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India Insights with Geetha Nandikotkur

News and Viewpoints from ISMG's India Team

Cloud Data Storage Localization: Key Concerns

Geetha Nandikotkur • August 10, 2018

But before India enacts a domestic data storage mandate, all the cost implications must be carefully considered. Legislators must study whether the benefits justify the hefty costs involved.

Helpline Mishap: UIDAI Wrongly Blamed

TRAI Chairman's Aadhaar Stunt Draws Rebukes

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Crypto Wars Continue, as Feds Seek Messenger Backdoor

Mathew J. Schwartz • August 20, 2018

It's déjà vu "FBI vs. Apple" all over again, as Reuters reports that the Justice Department is seeking to compel Facebook to build a backdoor into its Messenger app to help the FBI monitor an MS-13 suspect's voice communications.

Bitfi Gets Pwnies Award for 'Lamest Vendor Response'

Political Play: Indicting Other Nations' Hackers

The Fraud Blog with Tracy Kitten

Tracking fraud incidents and trends wherever -- and however -- they occur.

Information Sharing: A Powerful Crime-Fighting Weapon

Tracy Kitten • November 12, 2016

The success of Operation SAMBRE, a global cybercrime investigation into the theft of billions of dollars from banks throughout the world, proves why information sharing between law enforcement and the private sector is key to battling cybercrime.

London Summit: Inside a Cyber Takedown

Will Faster Payments Mean Faster Fraud?

The Public Eye with Eric Chabrow

Keeping tabs on federal government efforts to protect citizens' privacy

Trump Campaign Aide Knew Early About Hacked Democratic Emails

Eric Chabrow • October 31, 2017

Former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos learned that Russia had thousands of pilfered emails containing "dirt" on Hillary Clinton three months before they appeared online, according to court documents.

Dearth of Support for Kaspersky at Congressional Hearing

'Private Citizens' Sue Trump Campaign for Exposing Their PII

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

HIPAA Enforcement: A Look Ahead

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • May 1, 2017

Under the Trump administration, will the ongoing ramping up of HIPAA enforcement continue? And what other action can we expect on health data privacy and security issues?

News and Viewpoints from ISMG's India Team

Storing Cloud Data Domestically Could Substantially Increase Costs. Is It Worth It?

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

FBI's Latest Backdoor Push Involves Facebook Messenger, Reuters Reports

Tracking fraud incidents and trends wherever -- and however -- they occur.

Law Enforcement, Government Agencies Stress that Threat Intelligence is Critical

Keeping tabs on federal government efforts to protect citizens' privacy

Court Document: George Papadopoulos' Emails Reveal Attempts for Trump-Putin Cooperation

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

Will Health Data Privacy, Security Remain High Priorities for OCR?

Insights from industry experts

Awkward Questioning Format Gives Facebook CEO Room To Wriggle Away

Insights and opinions from thought-leaders representing the industry's services & solutions providers.

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