Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2021

Which are the most common causes of a Data Breach and how to prevent It? Data breaches are highly damaging and equally embarrassing for businesses and consumers. If you look at Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report, you can find some of the most common causes of data breaches.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2025

The data of more than 8,500 customers were exposed during an attack on the Green Bay Packers online retail website in which the hackers were able to bypass security measure and install malicious code, steal customers' names, addresses, and credit card information.

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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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Marriott).

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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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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2021

According to IBM , the cost of cyber hacks in 2020 is about $3.86 Thus, understanding how cybersecurity and data privacy plays a priority role in organizations, especially in a multilingual setting. But, what is the relationship of languages in data privacy, and how can a reliable translation help prevent cyber-attacks?

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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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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2024

According to a letter being sent to potential victims, the attackers hacked into the California-based company’s internal systems multiple times between August 21 and 27, gaining access. Million Affected by Data Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insurance broker Keenan and Associates is notifying more than 1.5

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Security Boulevard

JULY 5, 2023

A data breach is when sensitive, protected, or confidential information is accessed, stolen, or exposed by an unauthorized individual or group. These incidents can occur in various ways, such as hacking, theft, or human error. The post Data Breaches in June 2023 – Infographic appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The staff promptly locked out the intruders once discovered the data breach. The company notified the security breach to the holders of the Radisson Rewards cards only yesterday. ” reads the data breach notification. ” At the time of writing, there are no technical details about the data breach.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 22, 2024

Hacking et Cybersécurité Mégapoche pour les Nuls , a single-volume book containing French versions of the latest editions of both the best selling CyberSecurity for Dummies by Joseph Steinberg, and Hacking For Dummies by Kevin Beaver, is now available to the public.

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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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Security Boulevard

APRIL 7, 2021

On 3rd April 2021, the personal data of more than 500 million Facebook users globally was published on a low-level hacking forum for. The post 533 Million Facebook Users Affected in a Massive Data Breach appeared first on Kratikal Blog.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2023

In February, the Clop ransomware group claimed to have stolen sensitive data from over 130 organizations by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability ( CVE-2023-0669 ) in Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT secure file transfer tool. ITx began notifying potentially affected data owners on April 11, 2023.”

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

As high-profile data breaches and leaks continue making headlines, a new report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the triple-whammy of factors enabling this tidal wave of personal data theft. These escalations have made ransomware an even more potent data breach threat.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

TikTok has denied reports that it was breached by a hacking group, after it claimed they have gained access to over 2 billion user records, the Los Angeles school district, the second-largest in the US, suffered a ransomware attack, and details on how one high school in Sydney Australia installed fingerprint scanners at the entrance […].

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

vpnMentor ’s research team discovered a hack affecting 80 million US households, and the incident is still actively leaking data. Our researchers felt that downloading it would be an ethical breach , as they would then illegally own personally identifiable data sets without peoples’ consent. This time, it’s different.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When data breaches escalate, cyber-attacks grow more sophisticated, nation states ramp up their digital warfare, and regulations tighten the noose, staying ahead isnt just an optionits your only line of defence. Still, the top response stood out clearlyprotecting data privacy.

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Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2019

The UK’s data privacy regulator plans to fine giant hotel chain Marriott International with a £99 million ($123 million) under GDPR over 2014 data breach. ’s Information Commissioner’s Office, Marriott International was not compliant to the European Union’s data protection regulation GDPR.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 14, 2020

The importance of data and the power of being an insights-driven enterprise are increasing the amount of damage that data breaches can cause. At the same time, consumers are deeply concerned with how their data is collected and used. So what’s in store for data privacy and the rollout of of 5G technology?

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 31, 2024

By separating which companies see what parts of our data, and in what contexts, we can gain control over data about ourselves (improving privacy) and harden cloud infrastructure against hacks (improving security). This would be another big win for consumer financial data privacy.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2022

After Optus, Medibank and SingTel data breach, the government of Australia seems to have taken information leaks seriously, as it is soon going to introduce a proposal that aims to increase the penalties on companies that experience data breaches from now on.

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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 million individuals. million individuals.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What Do You Need to Do When Your Employer Gets Hacked? The risk of identity theft is a concept that most of us are probably familiar with given the rise of cybercrime and data breaches. Here’s some insight on why victims of data breaches might fail to react. Steps to Take if You Think You’re a Data Breach Victim.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2023

A data breach is when sensitive, protected, or confidential information is accessed, stolen, or exposed by an unauthorized individual or group. These incidents can occur in various ways, such as hacking, theft, or human error. The post Data Breaches in May 2023 – Infographic appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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. ShinyHunters first gained widespread notoriety in 2022 for the headline-grabbing breach of Microsoft's Azure Cloud Platform.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

A hacker who recently offered 700 million LinkedIn records for sale alarmed LinkedIn users and security specialists, but the company insists the data is linked to previously reported scraped data and wasn’t hacked. ” The post LinkedIn Hack is Scraped Data, Company Claims appeared first on eSecurityPlanet.

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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

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

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2023

A data breach is when sensitive, protected, or confidential information is accessed, stolen, or exposed by an unauthorized individual or group. These incidents can occur in various ways, such as hacking, theft, or human error. The post Data Breaches in February 2023 – Infographic appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

When it comes to Missouri Governor Mike Parson's explosive reaction to a reporter "hacking" the state's web application, there is an outpouring of public figures, InfoSec professionals, and other tech experts telling the governor what they think. Journalists responsibly sounding an alarm on data privacy is not criminal hacking.

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IT Security Central

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Despite the steady drumbeat of hacks that are reported on a nearly weekly basis, it is safe to say that cybersecurity is still far from a “top of mind issue” for most people. Massive data breaches like Equifax, Marriott, and many, many more are chalked up to being yet another part of the modern life. […].

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches. Data Breach Costs: The average global cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 Privacy Compliance: By 2024, 40% of privacy tools will rely on AI, highlighting its expanding role in ensuring data privacy and meeting regulations.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 30, 2025

Februarys Change Healthcare ransomware attack led to 100 million data breach notices being sent. The Snowflake compromise, first discovered in June, was believed to have been the cause of many other high-profile breaches including Ticketmaster and Santander. Connected cars drive roughshod over data privacy.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Military & Defense Sector: A Cybersecurity Disaster in the Making Analyzing ELF/Sshdinjector.A!tr

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