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Elizabeth Warren’s bill would fine the next Equifax for data breach

  1. Elizabeth Warren’s bill would fine the next Equifax for data breach  CNET
  2. Senators want ‘massive’ fines for data breaches at Equifax and other credit reporting firms  Los Angeles Times
  3. Senate bill would give FTC new data breach authority  FCW.com
  4. Warren, Warner Unveil Legislation to Hold Credit Reporting Agencies Like Equifax Accountable for Data Breaches …  Senator Elizabeth Warren
  5. Equifax could face a massive fine for another security breach — if two top Senate Democrats get their way  Recode
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Outsourcing security: Would you turn over the keys to a third party?

Years ago it would have been unthinkable to give up control to securing your most valuable assets. But for some companies the risk of handing the security keys to a third party is less than the idea of facing the daily barrage of attacks.

When asked why a company would cede control, many vendors said it depends on the level of staffing that company has. If the expertise is lacking, why take the chance. Or if it is a small to midsize enterprise, maybe there is just not a budget for creating a security staff up to the level needed. Therefore, partnering with a managed security services provider (MSSP) has become almost a must when faced with worries over data theft and the number of mobile devices entering the workplace. 

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Would Verizon really publish my unlisted landline number?

The question occurs: What will happen if I cancel Verizon’s “Non-Published Service,” which for a ridiculously unjustifiable fee of $ 5.25 a month keeps my landline unlisted and my time at home almost entirely uninterrupted by scammers and robocalls.

If I cancel this alleged “service,” will Verizon really punish me by publishing my number – unlisted now for 10 years – against my will and even if I first ask politely that they not do so?

I know what you’re thinking: Of course, they will, they’re not only a cold-hearted corporation, they’re a carrier, for crying out loud. I, too, figure they will treat me like a shop owner who refuses to pay protection money: “Nice quiet dinnertimes you have going there; would be a shame if something happened to them.” But you never know for sure until you ask, right?

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Android Face Unlock failed, did we really think Samsung’s version would be better? – Techaeris


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Android Face Unlock failed, did we really think Samsung's version would be better?
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Remember Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich? If you do, then you should remember the security feature it ushered in called Android Face Unlock. Android Face Unlock was supposed to be an easy way to unlock your phone quickly so you could get to your …

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