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Frost Data Capital, Symantec Link On Cyber Security Startups

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San Juan Capistrano-based Frost Data Capital , the startup incubator led by security veteran Stuart Frost, has inked a major deal with Symantec , to launch and fund security and analytics startups. Financial details of the partnership were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Here’s A Painful Problem For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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With the Identity Theft Resource Center® reporting a 40 percent increase in data breaches in 2016, there seems to be a growing population out there worried about all the people intent on hurting them. In addition, there is a real business opportunity here for startups. Why is everyone so paranoid these days?

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You Won’t Find Startup Funding From These Sources

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It may even be free, if you sign up for a timeshare pitch at the destination. If the URL provided starts with “http:” instead of “https:”, don’t enter anything, or click on any links. Every computer these days needs a current reputable security product from Symantec, McAfee, or Trend Micro. Cheap travel. Don’t expect a refund.

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Ten Internet Rip-offs Any Fool Should Recognize

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It may even be free, if you sign up for a timeshare pitch at the destination. If the URL provided starts with “http:” instead of “https:”, don’t enter anything. Every computer these days needs a current reputable security product from Symantec, McAfee, or Trend Micro. Cheap travel. Don’t expect a refund. Chain emails.

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6 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2017: Ransomware, Skills Gap & More

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Users are often unaware and uneducated about the potential risks, yet have huge access to data and resources, presenting a huge area of risk. We are already seeing attackers moving beyond the desktop and starting to exploit vulnerable. This shift will continue in 2017, alongside these other shifts in the landscape: 1.