Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires all non-banking financial institutions to report data breaches to FTC within 30 days. The amendment to the Safeguard Rule refers to security incidents that impact more than 500 people.

Banking 105

Banking Consumer Protection Data breaches Cybersecurity 105

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. Data breaches stole numerous headlines this year, including the notable Capital One breach that exposed more than 100 million customers’ accounts.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Phishing Data breaches IoT 98

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 2, 2017

On April 6, 2017, New Mexico became the 48th state to enact a data breach notification law, leaving Alabama and South […].

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Consumer Protection 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

APRIL 28, 2017

On April 4, 2017, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed into law an amendment to the state’s data breach notification law, making two […].

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Encryption Consumer Protection Government 40

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

GDPR, the EU’s flagship data privacy and “right to be forgotten” regulation, has made the stakes of a data breach higher than ever. Health data and patient data in the U.S. Financial Data Protection Laws. See the Best Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees. In the U.S.,

Data privacy 145

Data privacy Encryption Data breaches Insurance 145

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

US to Raise Breach of Government Records at Talks with China. This Monday, The United States began the annual security talks with China and an official said that the US government representative would raise directly the major data breach at OPM during the discussion. Follow the SiteLock blog for the latest cybersecurity news.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Surveillance Government Software 52

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 23, 2018

On March 14, 2018, IBM Security announced the results of a new global study on organizational cybersecurity readiness and resiliency entitled “The 2018 Cyber Resilient Organization.” 23% of respondents say they do not currently have a CISO or security leader. .”

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Data breaches Artificial Intelligence IoT 40

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Consumers are guarding their privacy more than ever. Any operational downtime or even worse data loss due to a data breach could significantly impact customer loyalty and their highly anticipated holiday season revenues. According to a recent study, the average cost of a retail data breach in 2024 is reported to be $3.48

Retail 71

Retail Data breaches Digital transformation Risk 71

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a Cybersecurity Framework Workshop this week at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. […].

Internet 52

Internet Internet IoT Cybersecurity 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2024

The Thales 2024 Trust Index report indicates that 87% of consumers expect vendors to respect their digital rights, which leads to trusted relationships. However, a relentless barrage of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated cyber threats steadily erodes this trust. Like DORA, PCI DSS 4.0

Risk 71

Risk Manufacturing Digital transformation Cyber threats 71

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Consumers are guarding their privacy more than ever. Any operational downtime or even worse data loss due to a data breach could significantly impact customer loyalty and their highly anticipated holiday season revenues. According to a recent study, the average cost of a retail data breach in 2024 is reported to be $3.48

Retail 64

Retail Data breaches Digital transformation Risk 64

Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

The Thales 2024 Trust Index report indicates that 87% of consumers expect vendors to respect their digital rights, which leads to trusted relationships. However, a relentless barrage of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated cyber threats steadily erodes this trust. Like DORA, PCI DSS 4.0

Risk 72

Risk Manufacturing Digital transformation Cyber threats 72

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently included security ratings or scoring as part of its cyber risk reduction initiative. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently included security ratings or scoring as part of its cyber risk reduction initiative. How do you measure?

Cyber Insurance 83

Cyber Insurance Insurance Cyber Risk Government 83

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Since 2014, the FDA has issued guidance governing the cybersecurity requirements for regulated medical devices. Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.).

IoT 45

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Technology 45

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Since 2014, the FDA has issued guidance governing the cybersecurity requirements for regulated medical devices. Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.).

IoT 45

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Technology 45

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 18, 2017

On May 17, 2017, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its National Exam Program, issued a “ Risk Alert ” to broker-dealers, investment advisers and investment firms to advise them about the recent “WannaCry” ransomware attack and to encourage increased cybersecurity preparedness.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Risk Cyber Risk 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 23, 2018

On March 14, 2018, IBM Security announced the results of a new global study on organizational cybersecurity readiness and resiliency entitled “The […].

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Consumer Protection Data breaches 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 10, 2017

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on April 20 that it plans to launch a cybersecurity initiative modeled […].

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Consumer Protection Data breaches Government 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a Cybersecurity Framework Workshop this week at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss issues related to its widely used Cybersecurity Framework. …

IoT 40

IoT Internet Internet Cybersecurity 40

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2023

As the conversation around privacy progresses beyond a focus on security infrastructure and best practices for preventing data breaches, regulations are working to catch up.

Data privacy 52

Data privacy Data collection Consumer Protection Authentication 52

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 12, 2017

On May 11, 2017, the American Bar Association (ABA) issued Formal Opinion 477, making clear that a lawyer may transmit information […].

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Consumer Protection Data breaches 52

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

APRIL 25, 2017

Earlier this month, the Colorado Division of Securities released a set of proposed changes to the Colorado securities laws that would, if […].

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Consumer Protection Data breaches 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 18, 2017

On May 17, 2017, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its National Exam Program, issued a “Risk Alert” […].

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Risk Consumer Protection Data breaches 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

On September 13, 2016, the New York Department of Financial Services introduced a new rule that would require banks, insurance […].

Financial Services 40

Financial Services Insurance Banking Cybersecurity 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The obligation to report serious incidents or malfunctions recalls the obligation to notify data breaches. Artificial intelligence not only crosses over into data protection law, but also extends to other areas of law, such as intellectual property, competition, consumer protection, and insurance, to name but a few.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Technology Insurance 52

Centraleyes

JANUARY 12, 2025

Over the last decade, financial firms have been mandated to adopt new compliance frameworks at an unprecedented rate, partly due to the sector’s digital transformation and rising concerns around cybersecurity and consumer protection. A misstep in either direction could lead to penalties from both sets of regulators.

Financial Services 52

Financial Services Data privacy Risk Banking 52

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Data Segregation And Cybersecurity Are Key. If the current definition of “personal information” remains, businesses should work to have a robust understanding of their current data flows, map all data received and transmitted (including to and from vendors), and think through appropriate ways to segregate the data.

Government 58

Government Consumer Protection Internet Internet 58

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Data Segregation And Cybersecurity Are Key. If the current definition of “personal information” remains, businesses should work to have a robust understanding of their current data flows, map all data received and transmitted (including to and from vendors), and think through appropriate ways to segregate the data.

Internet 58

Internet Internet Consumer Protection Education 58

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JULY 13, 2017

Dentons’ global Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, in conjunction with Dentons’ leading healthcare practice, has extensive experience helping entities prepare and execute such plans and dealing with the rapidly changing legal and regulatory landscape that emerges in the aftermath of a security incident.

Cyber Attacks 49

Cyber Attacks Cyber threats Healthcare Ransomware 49

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 10, 2017

On May 8, 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), […].

Wireless 40

Wireless Healthcare Technology Cybersecurity 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

If you or your enterprise stores or transmits sensitive personal information, such as taxpayer identifying information, you should take time to audit your current practices surrounding how that data is secured, and how your relationships with third parties may impact that security.

Scams 40

Scams Identity Theft Banking Retail 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 19, 2017

Although there is no single US federal agency that has overall regulatory responsibility for IoT, various agencies oversee or regulate aspects of the IoT, such as specific sectors, types of devices, or data.

IoT 40

IoT Internet Internet Computers and Electronics 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JULY 13, 2017

Last month, after the WannaCry ransomware attack infected 230,000 computers in 150 countries, the US Department of Health and Human […].

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Ransomware Consumer Protection Data breaches 52

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Last month, the United States (US) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a warning to US taxpayers that cyber criminals are increasing their […].

Scams 52

Scams Consumer Protection Data breaches Government 52

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

One of the most interesting and important developments in retail privacy cases is a recent unpublished decision, Capp v. Nordstrom. […].

Retail 40

Retail Consumer Protection Data breaches 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new guidance for businesses and consumers on the impact […]. On November 10, 2016, the U.S.

Ransomware 40

Ransomware Consumer Protection Marketing Data breaches 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

DECEMBER 3, 2016

As part of its efforts to assess compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules, the US Department […].

Phishing 40

Phishing Consumer Protection Marketing Data breaches 40