Cybersecurity Tech Brief By HackerNoon

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Are those toys secure? And precisely what data is being handed over when a kid is using these toys?

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The Markup is looking into what other toys collect private data on your children. A Wi-Fi-enabled toy will likely communicate with your wireless router. A Bluetooth toy will send data to another smart device, such as a smartphone. We’re here to help.

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64% of third‑party applications access sensitive data without legitimate business justification. Google Tag Manager (8%), Shopify (5%), and Facebook Pixel (4%)

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Reflectiz releases its 2026 State of Web Exposure Research. 64% of third‑party applications access sensitive data without legitimate business justification. Google Tag Manager (8%), Shopify (5%), and Facebook Pixel (4%) are top drivers of sensitive data exposure.

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No business can remove all cyber risk, but every business can make smart moves that reduce it.

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No business can remove all cyber risk, but every business can make smart moves that reduce it.

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The study noted that a single security analyst can effectively manage Airlock digital policies in much less time than traditional solutions require.

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Airlock Digital's allowlisting solution provides a 224% return on investment (ROI) and a $3.8 million net present value (NPV) over three years for organizations adopting Airlock Digital’s approach. The study noted that a single security analyst can effectively manage Airlock digital policies in much less time than traditional solutions require.

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Ransomware is evolving from "lock your files and demand payment" to "steal everything and threaten to leak it."

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Ransomware is evolving from "lock your files and demand payment" to "steal everything and threaten to leak it." About 50% of attacks now skip encryption entirely. Payments are declining, but the damage is worse than ever.