Resources for Privacy and Computer Security violations- Links & News

We feel it is important for people to be well informed when making decisions that impact their privacy, safety and security. To that end, the following is a selection of resources we researched & have found helpful.
Be aware that some info is of a timely nature, such as outbreaks, alerts & vulnerabilities. So feel free to visit often.
As with any source, you need to evaluate the relevance based on your particular set of circumstances. There is no one answer or solution to sufficient protection since it is more of a blend of technologies, common sense & persistence.
 

Articles

Computer Security: Current Technical issue
SC Magazine: IT Security

Relevant Stories- With major impact.
WestJet settles $15 mil spying case
VETERAN's Personal info stolen
Monitor E-mails (CA) No Permission
Patent Holder Info (US) At Risk
Symantec- Norton on latest Social Media scams

Updated advice & coverage on conficker- waledac
 

Vendors- Security advice

 HP: Security Services
Microsoft: Security Home Page
RSA: News Center
Symantec: Press Center


News

Dec. 1, 2011- Privavy breaches in the millions of personal files in 2011.

Nov. 9, 2011- Veteran alleges another privacy breach at department

Sep. 17, 2011- Hospital violated- insurance use?

Aug. 31, 2011- CAL Tightens- Breach reporting law in effect Jan, 2012

Aug. 4, 2011- Canadian government targeted in global hacking scheme

Jul. 19, 2011-Medvet board to investigate privacy breach Austrailia

Jul. 7, 2011- The purpose of Google Profiles is to enable you to manage your online identity.
Nearly all Google Profiles are public.Be aware that as of July 31st, all are required to be public.Be careful to not reveal private information. You should edit it before that date.

May 24, 2011- Sony's data breach costs likely to scream higher over $171 million..

May 11, 2011- FaceBook admits to compromise in client info revealing clients and their passwords- This means you should change your FaceBook password- ASAP.

Mar. 23, 2011- Google pics annoy French- Street View gathers payload data from unsecured Wi-Fi networks- See info on how to protect your Wi-Fi?

Feb. 17, 2011- Hackers fond on Canadian sites- More reason to be prepared with the best security software when even gov't computers you rely on could be compromised.

Feb. 1, 2011- Internet Safer Day- Feb. 8th.
Great Internet Safety sites in several languages for personal and family internet safety

Dec. 27, 2010- How bad is it? BJS Identity thief is growing..

Dec. 21, 2010- Microsoft on released a large patch to combat malware on all supported versions of their Windows operating system. Expect many more in the coming months.
Find out how to get your updates asap.

Dec. 6, 2010- Facebook changes faces- theirs and yours- No change in privacy policy, though

Dec. 2, 2010- Fake removal tool makes the rounds Users falling for scam involving a free tool that is supposed to help remove viruses and Trojans Be careful about what you download!

Nov. 20, 2010- FTC identifies broken tweeter- tooter- Still wise to re-set a tough password, often!

  

Government & Laws

Commerce & Personal Privacy (CA): Resource Centre
Information Commissioner (UK): EC Directive
Computer Security Act (US) Standards for sensitive info
Cybercrime DOJ (US): Crime and Property
Financial Services Mod. Act (US) Gramm-Leach Bliley Act
Freedom of Information Act (US) Federal
 Health Insurance Regulations (US): HIPPA
HIPPA Regulations- By State
Chief Information Officers (US): Council
Federal Trade Commission (US): Privacy
Can-Spam Act for email (US)- Rules
Privacy Act (US): Rules - Myths- Initiatives
HHS- HIPPA (US): Privacy Compliance & Enforcement
Trade Commission (US): Red Flag - Privacy
FBI (US): Internet fraud advice
Scotland Gov't: Internet Security
Scotland: Child safety
USA - Internet Crime Center (DOJ) Hood winked on Craigslist- Yahoo- AOL- Email fraud?
Media Awareness NetworkCentre (CA)Information & Personal Privacy- Parents- Teachers
Consumer Protection E-Commerce (CA) Code of Practice
 

Points of View

Democracy & Technology(US) Info
Electronic Privacy Info Center (US) Info
Privacy International (UK & world) Info
Privacy Org (US) Info
Privacy Clearinghouse (US) Info
Freedom of Info Advocates Worldwide

Alerts- current

Computer Associates: Threats
Microsoft: Alert services
Symantec: Threats- current

Vulnerabilities- current
US-Cert: News

Tiny Bytes

Dec. 19, 2011- Gov't starting to take privacy breaches seriously with new laws on reporting?

Nov. 15, 2011- Facebook users have been reporting a flood of violent and pornographic images invading their news feeds.. appears to be a widespread spam or hacking attack.

Oct. 1, 2011- Up to five million current and former US soldiers records were stolen.

Aug, 29, 2011- France joins other Countries with stiff peneties for not reporting data breaches

Aug. 3, 2011- Hackng Anonymous strike multiple U.S. police sites

Mar. 28, 2011- RSA leaves client's hanging..

Jan. 5, 2011- (USA) Web ads for renters- false listings- Takes money no delivery? How to report.? Internet Crime Complaint Center- DOJ

Oct. 31, 2010- US Gov't considering Internet safety switch

Jun. 29, 2010- WellPoint- exposes insurance info, data breach, again- .5 mil records

May 20, 2010- Growing anger over Google Street View privacy breach- Peak a boo- we know you!
 


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