The growing number of data breach incidents and the ensuing cases of identity theft have prompted legislators to create laws designed for protecting personally identifiable information (PII). Many of these laws impact the way you currently deal with data at rest. That is, if you want to avoid ...
PostgreSQL, MySQL) to limit the permissions granted to your database processes. Encrypt your data Encryption is another important layer of defence. We already detailed the various levels of encryption and their benefits in this guide. In this blog, we summarise the main ideas: Encrypt data when...
In many cases, by the time a hacker finds a way to infiltrate a system, it is too late because the system has already been updated with new reinforced protocols. This is why you must always update your software. 5. Use VPNs to encrypt data VPNs are one of the most prevalent cyber...
Here are three reasons why we should do everything to protect our personal data. To prevent fraud and misuse.If data falls into the wrong hands, bad actors can use it to commit fraud,identity theft, or other cybercrimes. Cybercriminals can use your data in a myriad of ways, none of wh...
According to the Amazon/Shopify/Woolcommerce/eBay/Etsy/Shoplazza/Shopline Marketplace developer agreement, we will not use API and sensitive data such as personal and order data (PII data) for purposes other than transportation and tax purposes. We use AES256 to encrypt Amazon data, and within ...
• Encrypt sensitive files on your PC. Similar to shredding sensitive files you no longer need, using a file encryption tool like File Lock in McAfee® Total Protection. By placing sensitive files that you need to keep in your password-protected File Lock Vault, you can keep them hidden ...
How to encrypt form data on 123FormBuilder?Data encryption is an easy way to secure your form data within your 123FormBuilder account against attackers. You’ll also need this feature if you intend to collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from your users, such as IDs, Social ...
This proactive approach allows the system to effectively block malicious software before it can compromise systems or encrypt files. By preventing malware infections, CrowdStrike helps mitigate ransomware attacks, safeguarding critical infrastructures. Case Studies from Major Enterprises Many major enterprises ...
How to protect your devices and Wi-Fi from identity thieves: Use a virtual private network (VPN) whenever you’re using Wi-Fi in public. A VPN encrypts your data so that even if hackers can spy on you, they won’t be able to see what you’re actually doing. Install antivirus sof...
In 2018, Twitter urged its330 million usersto change and update their passwords after a bug exposed them. This was the result of a problem with the hashing process, which Twitter uses to encrypt its users’ passwords. The social networking site claimed it found and fixed the bug, but this...