As we know, digital technologies are growing exponentially, which makes sensitive orpersonal information more vulnerable than ever. There are number of data privacy lawsthat have been enacted to protect privacy of people, but the challenges in enforcing itand compliance are significant. Giving knowledge of these privacy laws to people isnecessary to promote a culture of …
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As we know, digital technologies are growing exponentially, which makes sensitive orpersonal information more vulnerable than ever. There are number of data privacy lawsthat have been enacted to protect privacy of people, but the challenges in enforcing itand compliance are significant. Giving knowledge of these privacy laws to people isnecessary to promote a culture of …
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Introduction The gaming industry is booming, with millions of players engaging in online and multiplayer games daily. As competition increases, some gamers seek unfair advantages through cheats and hacks. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have found a way to exploit this trend by distributing malware disguised as game cheat engines. A recent wave of attacks leverages Lua-based malware …
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What is Meta? Meta is a technology and communications company with a market capitalization exceeding $1,500 billion USD. It provides online communication services through various products such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Although most people consider Meta a social media platform provider, the reality is quite different. How Does Meta Make Money? Meta is not …
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The digital health world has become so advanced that many tiny wearable devices can track your heart rate, and blood pressure, and even detect early signs of illness. The Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare is revolutionizing how we monitor and manage our health daily. Unfortunately, this innovation hides beneath it many concerning and dangerous …
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Introduction In today’s data-driven world, protecting our personal information has never been more critical. No day passes without fear of privacy breaches and unauthorised surveillance confronting us as data theft takes place simultaneously. Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) enable data protection through a collection of tools that maintain personal data security without impacting its valid use. The …
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The security of personal information is a critical concern in today’s digital landscape, and recent breaches at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) have highlighted vulnerabilities in government data protection. In October 2024, Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne launched an investigation into the CRA following a disclosure that over 30,000 privacy breaches had occurred, some dating back …
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On the 7th of January 2025, PowerSchool notified the Calgary Board of Education (CBE), school boards, and many schools across Alberta about a massive student data privacy breach that occurred in late December 2024. According to CBE’s website, the breach involved the personal and demographic information of the CBE staff, students, and parents’ information [1]. …
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Introduction: At present, cybersecurity incidents are increasing day by day at an alarming rate. Attackers often find loopholes or weaknesses in the digital systems or infrastructure and exploit them for their personal gain, for damaging the reputation of organizations, and to exploit the privacy of users. Even the leading cybersecurity companies, like Palo Alto Networks, …
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In a shocking disclosure, WhatsApp revealed that it just discovered a sophisticated cyberattack aiming at about 100 people, including members of civil society and journalists spread across more than two dozen countries. Tracing the hack to Israeli monitoring company Paragon Solutions, privacy, press freedom, and human rights have once more been under question.[1] How the …
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