Author Archives: RKN Global
Public interest groups are concerned that Facebook will not act to prevent harm to the integrity of the upcoming Sri Lankan elections. Facebook decided to allow politicians to advertise misinformation that fact-checkers have already debunked. Observers described this as “inappropriate and incendiary to boot.” Claims of inadequate assistance A senior researcher for Sri Lanka’s Centre […]
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Law Enforcement and Cryptocurrency Recent testimony by the director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation sheds light on the concerns law enforcement authorities may have about cryptocurrencies. There has been a great deal of discussion about the pros and cons of cryptocurrency and the need for regulation of the field. Some view crypto as […]
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A Small Data Breach Can Explain a Big One A Small Example A U.S. temp staffing company recently closed down and abandoned its offices in the middle of its lease, leaving behind boxes of files. These files contained sensitive information about the applicants who had used the temp company’s services in the past. The files […]
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Microsoft has claimed recently that over the past few years, cyber attacks have become the top risk for businesses today. A survey by Microsoft and the insurance consultancy Marsh found that most executives consider cyber attacks to be their top business concern. Cyber attacks the top risk for businesses today: outranking brand damage and economic […]
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The world of cryptocurrencies certainly needs regulation in order to reduce fraud and make the field safe for investors. This could make conditions ripe for expansion. However, can regulation, or regulatory attention, scare people away from cryptocurrencies? There may be one indicator. It is the diminished enthusiasm for Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency, Libra, in the face […]
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