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Recipe for Cybersecurity Success in the Restaurant Industry

SecureWorld News

If data is involved, threat actors want to get their hands on it and exploit it. Some notable cyber incidents in the past half-decade include: McDonald's (2021): The fast-food giant suffered a data breach that exposed customer and employee information in South Korea and Taiwan. Subway U.K. 2020): The sandwich chain's U.K.

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Mortgage Firm loanDepot Falls Victim to Cyberattack

SecureWorld News

LoanDepot has confirmed that the cyber incident involved unauthorized third-party access to certain systems, resulting in the encryption of data. As a response, the company took steps to contain the breach, shut down affected systems, and initiated measures to secure its business operations.

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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

Organizations that invest in employee data security training can considerably mitigate the risk of data breaches and minimize the potential consequences of security incidents. Encrypt data at rest with encryption algorithms and secure storage techniques. No user data was lost.

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Verizon’s 2021 DBIR Report: Same, Same, but Different

Duo's Security Blog

Verizon just released its 14th edition of the Verizon Data Breach Incident Report (DBIR) covering 2020’s foray into cybersecurity. The DBIR states that phishing, ransomware, web app attacks dominated data breaches in 2020. It’s fair to say that 2020 was impossible to predict, but had a significant impact.

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What Is Cloud Database Security? Types, Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

It safeguards data by authenticating users and devices, controlling access to data and resources, and following regulatory requirements. This security approach protects against common threats like data breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, hackers, and unauthorized access in cloud environments. Use certificates.

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Cyber Security in Banking: Threats, Solutions & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

From personal information like Social Security numbers and addresses to sensitive financial details, banks store a treasure trove of data that, if compromised, can lead to identity theft, fraud, and significant financial loss for individuals. Any breach can shatter that trust, leading to customer attrition and long-term reputational damage.

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Maximizing Cloud Data Security: Importance, Challenges and Best Practices

Centraleyes

Why is Cloud Data Security Important? Cloud data security refers to the technologies, policies, and processes designed to protect data stored in cloud environments from threats such as unauthorized access, data breaches, human error, and insider threats.