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Consumers Are Skeptical About Biometric Data Security: How Companies Can Respond

By: ID Agent on 2/25/20 15:27

In 2014, Apple's introduction of the iPhone 6 was more than just an exciting iteration of its flagship product – it was the launch of Touch ID. This blockbuster device ushered ...

Six Similarities Between GDPR & US Regulatory Requirements

By: ID Agent on 2/18/20 15:32

As companies collect and store more and more personal information, they face data privacy risks on many fronts. Increasingly, they are being held accountable for protecting their ...

The NY SHIELD Act is Almost Here: How to Stay Compliant

By: ID Agent on 2/10/20 10:47

Data privacy regulations are quickly becoming par for the course in countries around the world, each one bringing new, nuanced responsibilities for companies to follow. While ...

The Importance of Building Better Passwords

By: ID Agent on 2/6/20 17:26

Good password hygiene is one of the easiest ways for businesses and consumers to protect their accounts from the millions of attacks threatening personal data every day. ...

That relationship is toxic for you: Why you may need to swipe left on your favorite p@55wOrD$!

By: Kevin Lancaster on 1/29/20 17:14

Since the start of the new year, we’ve been sifting through billions of compromised email addresses and passwords found on the Dark Web looking for interesting trends in password ...

Consumers Respond to Data Privacy Regulations

By: ID Agent on 12/23/19 15:57

After years of seemingly unending data privacy violations, governments around the world have begun enacting regulations intended to bolster personal privacy in the digital age. ...

Closing the doors for hackers on a holiday shopping spree: SMB and consumer edition

By: ID Agent on 12/18/19 11:54

Over the past several years, holiday shopping trends have shifted significantly. Standing in long lines or driving to crowded malls has been replaced by browsing on social ...

The Relationship Between Healthcare & The Dark Web

By: ID Agent on 12/12/19 13:45

A data breach is disastrous for any company in any industry, but the healthcare sector is an especially high-stakes arena where data security is of utmost importance and under ...

4 Phishing Attack Trends of 2019

By: ID Agent on 11/26/19 10:29

Few cyber threats are as prevalent and costly as phishing attacks. In 2018, Microsoft documented a 250% increase in phishing campaigns, which masquerade as legitimate products or ...

The Unseen Consequences of Data Breaches

By: ID Agent on 11/11/19 14:32

It’s no secret that the costs associated with data breaches are trending upward at alarming rates. Just this year, IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Study found that the average ...

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