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- Exposed United Nations Database Left Sensitive Information Accessible Online [wired.com]
Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler recently found that "a database containing sensitive, sometimes personal information from the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women was openly accessible" online. "The 115,000-plus files related to UN Women included detailed financial disclosures from organizations around the world—and personal details and testimonials from vulnerable individuals." The UN has since secured the database.
"They're doing great work and helping real people on the ground, but the cybersecurity aspect is still critical," Fowler told WIRED. "I've found lots of data before, including from all sorts of government agencies, but these organizations are helping people who are at risk just for being who they are, where they are."
- Data Privacy Tips for College Students [usnews.com]
"As cybersecurity risks increase across industries, colleges – which increasingly depend on apps and software for teaching, learning and operations – remain valuable targets for cybercriminals and data exploitation." In 2023 alone, "U.S. schools and colleges reported a record-high 954 data breaches affecting 4.3 million records."
In light of this ongoing concern, "here are five practical ways experts say students can guard their personal information against potential data breaches":
- Not clicking suspicious links in emails, texts, or apps to avoid phishing scams.
- Using strong passwords and a secure password manager.
- Using multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
- Checking your settings to limit which apps can track your location and other sensitive data.
- Backing up your data with a third-party data storage program, in case you get locked out of your accounts.
- Why Strava Is a Privacy Risk for the President (and You Too) [lifehacker.com]
Popular running and cycling app "Strava has an extensive set of mapping tools, which are powered by the data in its global heatmap. This is basically a map of the world with people’s running and cycling routes highlighted." Why is that a problem? Reporter Beth Skwarecki was able to "find the name and home address of a stranger," using only Strava data and publicly available information. And it's not just an individual issue; according to French newspaper Le Monde, "the app allegedly revealed the locations of world leaders via their bodyguards' Strava accounts."
In this piece, Skwarecki explains how to adjust your Strava settings so you can enjoy some of the app's benefits while preserving your privacy.
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