Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Provides certain exemptions from public disclosure for materials provided to the state in response to an investigation of a breach of security. credit or debit card number, or any financial account number in combination with any required security code, access code or password that would permit access to such financial account.

Data breaches 142

Data breaches IT Insurance Passwords 142

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2021

On March 2nd, Microsoft released emergency out-of-band security updates that address four zero-day issues (CVE-2021-26855, CVE-2021-26857, CVE-2021-26858, and CVE-2021-27065) in all supported MS Exchange versions that are actively exploited in the wild. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here.

Military 114

Military Manufacturing Access Security 114

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

We identified 102 security incidents throughout the month, which is the second largest figure so far this year – trailing only August (112). Meanwhile, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. Cyber attacks.

Data breaches 104

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Phishing 104

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Compromised data includes policyholders’ and their families’ civil status, dates of birth and social security numbers, as well as the name of their health insurer and information relating to their contracts. It has since been confirmed by Anukul Peedkaew, the permanent secretary of social development and human security.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Security 52

IT Governance

APRIL 2, 2020

As always, incidents affecting UK organisations are listed in bold , and you can find more information on the most notable breaches by subscribing to our Weekly Round-up. Australia’s Defence Force Recruiting systems were taken offline after security breach (unknown). Medical and military contractor Kimchuk hit by ransomware (unknown).

Data breaches 141

Data breaches Ransomware Energy and Utilities Phishing 141

IT Governance

AUGUST 3, 2020

Meanwhile, you can stay up to date with the latest news by subscribing to our Weekly Round-up or visiting our blog. Four military schools in Canada targeted in ‘mysterious’ cyber attack (unknown). Western Australia government hacked, with COVID-19 communications intercepted (unknown). Cyber attacks.

Data breaches 141

Data breaches Insurance Ransomware Personal data 141

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

A credit freeze — also known as a “security freeze” — restricts access to your credit file, making it far more difficult for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name. Access to some of these credit lookup services is supposed to be secured behind a login page, but often isn’t.

Access 228

Access Military Security Retail 228

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

There were a massive 99 data breaches and cyber attacks in August, making it the third-biggest monthly total of the year by number of security incidents. The true figure, as always, will be higher than this – in part because organisations rarely disclose how many records were involved in security incidents. Cyber attacks. Ransomware.

Data breaches 120

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Manufacturing 120

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

A security freeze essentially blocks any potential creditors from being able to view or “pull” your credit file, unless you affirmatively unfreeze or thaw your file beforehand. By Mail: Equifax Security Freeze. By Mail: Experian Security Freeze. Today, those fees no longer exist. view your credit file). By phone: 800-685-1111.

Insurance 278

Insurance Marketing Military Security 278

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2021

China-linked APT group Cycldek is behind an advanced cyberespionage campaign targeting entities in the government and military sector in Vietnam. China-linked APT group LuckyMouse (aka Cycldek, Goblin Panda , Hellsing, APT 27, and Conimes) is targeting government and military organizations in Vietnam with spear-phishing.

Military 104

Military Government Phishing Libraries 104

Data Protection Report

MARCH 7, 2024

The proposed definition of “listed identifier” is Full or truncated government identification or account number (such as a Social Security Number, driver’s license or state identification number, passport number, or Alien Registration Number) [Note that this definition apparently includes truncated Social Security Numbers.]

Access 59

Access Military Compliance Personal data 59

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A VPN provides a secure channel for users to send and retrieve sensitive data using public infrastructure – the Internet. This avoids the cost of leasing dedicated secure lines between branch offices and allows employees the flexibility to work anywhere with an Internet connection. Read on to find more answers to “What is a VPN?”

Security 57

Security Passwords Encryption Authentication 57

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. Network Elements Networks connect physical and virtual assets and control the data flow between them.

Security 114

Security Cloud Cybersecurity Risk 114

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Until recently, I was fairly active on Twitter , regularly tweeting to more than 350,000 followers about important security news and stories here. 19th story IRS Will Soon Require Selfies For Online Access goes immediately viral for pointing out something that apparently nobody has noticed on the U.S.

Passwords 234

Passwords Ransomware Computer and Electronics Encryption 234

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

In a significant move to bolster Ukraine’s defenses, the United States recently signed a 10-year security agreement hailed as the “most powerful” of its kind for the war-torn nation. Ukraine security deal aims to prevent such scenarios from happening again. Ukraine Security Agreement The U.S.-Ukraine

IT 102

IT Security Cybersecurity Communications 102

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Hacker accesses email account of employee at New Mexico’s Presbyterian Health Plan (56,226). Irish government admits ransomware attack occurred last year (unknown). Government of LaPorte County Indiana suffered ransomware attack (unknown). Major security flaw found in website of online furniture store Pepperfry (unknown).

Data breaches 22

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Military 22

IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2024

Kid Security breached again: children’s live GPS locations exposed on the Internet Last November , the parental control app Kid Security, which allows parents to monitor and control their children’s online safety, was found to have exposed more than 300 million records via misconfigured Elasticsearch and Logstash instances.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Security Manufacturing 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for them. The Military Chinese General and Philosopher Sun Tzu (544 BC – 496 BC) wrote these tactics over two thousand years ago, and it is as applicable today as it ever was. If they are in superior strength, evade them. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him.

Cybersecurity 104

Cybersecurity Access Marketing Security 104

IT Governance

APRIL 22, 2024

million records from World-Check, a screening database used to screen potential customers for links to illegal activity and government sanctions. Compromised data includes names, passport numbers, Social Security numbers, online crypto account identifiers and bank account numbers. Data breached: 5,300,000 records.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Security 52

IT Governance

JANUARY 23, 2024

Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks: in the spotlight More than 70 million email addresses added to Have I Been Pwned The security researcher Troy Hunt has added more than 70 million email addresses from the Naz.API data set to his Have I Been Pwned data breach notification service. VF Corporation confirms 35.5

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Security 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2021

Security expert Stefan Umit Uygur, CEO and Co-Founder at 4Securitas Ltd, provided his vision about the Cyber-defence solutions on the market. Companies like Gartner have made fortune advising clients on their assessment of the best security products in the market. 20 th Nov 2020 – Manchester United Football Club ( www.manutd.com ).

IT 111

IT Cybersecurity Ransomware Manufacturing 111

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2020

Meanwhile, you can stay up to date with the latest news by subscribing to our Weekly Round-up or visiting our blog. Hackers exploit vulnerability to access email accounts of Estonian dignitaries (unknown). GoDaddy notifies users after hacker accesses its servers (unknown). Cyber attacks. Hackers steal £2.4m

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Ransomware Computer and Electronics e-Delivery 145

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on disclosure and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) make clear that cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic, but a concern significant enough to warrant the oversight of corporate boards of directors. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure.

Cybersecurity 60

Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

Hunton Privacy

APRIL 3, 2020

and imposes certain data security requirements on covered businesses. The Bill defines personal information as an individual’s name in combination with any of the following data elements: Social Security number, individual taxpayer identification number, passport number, driver’s license number, D.C. Harm Threshold.

Data breaches 84

Data breaches Security Insurance Passwords 84

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

February 26, 2024 FCKeditor Used for SEO Poisoning on Government, University Sites Type of vulnerability: Malicious URL redirect. The problem: As detailed last week , ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect vulnerabilities allow attackers to compromise sensitive data and gain access to outside directories and possibly even key system files.

IoT 115

IoT Ransomware Access Cybersecurity 115

The Texas Record

OCTOBER 24, 2017

No, we didn’t write these articles —hence the name of this series, “Off the Record”— , but fortunately we didn’t need to in order to share the knowledge with our subscribers. “Portland’s Popular Bike Map Goes Digital” – Government Technology.

Information governance 45

Information governance Government IT Records Management 45

Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2021

Russian hackers accessed the email accounts of US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials as a result of the SolarWinds hack. Russia-linked hackers were able to access email accounts belonging to US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials during the SolarWinds supply chain attack. .

Military 100

Military Cybersecurity Communications Government 100

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2020

Army this week has banned the popular TikTok app from government mobile amid fear of China-linked cyberespionage. The US Army has banned the use of the popular TikTok app on mobile phones used by its personnel for security reasons. “We do not allow it on government phones.” ” Source: Il Messaggero.

Security 99

Security Military Government Privacy 99