IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2022

Welcome to our May 2022 review of data breaches and cyber attacks. Data breaches. Data breaches. We identified 77 security incidents during the month, resulting in 49,782,129 compromised records. You can find the full list below, with incidents affecting UK organisations listed in bold. Cyber attacks.

Data breaches 126

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Education 126

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2023

Welcome to our review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly lists of data breaches and cyber attacks. IT Governance discovered 1,063 security incidents in 2022, which accounted for 480,014,323 breached records. The biggest data breaches of 2022.

Data breaches 126

Data breaches Ransomware Government Passwords 126

IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Welcome to our third quarterly review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. Between them, they represent almost 40% of all breaches. How security incidents are occurring. Keeping your organisation secure. Download now.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 116

IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2022

Welcome to our first quarterly review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. This matches the number of security incidents that we saw in Q4 2022, but is a significant decrease on the number of breached records (185,721,284).

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Government Retail 115

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , all personal data breaches must be recorded by the organisation and there should be a clear and defined process for doing so. In this blog, we take a look at the scenarios in which data protection breaches in schools must be reported.

Personal data 105

Personal data Data breaches Data collection GDPR 105

IT Governance

JULY 11, 2022

Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. decrease in the number of security incidents compared to Q4 2022 (266), but an increase in the number of breached records (75,099,482).

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 105

IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2022

Our figures for this month are comparatively low – with 83 data breaches and cyber attacks accounting for 5,127,241 breached records – but there is a sense that we are on the brink of something. Meanwhile, you can find the full list of cyber attacks and data breaches for February 2022 below. Data breaches.

Data breaches 134

Data breaches Ransomware Government Blockchain 134

IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Welcome to our third 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. Meanwhile, we have seen a resurgence in the number of publicly disclosed data breaches. How security incidents are occurring.

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Retail Government Ransomware 130

IT Governance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

To find out, we looked at the ICO’s (Information Commissioner’s Office) public data set , specifically looking into four data breach types caused by human error: Data emailed to incorrect recipient. Data posted or faxed to incorrect recipient. When more data is released, we’ll publish a new analysis.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Personal data Government GDPR 52

IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome to our November 2022 review of data breaches and cyber attacks. We identified 95 security incidents throughout the month, accounting for 32,051,144 breached records. The first was a data breach at Twitter, in the latest PR disaster for the social media giant. Data breaches. Data breach.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Insurance 115

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It has been another month of comparatively few reported cyber attacks and data breaches, with our August list containing 84 incidents accounting for 60,865,828 breached records. You can that incident, along with our full list of cyber attacks and data breaches, below – with those affecting UK organisations listed in bold.

Data breaches 140

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Data migration 140

IT Governance

JULY 10, 2023

Welcome to our second quarterly review of cyber attacks and data breaches for 2023. In this article, we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of security breaches , and delve into the infosec landscape over the past three months. Which sectors are most vulnerable?

Data breaches 73

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Government 73

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. In this blog, we provide an overview of the security landscape in the past three months, and look at key statistics and observations.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Government 98

IT Governance

MAY 2, 2023

Welcome to our April 2023 list of data breaches and cyber attacks. Our research identified 120 publicly disclosed incidents during the month, accounting for 4,353,257 breached records. You can find the full list of data breaches and cyber attacks below, along with our rundown of the biggest incidents of the month.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Access 105

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

However, there are plenty of other incidents to dig into, including a raft of ransomware attacks against the education sector. And don’t forget to check out our Q3 2021 data breaches and cyber attacks quarterly review , in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly lists. Data breaches.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Government Education 116

IT Governance

AUGUST 18, 2020

A survey has found that 54% of UK universities reported a data breach to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) in the past 12 months. Of the 86 universities that responded to a Freedom of Information request from security firm Redscan, the majority admitted serious shortcomings in their ability to prevent data breaches.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches GDPR Education Phishing 116

IT Governance

MARCH 2, 2020

If you’re interested in detailed breakdowns of these incidents, why not subscribe to our Weekly Round-up or visit our blog , where we have a dedicated series on phishing scams ? Ordinance Survey discovers breach of employee data (1,000). South Carolina-based United Health notifies patients of 2019 data breach (36).

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Personal data 145

IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Welcome to our first quarterly review of security incidents for 2023, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. increase on the number of security incidents that we saw in Q4 2022, but the number of breached records has increased more than threefold.

Data breaches 59

Data breaches Ransomware Government Encryption 59

IT Governance

AUGUST 2, 2018

To support the wider education sector with data protection and cyber security, we are launching a sector specific email newsletter and blog series. To sign-up, send us ideas of what you would like us to cover or questions for us to answer, please leave complete this form and choose education as your sector.

Education 67

Education GDPR Data breaches Government 67

IT Governance

JULY 12, 2019

Digital Guardian recently asked a group of cyber security experts what the most important step is following a data breach. So how should you approach a data breach investigation? You should therefore approach data breaches in the same way police tackle physical crime. The crime scene. Gathering the evidence.

Data breaches 103

Data breaches Computer and Electronics Education Access 103

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. You can find our full list of publicly disclosed data breaches from August in this blog, with incidents affecting UK organisations listed in bold. Data breaches.

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Manufacturing 122

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

A strong breach recovery process can also protect, or even enhance, an organisation’s reputation and reduce the likelihood of customers turning to competitors. So, when you’re in the middle of that bad day when you learn about a data breach, don’t spend too long being upset, because there’s a lot of work to do.

Data breaches 99

Data breaches GDPR Personal data Compliance 99

Hunton Privacy

APRIL 27, 2021

As reported on the Hunton Retail Law Blog , on April 26, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal on Article III standing grounds of a data breach class action predicated on an alleged increased risk of identity theft. McMorris v. Carlos Lopez & Assocs. , 19-4310, 2021 WL 1603808 (2d Cir.

Data breaches 88

Data breaches Risk Retail Education 88

IT Governance

MAY 30, 2019

NY-based Episcopal Health Service notifies patients of data breach (unknown). Stack Overflow says cyber attack compromised customers’ data (unknown). Oregon Construction Contractors Board confirms data breach (8,013). Graphic design firm Canva hit by massive data breach (139 million). Data breaches.

Data breaches 112

Data breaches Personal data Ransomware Phishing 112

Data Matters

AUGUST 9, 2021

On July 16, 2021, Governor Lamont signed An Act Concerning Data Privacy Breaches , which will take effect on October 1, 2021. The UPDPA does not include a definition of a “security breach” or data breach notification requirements to individuals or regulators.

Data breaches 88

Data breaches Privacy Personal data Data Privacy 88

IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Negligent employees are the leading cause of data breaches at small and medium-sized businesses across North America and the UK, according to a recent study from Keeper Security. But his best isn’t good enough, because this year Ian singlehandedly caused a data breach that cost his company more than £20,000.

Data breaches 100

Data breaches Education Personal data Phishing 100

OpenText Information Management

APRIL 19, 2024

MAV: Don’t ignore the need to protect your employees, your data, your infrastructure. General awareness and education on the potential threats to your employee base is a must. New era of concern In 2023, the world saw a 72% increase in data breaches from 2021, which held the previous record. Visit www.opentext.com.

Cybersecurity 111

Cybersecurity Analytics Data breaches Ransomware 111

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 29, 2018

According to Thales eSecurity’s latest Data Threat Report, European Edition , almost three in four businesses have now fallen victim to some of the world’s most significant data breaches, resulting in a loss of sensitive data and diminished customer trust. Where the hazard really lies.

Data breaches 70

Data breaches Risk GDPR Education 70

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 million in 2023, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report, and over 700,000 small businesses were targeted in cybersecurity attacks in 2020, according to the Small Business Association. Stay educated. Employee training is crucial. Stay proactive.

Cybersecurity 200

Cybersecurity Data breaches Compliance Phishing 200

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For example, in the US, the 2023-2025 CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan aims to increase basic-level cyber skills across the country, transform cyber education and boost the cyber workforce. million in data breach costs compared to organizations without an IR team or IR plan testing.

Cybersecurity 94

Cybersecurity Data breaches Education Security awareness 94

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

” The company excludes a data breach, it pointed out that the patient data stored in the EHR was and is never endangered by the attack. ” In January, Bitmarck suffered a data breach that impacted more than 300,000 insurance policyholders.

IT 80

IT Insurance Data breaches Education 80

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. There are several ways you can protect your business from data breaches. Inventory your sensitive data. Create security awareness for employees.

Cybersecurity 191

Cybersecurity Security awareness Passwords Data breaches 191

IT Governance

MAY 16, 2019

Verizon’s annual DBIR (Data Breach Investigations Report) is among the most valuable studies in the security industry, so the release of the 2019 edition this week is cause for celebration. External threat actors are still the primary force behind attacks (69% of breaches), with insiders accounting for 34%.

Data breaches 67

Data breaches Sales Phishing Education 67

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Unfortunately, many organizations fail to educate their employees on the importance of cyber hygiene, leaving them vulnerable to phishing scams, malware infections, data breaches, and other cyber attacks. Tick-in-the-box training. Supply chain blindness.

Risk 174

Risk Cybersecurity Data breaches Access 174

Archive Document Data Storage

MARCH 7, 2019

Small businesses are just as vulnerable to data breaches as big corporations. But for many small business owners, investing in breach prevention measures is an afterthought. In this blog, we offer five cost-effective strategies to protect your small business from a data breach. Educate Your Employees.

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Records Management Archiving Paper 40

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Digital exploitation refers to the abuse and manipulation of technology and the internet for illegal and unethical purposes, including identity theft, sextortion, cyberbullying, online scams, and data breaches.

Cybersecurity 186

Cybersecurity Education Insurance Data breaches 186

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Blackbaud, which provides education administration, fundraising and financial management support, was attacked earlier this year, with cyber criminals accessing victims’: Names; Dates of birth; Addresses; Phone numbers; Email addresses; Donation history; and Events that individuals attended. they have suffered distress).

Ransomware 111

Ransomware Data breaches Education GDPR 111