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    Chrome Enterprise moves to better differentiate work, personal browsing – Computerworld

    The browser suite includes new secure sign-ins, user authentication, and identity management across Google services. Google Identity integrates with Google Workspace and other third-party applications, allowing businesses to streamline access management, bolster security, and make sure users have the correct permissions and access. Google IT teams also benefit from better profile reporting and data protection for unmanaged devices in BYOD…

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    How enterprises are adapting to personal liability rules

    With the threat of personal liability for data breaches hanging over CISOs’ heads, organizations are increasingly working to minimize the risk. Recent US and EU legislation has made it possible to hold executives responsible for security breaches, with potential penalties of fines and even imprisonment. A recent survey from edge cloud platform provider Fastly found that 93% of organizations have…

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    How to Clear Your Personal Data From a Car

    When the time comes to sell your car, you need to make sure all your personal information is gone from the vehicle’s computer. You also need to remove your info from any apps, accounts, or cloud-based software associated with the car, which can be more difficult. “Plan ahead and give yourself several days or more,” says CR’s Crossen. “You don’t…

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    Your Personal Note-Taking Assistant Is Just $39.99 for Life

    TL;DR: Streamline your productivity with My Notes AI Pro Plan — transcribe and summarize unlimited audio on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac with lifetime access for only $39.99. Taking notes during meetings, lectures, or brainstorming sessions can often feel overwhelming, especially when ideas flow faster than your pen or keyboard can move. Luckily, we no longer have to rely on…

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    GDPR fines might’ve dipped last year, but don’t get complacent – personal liability risks are rising

    The number of GDPR fines issued last year fell by a third compared with 2023 , according to new research, but this doesn’t mean data protection authorities are getting any softer. DLA Piper’s GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey found that €1.2 billion in penalties was issued during the year, down 33%. This marks the first time the amount has…

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    Microsoft 365 Personal vs. Microsoft 365 Family features and pricing

    UPDATED 1/17/2025: Microsoft 365 is a subscription service offered by Microsoft that provides various productivity and collaboration tools. It’s essentially a cloud-based version of the familiar suite of Office apps but with some additional benefits. The company offers two subscription plans: Microsoft 365 Personal, for one user, and the Microsoft 365 Family plan, for up to six people. The new plans…

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    Microsoft 365 Personal and Family now cost more – The 2025 price increase explained

    Yes, Microsoft has increased the prices for its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription plans by $3 in the United States. Thus, the “Personal” plan now costs $99.99 per year or $9.99 per month, and the “Family” plan costs $129.99 per year or $12.99 per month. You will pay more to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other apps and…

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    Personal data compromised in Gateshead Council cyber attack

    Gateshead Council has fallen victim to a cyber attack in which personal data has been stolen. The council confirmed it was hit in the early hours of January 8th, and that the attack is under investigation by the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU). The local authority has reported the incident to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and other…

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    OneBlood confirms personal data stolen in July ransomware attack

    Blood-donation not-for-profit OneBlood confirms that donors’ personal information was stolen in a ransomware attack last summer. OneBlood first notified the public about the attack on July 31, 2024, noting that ransomware actors had encrypted its virtual machines, forcing the healthcare organization to fall back to using manual processes. OneBlood is a supplier of blood to over 250 hospitals across the United…

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    New macOS malware uses Apple’s own code to quietly steal credentials and personal data — how to stay safe

    While Apple’s Macs aren’t targeted by hackers as often as Windows PCs, they’re far from impenetrable. Security researchers at Check Point Research recently pushed out an alert warning 100 million Apple users that a new variant of the infamous Banshee malware has been detected, capable of stealing browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other personal data. Check Point first uncovered the…

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