Get Smart with the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending October 15th. 2024

EP212 The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update  is about to boost your brainpower!​A new study from Finland reveals that the choices you make today can affect your brain for weeks.By adopting healthy routines—like staying up to date with key insights from this very update—you’re not just protecting your digital life but also enhancing your memory, attention, and cognitive function.​Consistency in learning and staying informed, especially on crucial topics like privacy and security, can literally reshape your brain for the better! ​Then Google’s latest privacy scandal raises concerns about continuous data sharing, even without your permission, reminding us that the battle for privacy is far from over. Meanwhile, in Australia car brands there too are quietly collecting and sharing driver data with third parties, prompting a call for tighter legal reforms. In a stark example of why tech giants like Apple refuse to compromise on encryption, Chinese hackers have exploited U.S. ISPs' backdoors. With privacy advocates urging users to delete their 23andMe data, the debate over genetic information security intensifies. A Florida data broker’s bankruptcy after losing millions of Social Security numbers highlights how breaches can have lasting financial and legal consequences. And finally, if you think your AI chatbot is safe, think again—LLM attacks are becoming swifter and more effective, exposing vulnerabilities in just seconds.Let's get smart together!