earnings. Recession?...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Dana Blankenhorn, Apple Inc., VMware Inc., Sam Diaz, MySpace, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Linux, Open Source, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2009-04-23

Leading Practices for Driving Down the Costs of Managing Your Oracle Identity and Access Management Suite

Identity Management has become more visible as a business requirement across all industries and affects organizations of all sizes. In the current environment a security breach has the potential to impact a business's bottom line - damaging its reputation, customer loyalty and profitability. Furthermore, compliance with governance and privacy regulations...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Access Management, Identity, Identity Management, Authentication/Encryption, Security Administration, Security

White papers 2009-04-01

EPIC claim on Google Docs rings hollow

In the aftermath of a security boo-boo, in which a "a very small percentage" of Google Docs users had their documents exposed to the worldunintended collaborators, the Electronic Privacy Information Center has officially asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether Google engages in deceptive business practices. ...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Docs, EPIC, Internet, Security, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2009-03-18

Privacy group to FTC: Google's cloud is unsafe

A Washington-based privacy group wants the Federal Trade Commission to launch an investigation of the cloud-computing services offered by Google - including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar and others - to ensure that they are as secure as Google promises they will be. Specifically, the matters stems...

Tags: Google Inc., Privacy, FTC, Cloud Computing, Security, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-03-17

Facebook lets users govern worlds largest social network

Today, Facebook are creating an online space dubbed the "town hall" which will make changes to how the social network interacts with its users. In the last week or so, there was mass controversy over the sudden change in the terms and conditions which, essentially, allowed Facebook to do anything...

Tags: Facebook, Network, Social Networking, Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-02-26

Peeping on celebrity files - How to gain control

Peeping on celebrity files - How to gain controlYou missed one critical pointYou should also add "enforcement," to the list of role based access.Data loss products such as VontuSymantec can do this for you, and there are a whole slew of others that can as well(Sophos, McAfee, etc). Identify...

Tags: SECURITY, celebrity file

Discussion threads 2009-02-24

Laid off? Don't leave your personal security with your former employer

Employers aren’t the only people who have to look after security in an employment transition period. You should pay attention to threats to your personal privacy and security when you leave a job, too. TechRepublic's Chad Perrin explains in this guest post. Last Thursday’s 10 important categories of employment...

Tags: Password, Network, IM, Employer, Privacy, E-mail, Encryption, Instant Messaging, Security, Internet, Online Communications, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-02-12

Google on trial in Italy: Should it prevent video publication without consent?

Four executives from Google are about to face criminal charges in Italy and privacy violations.  The lawsuit, noted by the New York Times' Saul Hansell and the International Association of Privacy Professionals, revolves around a 191 minute second cellphone video in 2006. In the video, four high school...

Tags: Google Inc., Video, Prosecutor, Italy, Cajani, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-02-03