IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of cyber attacks and data breaches. IT Governance discovered 377 security incidents between April and June 2021, which accounted for 1,224,539,395 breached records. This represents a 7.4%

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Government 98

eSecurity Planet

JULY 16, 2021

Incident response tools can help implement incident response plans and elevate response plans from a manual to an automated basis, sandboxing threats and shutting down ports and access and the like. Direct access to Check Point Research & Development, aiding in Zero Day threat identification. Visibility into malicious behavior.

Analytics 117

Analytics Data science Cloud Artificial Intelligence 117

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

AUGUST 8, 2023

Regulated Data includes personal and non-personal data categories, but state secrets are specially carved out from the scope of Regulated Data. Access controls, storage media, backups, encryption, transfer controls and retention period must be determined based on the category, grade and level of Regulated Data.

Financial Services 98

Financial Services Personal data Compliance Data collection 98

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

AutoFocus also includes access to a repository of actionable intelligence from Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks’s internal threat research team. Between the internal research team and the software behind its feed, IBM X-Force Exchange monitors over 25 billion websites around the world. Access to OTX. Visit website.

Analytics 122

Analytics Cybersecurity Risk Cloud 122

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity hit record highs in 2021, and isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon. At the same time, the acquired company needs to open access to critical systems in order to successfully transition all users and data into the acquiring company’s tech stack. Lack of documented evidence. Post-Close Risks.

Privacy 265

Privacy Security Risk Marketing 265

Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2022

In April, GitHub uncovered threat actors using stolen OAuth user tokens to gain access to their repositories and download private data from several organizations. On April 12, the company launched an investigation into a series of unauthorized access to data stored in repositories of dozens of organizations.

Metadata 135

Metadata Passwords Archiving Access 135

Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The SEC’s Complaint alleges that between 2018 and 2021, the Company and the CISO misled investors about the strength of its cybersecurity protocols, which were allegedly not reasonably designed to protect its critical assets, including Orion.

Cybersecurity 115

Cybersecurity IT Risk Passwords 115

Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2022

An international law enforcement operation involving 11 countries resulted in the takedown of the FluBot Android malware. An international law enforcement operation involving 11 countries led to the takedown of the infamous FluBot Android malware. FluBot accesses the victim’s contact list and uploads it to the C2 server.

Passwords 82

Passwords Access Security Cybersecurity 82

eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

Having an entire external team devoted solely to threat detection and response increases the chances of identifying threats that may otherwise elude internal teams. Here is our list of the top MDR services for 2021. Clients also have full access to Rapid7’s cloud SIEM InsightIDR for internal use. Top MDR services.

Cloud 56

Cloud Compliance Artificial Intelligence Analytics 56

Krebs on Security

APRIL 27, 2022

Donahue is co-founder of Kodex , a company formed in February 2021 that builds security portals designed to help tech companies “manage information requests from government agencies who contact them, and to securely transfer data & collaborate against abuses on their platform.” A sample Kodex dashboard. Image: Kodex.us.

Government 192

Government Compliance Passwords IT 192

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The regulations from GDPR, PIPL, and CCPA are especially prevalent to MSPs and software vendors because they get access to data from so many organizations, but all businesses need to comply with them. China’s new data privacy law just went into effect in November 2021. Compliance Overview. PIPL Compliance. Back to top.

GDPR 144

GDPR Compliance Data Privacy Privacy 144

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In June 2021, the Nigerian government officially placed an indefinite ban on Twitter , restricting it from operating in Nigeria after the social media platform deleted tweets by the Nigerian president. The financial losses from these scams dwarf other fraud categories — such as identity theft or credit card fraud.

Ransomware 272

Ransomware Phishing Education Government 272

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Many entries are broad categories that contain various CWEs (common weakness enumerations, typically errors that can lead to vulnerabilities) and CVEs (common vulnerabilities and exposures, or specific instances of a vulnerability within a product or system). 34 CWEs are mapped to broken access control. Broken Access Contro l (?):

Authentication 130

Authentication Access Security awareness Security 130

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

CWE-1191 : On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control – the debug interface (JTAG) might be used to bypass on-chip protection to extract information. CWE-1244 : Internal Asset Exposed to Unsafe Debug Access Level or State – untrusted debug agents might access physical debug or test interfaces.

Computer and Electronics 114

Computer and Electronics Access Risk IoT 114

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

And yet, there have been precious few known incidents of malicious hackers abusing this access to disrupt these complex systems. City officials on Monday emphasized that several other safeguards are in place to prevent contaminated water from entering the water supply and said they’ve disabled the remote-access system used in the attack.”

IT 346

IT Cybersecurity Access Ransomware 346

Data Matters

JUNE 4, 2021

The Directive has three primary requirements: Pipeline facilities and other covered entities must designate a Cybersecurity Coordinator with TSA by June 4, 2021, who must be available as the primary contact for communications with the TSA and CISA, twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week, regarding cybersecurity and related information.

Cybersecurity 128

Cybersecurity Communications Government Compliance 128

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Despite all this, there is one tech category that has held up fairly well: Cybersecurity. billion between September 2021 and September 2022. One of the firm’s investments in this category is Immuta. This is both for SaaS applications and internal enterprise solutions. One of his bets in the category is Piiano.

Cybersecurity 145

Cybersecurity Compliance Risk Ransomware 145

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

APRIL 19, 2021

At the end of the Brexit Transition Period, the UK and the EU agreed the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, which included provisions allowing personal data to be transferred from the EU to the UK for a period of up to six months from 1 January 2021 without the need for any additional safeguards such as SCCs.

Personal data 105

Personal data GDPR Access Marketing 105

Data Matters

DECEMBER 9, 2021

On November 26, 2021, the U.S. Commerce invited interested parties to submit comments on the Proposed Rule by December 27, 2021. Commerce specifically asks for input as to whether the definition “is sufficient to identify fully this category of ICTS” or if it should change. national security. The risk factors include.

Communications 88

Communications Manufacturing Data collection Risk 88

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Any cloud-based infrastructure needs a robust cloud access security broker (CASB) solution to ensure data and application security and integrity. . Cloud access security brokers are increasingly a critical component of the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) as edge and cloud security become the newest pain points. Censornet.

Security 140

Security Cloud Risk Access 140

Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2022

The compromise of Exchange servers allows threat actors to access the target networks, perform internal reconnaissance and lateral movement activities, and steal sensitive documents before encrypting them. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Archiving Access Encryption 95

Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2021

Two years after the UK Government first put forward its intention to introduce a new regime to address illegal and harmful content online, the UK Government published the Online Safety Bill (“ Bill ”) on 12 May 2021. by minimising the spread of such content).

Government 68

Government Compliance Risk Privacy 68

Data Protection Report

JUNE 22, 2021

On 21 June 2021, the European Data Protection Board ( EDPB ) published its finalised version of the Recommendations on supplementary measures ( the Recommendations ) to assist companies comply with the Schrems II judgement. law firms, consultants, or internal departments) and dates of the checks”.

IT 52

IT Personal data Access Risk 52

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 16, 2022

Although the new sanctions and related actions against Russia are top of mind, the recent focus on the role cryptocurrencies and digital assets play in international security is not the only driving force behind the Executive Order. In November 2021, the President’s Working Group released its “ Report on Stablecoins.” explore a U.S.

Risk 86

Risk Marketing Financial Services Government 86

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

You can find the full list below, divided into four categories: cyber attacks, ransomware, data breaches, and malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents. IT Governance found 98 publicly disclosed security incidents in May 2023, accounting for 98,226,877 breached records. million) Apria Healthcare suffers security breach (1.8

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Personal data 98

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

The issues stem from internal lapses or deficiencies and may not always include external threats. As businesses expect immediate data access, slow speed and delays pose dangers, possibly exposing data in transit. Availability & Reliability Cloud storage service outages affect business operations and hinder access to crucial data.

Cloud 124

Cloud Risk Security Encryption 124

Info Source

AUGUST 29, 2022

After several years of negative growth due to massive capital flight, the collapse of the ruble, and falling oil prices, the Russian economy returned in FY 2021 to substantial growth for the first time since 2017, driven mainly by natural resources extraction and private consumption. The color SFP category registered a decrease of 58%.

Marketing 52

Marketing Manufacturing Sales Military 52

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

MARCH 18, 2021

Virginia’s Governor signed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”) into law on March 2, 2021. a mandatory internal right of appeal process for a controller’s denials of consumer rights requests; and. Author: Jim Halpert. Key provisions. specific requirements on processors to be accountable to controllers. Enforcement.

Personal data 59

Personal data Sales GDPR Privacy 59

Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

The attackers also targeted Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) routers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices to use them as additional access points to route command and control (C2) traffic and midpoints to carry out attacks on other entities. ” reads the advisory published by the US agencies. To nominate, please visit:?.

Authentication 92

Authentication Passwords Systems administration Manufacturing 92

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 16, 2021

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 07:47. Many organizations deploy solutions to help protect data using encryption, tokenization or data access management, but this approach is like finding a needle in a haystack. For example, what data they have, where it is, who has access and what is the right protection method that will eliminate risk.

Security 91

Security Data breaches Cloud Big data 91

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

DECEMBER 3, 2021

45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data Protection (“ PDPL ”), which was issued on 26 September 2021. In this regard we expect it will be welcomed by local, regional and international businesses, in particular those that rely heavily upon personal data and international personal data flows. 44) of 2021.

Personal data 105

Personal data Data breaches GDPR Compliance 105

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Investors recognize the potential too, as funding for cybersecurity ventures more than doubled from previous years to almost $22 billion in 2021. Read more: And the Winner of the 2021 RSAC Innovation Contest is…. was recently named a Leader in the Forrester Wave’s Privacy Management Software, Q4, 2021. BluBracket.

Cybersecurity 142

Cybersecurity Cloud Compliance Analytics 142

IT Governance

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This campaign is part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 , which is focused on empowering individuals and organisations to “own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace”. Cyber security focuses on protecting computer systems from unauthorised access or being otherwise damaged. UK skills gap.

Security 111

Security Information Security GDPR Data Privacy 111

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

AUGUST 23, 2021

In good news for organisations handling personal information, China’s Personal Information Protection Law (“ PIPL ”) was finalised on 20 August 2021, and will come into force on 1 November 2021. However, certain personal information (and non-personal data) must still remain in (and cannot be accessed outside of) Mainland China.

Data Privacy 111

Data Privacy Privacy Compliance Analytics 111

Data Matters

JANUARY 8, 2021

On January 5, 2021, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 13971, banning certain transactions and activities with persons who “develop or control” eight Chinese “connected software applications,” 1 specifically Alipay, CamScanner, QQ Wallet, SHAREit, Tencent QQ, VMate, WeChat Pay, and WPS Office.

Data collection 122

Data collection Communications Privacy Risk 122

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The draft Network Data Security Management Regulation (“ Draft Regulation ”) was published for consultation on 14 November 2021, and is very wide-ranging in the compliance areas covered. This would likely have implications on cloud vendors selling into the China market, as well as CIIOs looking to implement cloud solutions.

Compliance 118

Compliance Personal data Security Risk 118

Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

5, 2021).). 8309-8325 (Feb. The proposed incentives. FERC proposed two approaches for cybersecurity investment incentives. The NERC CIP Incentives approach allows public utilities to receive incentive rate treatment for voluntarily applying CIP Reliability Standards to facilities that are not currently subject to those requirements.

Cybersecurity 64

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Risk Security 64