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Cybersecurity

Canada Bans WeChat and Kaspersky on Government Phones

Canada on Monday banned popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and Russian platform Kaspersky from government smartphones and other mobile devices, citing privacy and security risks. The suite of applications would be immediately removed from government-issued devices and users will be blocked from downloading them in the future, said a statement. Treasury Board President Anita Anand, […]

Cybersecurity

Canada Bans WeChat and Kaspersky Apps On Government Devices

Oct 31, 2023NewsroomNational Security / Cyber Threat Canada on Monday announced a ban on the use of apps from Tencent and Kaspersky on government mobile devices, citing an “unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.” “The Government of Canada is committed to keeping government information and networks secure,” the Canadian government said. “We regularly […]

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Proofpoint to Buy Tessian to Infuse Email Protection With AI

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) , Email Security & Protection , Email Threat Protection Acquiring Tessian Will Help Proofpoint Thwart Misdirected Emails, Misattached Files Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • October 30, 2023     Proofpoint has agreed to purchase a cloud email security provider founded by HSBC, RBS, Santander and UBS alumni to apply artificial intelligence to […]

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Meta Launches Paid Ad-Free Subscription in Europe to Satisfy Privacy Laws

Oct 31, 2023NewsroomPrivacy / Online Security Meta on Monday announced plans to offer an ad-free option to access Facebook and Instagram for users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland to comply with “evolving” data protection regulations in the region. The ad-free subscription, which costs €9.99/month on the web or €12.99/month […]