Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2021

which includes info related to the activity of the gang, such as initial access, threat activity and mitigations. In addition to the encryption of data, victims have received threats that data stolen during the incidents will be published.” The Australian agency also published 2021-006: ACSC Ransomware Profile – Lockbit 2.0

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Ransomware Retail Security Manufacturing 110

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 24, 2018

Around the same time, US fashion retailer Forever 21 admitted that hackers had collected customers’ credit card information from its stores’ point of sale terminals over much of 2017, and the information of nearly 1.2 For more information on the Privacy Amendment Act 2017, please visit our dedicated landing page.

Encryption 63

Encryption Privacy Digital transformation Data Privacy 63

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted store operations in the Netherlands and Germany. In order to facilitate file encryption, the ransomware look for processes associated with backups, anti-virus/anti-spyware, and file copying and terminates them.

Ransomware 111

Ransomware Computer and Electronics Retail Sales 111

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Experts observed a 400% increase in the number of attacks, compared with October, that hit government organizations. PYSA ransomware operators focus on large or high-value finance, government and healthcare organisations. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. locked to the filename of the encrypted files.

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Ransomware Encryption Government Retail 97

Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2023

UK govt contractor MPD FM left an open instance that exposed employee passports, visas, and other sensitive data MPD FM, a facility management and security company providing services to various UK government departments, left an open instance that exposed employee passports, visas, and other sensitive data.

Retail 86

Retail Encryption Access Security 86

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. Third-party governance. IT governance and security. Privacy governance and management. Enterprise & operational risk management. Audit management.

Compliance 57

Compliance Risk Government Retail 57

Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

The group published the following message on its leak site to clarify the theft of data from government agencies reported by some media: “ WE GOT A LOT OF EMAILS ABOUT GOVERNMENT DATA, WE DON’T HAVE ANY GOVERNMENT DATA AND ANYTHING DIRECTLY RESIDING ON EXPOSED AND BAD PROTECTED NOT ENCRYPTED FILE TRANSFER WE STILL DO THE POLITE THING AND DELETE ALL.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Data breaches Retail Government 89

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 27, 2019

-based Synoptek is a managed service provider that maintains a variety of cloud-based services for more than 1,100 customers across a broad spectrum of industries , including state and local governments, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail and software.

Ransomware 186

Ransomware IT Phishing Financial Services 186

Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 12, 2018

On January 8, 2017, the UK Information Commissioner (“ICO”) issued an unprecedented monetary penalty of £400,000 against British mobile phone retailer, The Car Phone Warehouse Limited. the encryption keys for historical transactions were not stored safely. the encryption keys for historical transactions were not stored safely.

Retail 40

Retail Personal data Security GDPR 40

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 22, 2024

However, while gaming suffers most from bad bots, the law and government sectors suffer from the most advanced ones. Although some bad bot use cases, such as content scraping and account takeover, are prevalent across different sectors, others, like scalping, usually impact specific industries like online retail and entertainment (ticketing).

Digital transformation 71

Digital transformation Retail Access Encryption 71

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

What measures does the provider have in place to protect various access components? Does the provider encrypt data while in transit and at rest? Which roles or individuals from the provider have access to the data stored in the cloud? Deploy an identity and access management solution. Train your staff.

Cloud 130

Cloud Security Encryption Risk 130

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In a month that saw the former US president accused of misappropriating classified government documents, there were also a spate of malicious insiders compromising their employer’s systems. If you’re facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. Cyber attacks. Ransomware. Data breaches. Financial information.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Energy and Utilities Phishing 116

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 10, 2022

We live in a digital world in which we engage with significant social, government, retail, business and entertainment services now delivered without any direct human service management. The report provides novel and important insights for businesses, governments, academics and citizens. Governments need to take action.

Personal data 71

Personal data Data breaches Government Authentication 71

IT Governance

APRIL 2, 2020

Victoria, Australia, school says former student gained unauthorised access to sensitive data (90,000). Randleman Eye Center says some files were encrypted in cyber attack (unknown). Dutch government loses two external hard drive containing personal data (6.9 Durham, NC, targeted by Ryuk ransomware (unknown).

Data breaches 143

Data breaches Ransomware Energy and Utilities Phishing 143

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 24, 2021

Businesses are governed by an increasingly complex network of regulations, jurisdictions, and standards which dictate security and privacy requirements. The retail sector, especially, is a lucrative target for credential stuffing attacks , resulting in billions lost every year. Encryption Key Management. Thu, 06/24/2021 - 07:22.

Authentication 71

Authentication Compliance GDPR Personal data 71

IT Governance

OCTOBER 3, 2019

These rights enable individuals to access the personal data organisations store on them and to challenge the way their information is used. This will typically cover public authorities such as government departments, schools and other educational institutions, hospitals and the police. Control who has access to CCTV.

GDPR 110

GDPR Privacy Retail Personal data 110

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Yes, and Ellen uses the example of a retail grocery store to effectively demonstrate the point. Remote work has extended corporate networks, creating more access points. The rise of IoT has not gone unnoticed in government circles. Encryption Key Management. Identity & Access Management. Data security.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Overview IT Governance discovered 310 security incidents between January and March 2023, which accounted for 349,171,305 breached records. With these attacks, the criminal hackers don’t simply encrypt organisations’ systems and demand money for the safe return of the data. This represents a 12.7%

Data breaches 59

Data breaches Ransomware Government Encryption 59

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2022

was originally launched in 2010 with the goal of helping e-commerce sites validate the identities of customers who might be eligible for discounts at various retail establishments, such as veterans, teachers, students, nurses and first responders. McLean, Va.-based based ID.me These days, ID.me ” Signing up at ID.me

Access 363

Access Insurance Authentication Government 363

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

After compromising the organisation’s customer datafile, the attackers were able to access names, addresses, email addresses, product that customers bought and events that visitors attended. However, we have immediately made updates to our security system and blocked the way in which the data was accessed,” Fitzpatrick added.

Phishing 105

Phishing Retail Access Encryption 105

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

However, all this attention from cyber criminals, as well as regulators and governments, has produced an extremely resilient industry with some of the best cyber security practices of any sector. At 10 percentage points higher than the overall survey base, this speaks well for the financial services industry focus on access control security.

Financial Services 62

Financial Services Cybersecurity Computer and Electronics Cloud 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Are your AI plans supported by an encryption strategy? The firm’s AI team says the software contains encryption. However, in this scenario where are the encryption keys? It’s important to understand that encryption will affect data in other related applications and processes as well. Are they encrypting it?

Artificial Intelligence 61

Artificial Intelligence Security Encryption Analytics 61

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 23 November. According to The Register , the online retail giant emailed affected customers on Tuesday, unapologetically saying: Hello, We’re contacting you to let you know that our website inadvertently disclosed your name and email address due to a technical error.

Data breaches 96

Data breaches Personal data Passwords Encryption 96

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Think: an online retailer that stores customers’ email addresses to send order updates. Common responsibilities include overseeing risk assessments, training employees on data protection principles, and working with government authorities. The EEA includes all 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.

GDPR 81

GDPR Compliance Personal data Privacy 81

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 24, 2018

The 57 percent rate statistic is the highest of all verticals we measured in this year’s report (others include the healthcare industry, the retail industry, and the financial services industry) or any region surveyed. More so than commercial enterprises, government agencies are making a massive shift to the cloud.

Encryption 48

Encryption Cloud Data breaches Government 48

IBM Big Data Hub

JUNE 29, 2023

A retail company experiences a sudden surge in online sales due to a viral social media campaign. Cloud-based solutions Cloud computing offers scalability, flexibility, and accessibility, making it an ideal choice for integrated business planning.

Analytics 81

Analytics Sales Marketing Risk 81

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

CBDC will complement cash and be accessible to the general public for transactions using various devices. They exists in either Token Based (object of value) or Account based (value stored at the Central Bank) form and are of two types, wholesale CBDCs and retail CBDCs. More than 130 Central Banks have been exploring CBDCs since 2014.

Financial Services 71

Financial Services Access Risk Security 71

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Encrypted payment card numbers. Marriott has reported that it became aware of the breach in September this year, when it was alerted by an internal security tool regarding an attempt to access the Starwood database in the US. The post Marriott Starwood hack affects 500 million customers appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

Encryption 79

Encryption Access Government IT 79

The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

Last February, Dallas-based email encryption vendor Zix Corp. Cyber criminals in today’s environment have ready access to powerful tools — and innumerable support services — available on the Dark Net to anyone wishing to attempt to plunder businesses. That need is sizeable.

Risk 182

Risk Cybersecurity Passwords Ransomware 182

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. Third-party governance. IT governance and security. Privacy governance and management. Enterprise & operational risk management. Audit management.

Compliance 67

Compliance Risk Government Retail 67

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

The use of IoT technologies holds enormous potential in practically every segment of human enterprise – government, banking and finance, healthcare, retail, agriculture, and ecommerce to name a few. Enterprises deploy PKIs to manage the identities of individuals and devices, and to control access to network resources.

IoT 72

IoT Encryption Agriculture Data collection 72

IT Governance

JUNE 11, 2019

Upon discovery of the breach, the security of our retail platform was immediately restored and appropriate measures were taken to ensure the security of all other online assets,” the statement read. Cyber criminals with access to payment details and CVV numbers will have much greater freedom when making fraudulent purchases.

GDPR 66

GDPR Personal data Data breaches Retail 66

Data Matters

JUNE 3, 2019

Indeed, cybersecurity was once again identified by OCIE in its 2019 National Exam Program Examination Priorities (2019 Exam Priorities), which placed a particular emphasis on proper configuration of network storage devices, information security governance, and policies and procedures related to retail trading information security.

Risk 68

Risk Privacy Cybersecurity Compliance 68

OneHub

AUGUST 12, 2021

What’s the easiest way to make this documentation accessible? These will vary by industry, but to give you an idea of the types of questions it’s helpful to ask, let’s say your organization is in retail. To get the most benefit from your internal documentation, it must be organized, accessible, and up to date.

Access 52

Access Retail Encryption Communications 52

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Hello, and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Thursday, 21 February 2019. Formjacking attacks are, “the ISTR says, “simple and lucrative: cyber criminals load malicious code onto retailers’ websites to steal shoppers’ credit card details”. Here are this week’s stories. 1Password, Dashlane, KeePass and LastPass – and their 61.5

Passwords 76

Passwords Data breaches Retail Government 76

Cyber Info Veritas

JULY 11, 2018

We live in an interconnected world, a world where, in an instance, someone at the other end of the world can access your private information such as location (from your IP), browsing history, and even browsing data all at the click of a button. This, however, is not always the case with all VPNs.

Encryption 40

Encryption Access Privacy Cybersecurity 40

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 28 September. The online fashion retailer SHEIN (I’ve probably pronounced that wrong) has said that it suffered a data breach from June to August this year involving the personal information of approximately 6.42 Big numbers this week: we discuss a data breach affecting 6.42

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Data breaches Passwords Military Retail 70