Data & Culture
Digital privacy, surveillance, and taking back control of our data
A Closer Look at Loretta: Big Tech’s Big Game Commercials
Viewed through the reality of surveillance capitalism, Big Tech’s commercials last Sunday take on a new light.
Why You Should Value Privacy, Even If You Have Nothing to Hide
Each day, people adopt technologies and accept policies that ask them to trade privacy for greater convenience or perceived security: from smart home devices, to facial recognition scans at the airport, to endorsing legislation such as the Patriot Act. For many people, this discussion ends with “Well, I have nothing to hide.” That is, nothing […]
GDPR’s Shortcomings Give Guidance for Future Privacy Laws
Everyone celebrates the holiday season differently, but one experience we all shared this December was the flood of emails from seemingly every company we’ve ever interacted with (Dashlane among them). The reason? The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020, prompting companies that do business online (everyone) to update their […]
Facebook And Google Top Dashlane’s List Of 2019’s Worst Password Offenders
Dashlane’s fourth annual list of the Worst Password Offenders is out—from a Congressman, to Lisa Kudrow, to the biggest tech companies in the world. What is clearer than ever is that as more and more of our lives have migrated online, everyone needs an easier way to browse the web safely and seamlessly. “The drudgery […]
The Age of Data as a Liability
This week, CNBC hosted a conversation between execs from DuckDuckGo, Facebook, and Mozilla on businesses’ responsibility for the customer data they collect. “I think there was an article of faith maybe ten years ago that all data should be kept because it will ultimately someday be valuable,” Alan Davidson, VP of global policy at Firefox […]
The State of Digital Identity
At Spark The Change, a conference in Paris, focused on innovation and changing the world, I shared my view on the State of Digital Identity. Being the CTO of a company like Dashlane gives me a special insight and view on the topic, which I’m excited to share. But first, let me tell you a […]
2019 Industry Trends: 6 Bold Digital Security Predictions
Our 2019 industry trends report makes six bold predictions for the digital security sector. Some are welcomed, like the spreading of GDPR-type laws outside of Europe, while others make us a bit queasy, like the thought of a terrorist attack being carried out by a criminal sitting behind a desk somewhere unknown. 2019 industry trends […]
Kanye West Tops Dashlane’s List of 2018’s “Worst Password Offenders”
Dashlane today announced its third annual list of the “Worst Password Offenders.” The list highlights the high-profile individuals and organizations that had the most significant password-related blunders in 2018. “Passwords are the first line of defense against cyberattacks,” said Emmanuel Schalit, CEO of Dashlane. “Weak passwords, reused passwords, and poor business password management can easily […]
A Declaration of Digital Independence
Earlier this month, I delivered a Web Summit keynote about the importance of taking back control of your digital identity, so together we can build a better internet. Digital life is risky and complicated When it comes to our digital lives, this year was an extraordinary one—extraordinary not only in the sheer quantity and scale […]
Dashlane’s CEO on Why You Should Be Concerned About Your Data
Data privacy is a red-hot topic nowadays. Between the massive Equifax breach, the Cambridge Analytica and Facebook scandal, and all of the publicity generated by the European Union’s new GDPR legislation, now is as good a time as any to dive into the state of data privacy in America. Earlier this month, security researcher Vinny Troia says he […]
Dashlane Uncovers Troubling Password Patterns
Virginia Tech and Dashlane Analysis Find Risky, Lazy Passwords the Norm Dashlane analyzed over 61 million passwords and uncovered some troubling password patterns. The analysis was conducted with research provided by Dr. Gang Wang, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech. The Virginia Tech project, described as “the first large-scale […]
Hacking in the Internet of Things Era
Last year, a security firm in the UK uncovered that they could gain access to a GoPro camera and secretly watch or eavesdrop on users…This kind of incident is not new. In December 2014, hackers succeeded in publishing thousands of webcam streams from individuals and businesses. By visiting a website one could watch what’s happening in […]