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The Data Breach Disclosure Conundrum

Troy Hunt

As it relates to the UK GDPR, there are two essential concepts to understand, and they're the first two bulleted items in their personal data breaches guide : The UK GDPR introduces a duty on all organisations to report certain personal data breaches to the relevant supervisory authority.

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Inside the DemandScience by Pure Incubation Data Breach

Troy Hunt

Additionally, the threat actor with… pic.twitter.com/tqsyb8plPG — HackManac (@H4ckManac) February 28, 2024 When Jason found his email address and other info in this corpus, he had the same question so many others do when their data turns up in a place they've never heard of before - how?

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Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Billions

Security Boulevard

A data breach at National Public Data, a relatively obscure but widely connected company, has exposed 272 million Social Security numbers. This breach, reminiscent of the 2017 Equifax breach but on an even larger scale, has sent shockwaves through the security sector.

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Fujitsu Discloses Data Breach, Customer and Personal Information Compromised

Penetration Testing

Fujitsu, the Japanese multinational technology giant, has revealed a data breach resulting from a malware infection within its corporate network.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

The same principle should apply to your most precious data assets. You should restrict access to sensitive information and systems the same way you restrict access to your house. By only giving users access to what they need for their job, you reduce the risk of data breaches and unauthorized modifications.

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Fintech Giant Finastra Investigating Data Breach

Krebs on Security

The financial technology firm Finastra is investigating the alleged large-scale theft of information from its internal file transfer platform, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. If you have any additional information about this incident, please reach out to krebsonsecurity @ gmail.com or at protonmail.com. This is a developing story.

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Oregon Zoo Data Breach Exposes Payment Card Information

Security Boulevard

The Oregon Zoo's recent data breach serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in today's digital landscape. The post Oregon Zoo Data Breach Exposes Payment Card Information appeared first on Source Defense.