Facebook privacy lapse prompts FTC approval of $5 billion fine

Security Digest Information security news and advice from TechTarget's network | July 17, 2019 FEATURED STORY Zoom vulnerability reveals privacy issues for users by Michael Heller, Senior Reporter Companies and users around the world were impacted by a Zoom conferencing software flaw that could allow threat actors to forcibly join a video call without interaction. (SearchSecurity.com) Advertisement NEWS   Experts: Facebook fine by FTC should be wake-up call for all Facebook will reportedly be hit with a $5 billion fine by the FTC following an investigation into multiple privacy issues, and experts said other enterprises should take note. (SearchSecurity.com)   Digital safety skills initiative launched against cyber crime Security industry partners have launched an initiative aimed at raising individuals’ digital safety skills to enable them to protect themselves and their families from most common cyber attacks. (ComputerWeekly.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Cybersecurity skills shortage prompts new hiring approach Hiring managers are widening the pool of candidates in response to the cybersecurity skills shortage. Learn how a parks and recreation background can be an asset in threat hunting. (SearchSecurity.com)   Cisco engineer: Why we need more women in cybersecurity Progress on the cybersecurity gender gap has been slow but steadier recently. Cisco engineer Michele Guel explains how to hack the gender gap. (SearchSecurity.com)   Mastercard CTO on cybersecurity and AI integration Mastercard CTO Kush Saxena describes his approach to cybersecurity and AI as two-fold. Learn how AI and machine-learning impacts the cybersecurity practice in the enterprise. (SearchSecurity.com)   How does an island hopping attack work? Hackers know better than to directly attack a well-defended target; learn how they use island hopping attack strategies to elude defenders -- and how best to repel them. (SearchSecurity.com)   SEC's iXBRL requirements met with optimism -- and trepidation Compliance with the SEC's new Inline XBRL requirements will change financial reporting processes. The benefits are there, but not everyone is optimistic about the change. (SearchCompliance.com)   APAC IoT adoption improves amid challenges More enterprises across the region are using the internet of things to track fleet vehicles and improve operations, but technology integration and security concerns are still holding back widespread adoption. (ComputerWeekly.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Security Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2019 TechTarget. All rights reserved.