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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. ...

How to Spot a Phishing Attempt

By: ID Agent on 6/27/19 13:22

Phishing is one of the most common, yet dangerous methods of cybercrime. It utilizes deceptive messages to trick victims into clicking untrustworthy links, downloading malicious ...

CISA Issues Official Activity Alert for BlueKeep

By: ID Agent on 6/17/19 16:06

A security flaw in Remote Desktop Services (RDS) of outdated Microsoft operating systems known as BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708) has caused quite the stir in the last month. In May, ...

You’ve Been Breached: Now What?

By: ID Agent on 5/30/19 10:45

It can happen to anyone – you’ve taken steps to limit your exposure to a cyber incident. You’ve purchased and implemented top-of-the-line IT solutions. You’ve carefully thought ...

Migrate With Caution: Microsoft Office 365 Security

By: ID Agent on 5/14/19 11:19

The benefits of moving your business to the Cloud have become crystal clear in recent years. It allows you to empower your aging IT infrastructure, integrate your existing tools ...

“BERN” App Divulges 150 Million Voter Records

By: ID Agent on 5/2/19 10:32

The future of community organizing or the latest flagrant violation of online privacy? That’s the debate currently raging over the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign’s roll-out ...

Game of Thrones: An SMB Cybersecurity Analogy

By: ID Agent on 4/26/19 11:47

***SPOILER ALERT: this article contains some plot details up to Season 8, episode 2*** The epic struggle of Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen and their fragile coalition of allies ...

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