Tag: data
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Five ways to turn data security into a competitive advantage
Tags: dataFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/five-ways-to-turn-data-security-into-a-competitive-advantage
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Rhode Island public benefits data breached in Brain Cipher ransomware attack
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Namibia Telecom customer data exposed following ransomware attack
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NIS2 Penetration Testing and Compliance
Tags: attack, breach, compliance, cyber, data, finance, nis-2, penetration-testing, ransomware, threatEvery day, we hear about security threats and attacks on organisations. These threats can range from ransomware and data breaches to leakage of sensitive data. There is no denying that cyber threats have been on the rise, and many organisations have fallen victim to these attacks, leading to financial and reputational losses. Hence, it is……
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LW ROUNDTABLE: Compliance pressures intensify as new cybersecurity standards take hold
Today, part three of Last Watchdog‘s year-end roundtable zeroes in on the regulatory and compliance landscape. Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/lw-roundtable-compliance-pressures-intensify-as-new-cybersecurity-standards-take-hold/
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Top 10 cyber security stories of 2024
Data breaches, data privacy and protection, and the thorny issue of open source security were all hot topics this year. Meanwhile, security companies frequently found themselves hitting the headlines, and not always for good reasons. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber security stories of 2024 First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617185/Top-10-cyber-security-stories-of-2024
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Dutch regulator fines Netflix $5 million for data privacy violations
Netflix did not provide customers enough information about how it uses their data, the regulator found. ]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/dutch-fines-millions-regulator-netflix
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Nebraska sues Change Healthcare over security failings that led to medical data breach of over 100 million Americans
New details emerged about the Change Healthcare ransomware attack in Nebraska’s complaint. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/18/nebraska-sues-change-healthcare-over-security-failings-that-led-to-medical-data-breach-of-over-100-million-americans/
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Recorded Future Tagged as ‘Undesirable’ in Russia
The Russian government accuses the Mastercard-owned firm of participating in the collection and analysis of data on the actions of the Russia’s armed forces. The post Recorded Future Tagged as ‘Undesirable’ in Russia appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/recorded-future-tagged-as-undesirable-in-russia/
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Regional Care Data Breach Impacts 225,000 People
Healthcare insurance firm Regional Care has disclosed a data breach impacting more than 225,000 individuals. The post Regional Care Data Breach Impacts 225,000 People appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/regional-care-data-breach-impacts-225000-people/
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New VIPKeyLogger Via Weaponized Office Documenrs Steals Login Credentials
The VIPKeyLogger infostealer, exhibiting similarities to the Snake Keylogger, is actively circulating through phishing campaigns. Delivered as attachments disguised as archives or Microsoft 365 files, it employs malicious Microsoft Office documents to spread through command-and-control (C2) infrastructure. It targets sensitive data, including login credentials, financial information, system data, and personally identifiable information, posing a significant…
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ONLY Cynet Delivers 100% Protection and 100% Detection Visibility in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluation
Across small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and managed service providers (MSPs), the top priority for cybersecurity leaders is to keep IT environments up and running. To guard against cyber threats and prevent data breaches, it’s vital to understand the current cybersecurity vendor landscape and continually assess the effectiveness of available solutions. Luckily, the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK First…
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Axon still in possession of Police Scotland encryption keys
Supplier’s possession of encryption keys for Police Scotland data sharing system opens potential for access and transfer of sensitive data without the knowledge or consent of the force First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617285/Axon-still-in-possession-of-Police-Scotland-encryption-keys
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A new ransomware regime is now targeting critical systems with weaker networks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, control, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, fortinet, group, infrastructure, law, lockbit, malware, mfa, network, ransomware, risk, tactics, usa, vmware, vpn, vulnerability, zyxelThe year 2024’s ransomware shake-up, fueled by law enforcement crackdowns on giants like LockBit, has shifted focus to critical operations, with major attacks this year hitting targets like Halliburton, TfL, and Arkansas water plant.A Dragos study for the third quarter of 2024 highlighted a surge in activity from new groups like RansomHub, Play, and Fog,…
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Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta Euro251 million for a 2018 data breach
Meta has been fined Euro251M ($263M) for a 2018 data breach affecting millions in the EU, marking another penalty for violating privacy laws. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta Euro251 million ($263M) for a 2018 data breach impacting 29 million Facebook accounts. >>The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today announced its final…
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Travel Cybersecurity Threats and How to Stay Protected
Uncover the latest travel cybersecurity threats, from public Wi-Fi risks to AI-powered attacks. Learn strategies to protect your data and travel safely. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/travel-cybersecurity-threats-and-how-to-stay-protected/
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Meta Hit with Massive $263m GDPR Fine
The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Meta $263m for a 2018 data breach impacting 29 million Facebook accounts First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/meta-hit-with-massive-263m-gdpr/
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Hacker Leaks Cisco Data
IntelBroker has leaked 2.9 Gb of data stolen recently from a Cisco DevHub instance, but claims it’s only a fraction of the total. The post Hacker Leaks Cisco Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/hacker-leaks-cisco-data/
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CrowdStrike Allies With Salt Security to Improve API Security
CrowdStrike and Salt Security have extended their alliance to make it simpler to feed application programming interface (API) security data directly into a security information event management (SIEM) platform. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/crowdstrike-allies-with-salt-security-to-improve-api-security/
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Key strategies to enhance cyber resilience
Tags: attack, awareness, backup, banking, breach, business, ceo, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, government, group, healthcare, incident, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, metric, network, phishing, programming, ransom, ransomware, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, training, update, vulnerability, windowsThe faulty CrowdStrike software update that triggered IT outages on a global scale in July was a sobering reminder of the importance of incident response and business continuity plans.The update caused more than eight million Windows devices to crash and take down with them airline reservation systems, hospital and government services, financial and banking applications…
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Meta Fined Euro251 Million for 2018 Data Breach Impacting 29 Million Accounts
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has been fined Euro251 million (around $263 million) for a 2018 data breach that impacted millions of users in the bloc, in what’s the latest financial hit the company has taken for flouting stringent privacy laws.The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) said the data…
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Top 10 Cyberattacks in 2024 that Stole the Spotlight
Tags: attack, corporate, cyberattack, data, exploit, infrastructure, ransomware, threat, vulnerabilityCyberattacks this year have escalated into a high-stakes battle, with increasingly advanced attacks targeting critical infrastructure, personal data, and corporate systems. From state-sponsored cyberattacks to ransomware campaigns, the top cyberattacks of 2024 have proven that threat actors have been weaponizing advanced technologies to exploit vulnerabilities in both private and public sectors. First seen on thecyberexpress.com…
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Securing Your SaaS: How AppOmni Mitigates SaaS Risks and Protects Data
In this 20 minute session, we’ll introduce you to AppOmni, the platform designed to reduce SaaS data exposure, detect threats, and prevent data breaches. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/securing-your-saas-how-appomni-mitigates-saas-risks-and-protects-data/
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Consumers wrongly attribute all data breaches to cybercriminals
Breaches in 2024 had less impact on consumers’ trust in brands compared to the previous year (a 6.5% decrease from 62% in 2023 to 58% in 2024), according to a recent Vercara … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/18/data-breach-consumers-trust/
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘METAR’
Tags: dataPermalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2024/12/randall-munroes-xkcd-metar/