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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in July 2020 ­– 77 million records breached

IT Governance

Canadian insurer Heartland Farm Mutual says an employee’s email account breached (unknown). Brazilian health insurer Hapvida discloses cyber attack (unknown). Four military schools in Canada targeted in ‘mysterious’ cyber attack (unknown). Philadelphia-based insurer Independence Blue Cross confirms data breach (2,393).

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in August 2020 – 36.6 million records breached

IT Governance

Toronto residents’ CERB payments on hold after fraudulent employment insurance claims (700) Kentucky’s unemployment system suffers another breach (unknown) Defence supplier PULAU Corporation says it has been hacked (unknown) American Payroll Association notifying those affected by cyber attack (unknown). Cyber attacks. Hitachi Chemical Co.

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Vermont’s Amendments to Data Breach Law and New Student Privacy Law Effective July 1, 2020

Hunton Privacy

On July 1, 2020, amendments to Vermont’s data breach notification law, signed into law earlier this year, will take effect along with Vermont’s new student privacy law. Security Breach Notice Act.

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Maze Ransomware gang breached the US chipmaker MaxLinear

Security Affairs

“On May 24, 2020, we discovered a security incident affecting some of our systems. “Our investigation to-date has identified evidence of unauthorized access to our systems from approximately April 15, 2020 until May 24, 2020. .” The company already sent a data breach notification to the impacted individuals.

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USAA to add 1,000 tech jobs in Phoenix by end of 2020

Information Management Resources

Military insurer will predominantly be looking to hire software engineers and applications developers, it says.

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Washington State Comprehensive Privacy Bill Loses Steam, Data Breach Law Amendment Heads to Governor’s Desk

Data Matters

We’re committed to 2020.” Reuven Carlyle, called the game on April 17, tweeting that despite the “unprecedented 46-1 vote” in the Senate, “[u]nfortunately, House failed to pass privacy legislation this year. Nevertheless, the State of Washington did pass notable privacy legislation, albeit on a more narrow topic.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #13 [Eye Opener] How to Outsmart Sneaky AI-Based Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

back in 2020. When it comes to personal devices, the increase isn't as staggering, but the numbers are still horrible – back in 2020, 14.3% In a statement by Xavier Chango, the National Head of Forensic Science, "It's a military-type explosive, but very small capsules." of users clicked on six or more phishing links, with 27.6%