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The High-Stakes Game of Ensuring IoMT Device Security

SecureWorld News

Being constantly connected to the internet, they are either protected by basic passwords or, in some cases, have no password protection at all. A 2021 Cynerio report revealed a staggering 123% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities, resulting in more than 500 incidents and costs exceeding $21 billion.

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7 technologies that CIOs can’t ignore in 2021

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

But, I believe they’ll play a large role in 2021. Here are 7 technologies that CIOs should focus on in 2021. As the pandemic continues on in 2021 and CIOs look to better prepare their organizations for the unknown, I believe we’ll see the demand for portals increase. These aren’t necessarily new technologies.

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Zillow wins jury verdict in lawsuit over its display of non-MLS home listings

GeekWire

The case was filed in March 2021, and in the original complaint, REX claims its business was damaged when non-MLS listings on Zillow were relegated to a secondary search results tab, limiting traffic to those listings. Zillow said it made the change in order to comply with NAR guidelines, specifically its co-mingling policy.

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YouTube has paid more than $30 billion to creators, artists, and others over the last three years

The Verge

In Wojcicki’s first letter to creators of 2021, the CEO spent some time addressing YouTube’s growth. Wojcicki noted that at the “scale we operate, it’s hard for creators to keep up with changing Community Guidelines.”. Wojcicki noted that at the “scale we operate, it’s hard for creators to keep up with changing Community Guidelines.”.

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Steps CIOs should take to protect customer data in Nigeria’s open banking systems

CIO Business Intelligence

According to the Africa Funding Startup 2021 report, Nigerian fintech has brought in more than half of the US$4.6 The Operational Guidelines for Open Banking in Nigeria published by the CBN stress that customer data security is critical for the safety of the open banking model. Customer education is key.

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Protecting Student Data: A Comprehensive Guide for K12 Publishers

Kitaboo

Research reveals that 80% of lower educational organizations were hit by ransomware attacks in 2022, up from 56% in 2021. Student Data Privacy and Security Laws Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA): Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA): III. Table of Contents: I.

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Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming is now widely available on iOS and PC

The Verge

It’s been in an invite-only beta period since mid-April 2021 , but Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now access games right from their devices. Microsoft also shared in its blog post that xCloud is now powered by Xbox Series X consoles, setting the streaming at 1080p at up to 60 frames per second with a fast enough internet connection.

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