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  • Heathrow Security Fail Highlights Why DLP Is Hard

    anthonycaruana

    Many businesses invest heavily in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems that prevent users from intentionally or accidentally leaking sensitive data. But a recent incident at Heathrow Airport highlights the challenges. An unencrypted USB stick containing security arrangements from the queen and other information was found on a street by a man in West London.

  • USB Connections Aren’t As Safe As You Think

    raejohnston

    It is the most common way in the world to connect an external device to your computer, and now Australian research shows the humble USB is actually super vulnerable to information “leakage” – making them far less secure than we thought.