Security Boulevard

JANUARY 29, 2025

Old accounts are often unmaintained and forgotten - which can be problematic when you want to "clean up" some of your digital footprint by deleting them or go back to secure them with stronger passwords/MFA. How do you find these old accounts when your recollection isn't enough? Some methods may be more effective for some users.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 15, 2024

On July 21, 2024, denizens of the cybercrime community Breachforums released more than 4 terabytes of data they claimed was stolen from nationalpublicdata.com, a Florida-based company that collects data on consumers and processes background checks. Many media outlets mistakenly reported that the National Public data breach affects 2.9

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The global data privacy landscape is changing and everyday we can see new regulations emerge. These regulations are encouraging organizations to be better custodians of the consumers data and create a healthier space for data privacy. Tracking Personal Data.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office fined US hotels group Marriott over the 2018 data breach that affected millions of customers worldwide. million) for multiple data breaches suffered by the company since 2018 that exposed the personal information of its customers. million ($23.5 According to the U.K.’s

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Advocate Aurora Health(AAH), a medical services provider serving Wisconsin and Illinois populace, was hit by a data breach affecting over 3,000,000 patients. Moreover, the tool is being used by other hospitals in the country and so it could lead to more such data breaches in near time. million patients. .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The staff promptly locked out the intruders once discovered the data breach. According to the data breach notification email sent by the Radisson Hotel Group the security breach affected only a “small percentage” of the Radisson Rewards members. ” reads the data breach notification.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

GDPR protects sensitive data like health and financial details, and its enforcement underscores the growing need for stronger data security measures. GDPR: The landscape of data privacy and protection has never been more critical. Data Privacy Framework and implementing robust data security practices.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This breach, orchestrated by a hacker known as “Satanic,” highlights the vulnerability of even seemingly secure online platforms. The leaked data, which includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and location data, poses significant risks to the affected individuals.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2024

million people had their personal and health care information compromised by hackers who were were able to access the data by breaching the account of a business partner of HealthEquity. Million People Affected by Data Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post HealthEquity: 4.3

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

New revelations have shed light on the extensive fallout of the 23andMe data breach, which exposed the personal information of a staggering 6.9 This significant update comes almost two months after the genetic testing company initially reported a breach affecting 14,000 individuals. million users.

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ZoneAlarm

APRIL 18, 2023

Kodi, the popular media player software, has recently confirmed a data breach that has impacted around 400,000 users. The breach exposed users’ personal information such as usernames, email addresses, and passwords, as well as their private messages.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

UnitedHealth, one of the largest health insurers in the United States, had to undertake a lengthy investigation to confirm the scope of the breach, and its findings emphasize the need for agile security operations that can respond quickly to contain threats and protect data. Maybe the healthcare industry needs a similar regulation."

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

On average there are three data breaches a day, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. If you’ve been notified you have been compromised in a data breach or suspect your personal information has been exposed, here are some concrete steps you can take to help protect your critical data.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

It is crucial for businesses to know and understand the costs and dangers associated with data breaches, how they occur, how to prevent them, and how to respond in the event of a successful breach. According to the 2023 DBIR, 83% of breaches originated from external sources, while 19% could be traced to internal actors.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 31, 2022

Twitter suffers a data breach of phone numbers and email addresses belonging to 5.4 The post Twitter Data Breach, 15 Minutes to Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities, Resilient Deepfake Traits appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Data breaches can be devastating for organizations, these are 3 of the worst incidents that could have been prevented. Data breaches can be devastating for organizations and even entire countries. Eliminating the risk of a data breach is nearly impossible, but some things can be done to reduce it significantly.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Cross-Border Data Privacy and Security Concerns in the Dawn of Quantum Computing. New EU restrictions could force companies to change data transfer practices and adopt more advanced data encryption methods. In recent years, costly breaches and evolving data security concerns have bubbled up to a board level agenda item.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Integrating Thales’s User Journey Orchestration with Badge’s Passwordless Authentication without secrets The Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform offers advanced user journey orchestration, seamless integration, and robust compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Verizons Data Breach Investigations Report showed that 74% of security breaches involve a human element, with system administrators and developers accounting for most of these errors. From GDPR updates to sector-specific regulations like HIPAA and PCI DSS, companies will face new mandates to protect sensitive data.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 4, 2021

Will your organization someday lose a multi-million dollar contract because of a Shadow IT-related data breach? This comes after the company, Insight Global, announced a data breach impacting more than 70,000 Pennsylvania residents and their diagnosis or exposure to COVID-19. Reaction to this Shadow IT data breach.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 29, 2020

A review of the exposed support forum by this author suggests that while none of the posts exposed customer information such as payment card data, a number of them did include customer account information, such customer names, device identifiers and in some cases location information.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

If having a skilled technical staff isn’t critical, then what arrangements should a company have in place to mitigate the occurrence of a data breach and to avoid the fines and penalties that can follow? Companies should have written data privacy and security policies and procedures in place. Reasonable protections.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 20, 2023

For example, in 2022, Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Nasdaq-listed video game developer Take Two Interactive, was forced to lock his Twitter account after being bombarded by a wave of harassment from customers dissatisfied with the latest Grand Theft Auto game. They might come to fear opening messages or looking at their devices.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

Our researchers felt that downloading it would be an ethical breach , as they would then illegally own personally identifiable data sets without peoples’ consent. Why This Data Breach is Different. For example, there are no policy or account numbers, social security numbers, or payment types. Pierluigi Paganini.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Because APIs connect services and transfer all types of data, including sensitive data, APIs are vulnerable to attacks that may result in costly data breaches. APIs are Used for Communication and Data Transfer. The post Protecting your APIs from Attacks and Data Breaches appeared first on IT Security Guru.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Understanding Data Privacy: Keeping Your Data Secure IdentityIQ With the rise of online platforms, social media, and e-commerce, personal information has become more vulnerable to mishandling and exploitation. Data privacy is the cornerstone of helping protect your personal information from unauthorized access or exposure.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 The law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 The law firm pointed out that it has no evidence the exposed data has been misused.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses. According to the latest Thales Consumer Digital Trust Index, over a quarter (26%) of consumers have abandoned a brand in the past 12 months due to privacy concerns. trillion , the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

The infamous cybercrime syndicate ShinyHunters has struck again, this time claiming responsibility for an absolutely staggering data breach impacting live entertainment giants Ticketmaster and Live Nation. If confirmed, Ticketmaster must be transparent about the accessed data.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The cybersecurity and data privacy industry is definitely a "growth industry." So, it is not at all surprising that cybersecurity and data privacy are top priorities for the C-suite. According to Forbes , the global cybersecurity market will be worth $173 billion in 2020, and looking to increase to $270B by 2026.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 4, 2019

“AMCA’s affected system also included credit card or bank account information that was provided by the consumer to AMCA (for those who sought to pay their balance),” the filing reads. credit card numbers and bank account information), medical information and Social Security Numbers. million patients. ” ANALYSIS.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In a case that ups the stakes for CSOs dealing with data breaches, former Uber chief security officer Joe Sullivan was found guilty by a federal jury earlier this week of obstructing justice and of misprision (concealing) of a felony in connection with his coverup of a 2016 breach. United States Attorney Stephanie M.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

What is the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act? The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) is a state law designed to protect the privacy and security of Texas residents’ personal information. The TDPSA primarily benefits Texas residents by giving them greater control over their personal data.

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Threatpost

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

A Change.org petition is demanding stronger accountability for Equifax in the 2017 leak that affected 150 million customers.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 31, 2021

Organizations around the world must fulfill an increasing number of regulatory requirements including NIST, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as federal and state data breach laws.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 291 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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