OneHub

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The second is to make sure they use encryption, preferably bank-level. Here’s what every business needs to know about using an encrypted file sharing service and how to safely share documents. What Is Bank-Level Encryption? . There are different degrees of encryption, including 128, 192, and 256 bits. Here’s why.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 6, 2018

Some impact specific countries while others focus on individual industries, but each regulation being enforced is an indication that companies must be more accountable when it comes to how they manage data privacy and people’s data or they risk having to pay large fines. Thales’ Jim DeLorenzo explains more about POPI in this blog post.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

The app heavily encrypts all user financial data. Deploying privacy protections: The app uses encryption to protect data from cybercriminals and other prying eyes. Example A healthcare provider encrypts patient data storage and uses an intrusion detection system to monitor all traffic to the database.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On 14 September, Mulkay discovered that the compromised files contained personal information, including “name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license number or state ID, medical treatment information, and health insurance information”. Customer data, which was encrypted, was reported to be unaffected.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In a BNB Chain blog post in early October, the authors announced that about two million BNB crypto tokens were stolen. The risks are high as it’s a new, loosely regulated industry with many new technologies that may not be fully vetted or secured.”. The industry is still in its nascent stages. At the time, the BNB Chain had $5.45

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The stolen information allegedly included names and identifying information, hashed passwords, security questions and answers, family information, Social Security numbers, lab results, health insurance information, doctor’s names, and medical conditions, among other things.

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Data Matters

AUGUST 19, 2020

On July 21, 2020, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS or the Department) issued a statement of charges and notice of hearing (the Statement) against First American Title Insurance Company (First American) for violations of the Department’s Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies, 23 N.Y.C.R.R.

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IT Governance

JULY 11, 2019

However, experts generally urge organisations not to negotiate, because ransom payments help fuel the cyber crime industry. That way, when crooks encrypt your systems, there’s no need to worry. If you don’t already have cyber insurance, it’s worth considering. But what’s the alternative? Find out what kind of ransomware it is.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

In this blog, and in one by my colleague Julie Lassabliere from Safelayer Secure Communications , we explore the need for trusted device identification and data integrity in the IoT. Maintaining the privacy of sensitive data is imperative in most industries. Maintaining the privacy of sensitive data is imperative in most industries.

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OneHub

MARCH 21, 2023

Industries of all kinds—law, finance, insurance, healthcare, marketing, the list goes on—have eagerly embraced private client portals to improve how their people and clients work and collaborate on a daily basis. The accounting industry is no different, and for good reasons. It’ll be time well spent!

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Data Matters

APRIL 20, 2021

DOL guidance provides a series of questions that should serve as a starting point for this review and includes topics such as the service provider’s information security standards, track record, cybersecurity insurance coverage, and cybersecurity validation techniques.

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Data Protection Report

AUGUST 29, 2017

A “breach of security” will now exclude unauthorized acquisition of encrypted data unless the acquisition includes, or is reasonably believed to include, the encryption key and the person who owns or licenses the data has a reasonable belief that the encryption key could render that personal information readable or useable.

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2023

announces security breach (10,000) CompSource Mutual Insurance Company reports security incident (unknown) Paul Smith’s College announces cyber attack (unknown) Cardiovascular Associates files notice of security breach (unknown) Rockler Companies says cyber attackers breached its systems (8,604) Emtec, Inc.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 9, 2018

It has created whole new enterprises and industries, but it has also left many organizations vulnerable to new and destructive threats. Throughout the process of providing medical services for a given patient, multiple people will come into contact with the patient’s records, from physicians, to nurses, to aides, to insurance providers, etc.

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OneHub

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

They typically have a larger budget to work with, can provide a more positive collaboration experience, and even generate a boost to your reputation in your industry. Types of files that may need to be exchanged, depending on the industries collaborating and the work being done, include: Bank statements. Insurance documents.

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Data Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The next closest industry was financial at $5.72 Protect sensitive data in cloud environments using policy and encryption.”. The post Data Breaches are More Expensive than Last Year, New IBM Security Report Finds appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog. In 2021, the average total cost of a data breach rose to $4.24

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ForAllSecure

MAY 19, 2023

This blog post explores the DevSecOps best practices that development teams can use to ensure that security is ingrained in the development process, leading to better products with reduced security risks and faster time-to-market. DevSecOps is a practice that integrates security into the DevOps workflow.

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Hunton Privacy

MAY 16, 2017

The ransomware, known as “WannaCry,” leverages a Windows vulnerability and encrypts files on infected systems and demands payment for their release. A wide range of industries have been impacted by the attack, including businesses, hospitals, utilities and government entities around the world.

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IT Governance

MAY 2, 2023

Additionally, billing information, insurance numbers and other financial details were stolen in the attack. More worryingly, the same database contained usernames, email addresses and encrypted passwords. Million Records Breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Moreover, the paper lists a number of security practices that all users should employ as a precaution, including: Keeping their operating system updated; Using antivirus solutions; Using a strong password as their master password to mitigate brute-force attacks on compromised database files; Using full-disk encryption; and.

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Data Protection Report

JANUARY 7, 2019

Entities covered by the Regulation, which includes not only banks and insurers, but also other financial service institutions and licensees regulated by the DFS that utilize third-party service providers, will be required to implement third-party risk management programs by March 1.

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 20, 2014

Cryptolocker, which first appeared in 2013, encrypts the computer files of its victims and forces victims to pay a ransom to unlock the files. Read the FTC’s Consumer Information blog post. Read our previous blog entry about Gameover Zeus and how cyber insurance may help mitigate risks posed by malware.

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KnowBe4

MAY 29, 2019

Hackers break in and rely on the malware to encrypt vital files or render machines useless. The organization is not able to access the encrypted data. Plus, industry data suggests that paying doesn’t work, anyway. Consider Cybersecurity Insurance. million bill for recovery efforts. Show Me the Money. Well, sometimes.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

For the 12th year in a row, the average cost of a breach was the highest in the US healthcare industry at $10.10 An example of the importance of data privacy is in the healthcare industry, where it’s critical to protect confidential patient information for patient trust and comply with regulations. Require strong passwords.

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Data Matters

AUGUST 27, 2018

For more background on the regulation, see our report, “NYDFS issues final cybersecurity regulations, setting new industry standard for cybersecurity controls.”. The post NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation: Additional Cybersecurity Program Safeguards Due September 4, 2018 appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog.

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Data Matters

MAY 9, 2019

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Spring 2019 National Meeting (Spring Meeting) in Orlando, Florida, from April 6 to 9, 2019. ceding insurer could be eligible for the same reduced collateral requirements that would apply to qualifying EU reinsurers under the revised CFR Model Laws.

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IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At the beginning of 2023, according to IBM Security’s “ Threat Intelligence Index ” report, healthcare was in the top 10 most-attacked industries on the planet. Data Protection : Through UEM, sensitive data can be encrypted and protected, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

35 TB of data exfiltrated from Henry Schein, plus ALPHV/BlackCat re-encrypted the newly restored files As we first reported last month , the US healthcare solutions provider Henry Schein announced on 15 October that it had suffered a cyber attack that caused disruption to its manufacturing and distribution businesses.

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IT Governance

MARCH 5, 2024

Affected information includes users’ names, email addresses, IP addresses and encrypted passwords. TB Turtlemint Source (New) Insurance India Yes 1,800,000 Chunghwa Telecom Source (New) Telecoms Taiwan Yes 1.7 The threat actor, KryptonZambie, listed a 5.93

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 4, 2024

Across industries like education, retail and government, organizations are choosing private cloud settings to conduct business use cases involving workloads with sensitive information and to comply with data privacy and compliance needs. The popularity of private cloud is growing, primarily driven by the need for greater data security.

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Data Matters

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The rule was jointly issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (“Board”), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”). The agencies note the increasing frequency and severity of cyberattacks on the financial services industry as a key motivator for the rule.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Ransomware is a specific type of malware that encrypts computer files, essentially locking the owner out of their systems. However, experts generally urge organisations not to negotiate, because ransom payments help fuel the cyber crime industry. What is ransomware? Thousands of attacks each day.

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IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

Glosbe dictionary exposes almost 7 million records The multilingual online dictionary Glosbe left a MongoDB instance unsecured last year, exposing nearly 7 million users’ information, including personal data, encrypted passwords and social media identifiers. Glosbe did not reply, but the open instance was soon closed. of the Standard.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2019

insurance giant Beazley Worldwide reported that the average ransomware demand in 2018 was more than $116,000, a figure admittedly skewed by some very large demands. The latest tools and guidance – and support within the cybersecurity industry via efforts like the No More Ransom program are badly needed. A poll of IT pros in the U.S.,

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IBM Big Data Hub

MARCH 28, 2024

As cloud computing continues to transform the enterprise workplace, private cloud infrastructure is evolving in lockstep, helping organizations in industries like healthcare, government and finance customize control over their data to meet compliance, privacy, security and other business needs. billion by 2033, up from USD 92.64

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 30, 2018

This is part of the opening monologue of the Ozark series and when I first heard it, I immediately stopped the show and dropped it into this blog post. Intro: This Industry Rocks! I want to start here because this post is very specifically targeted at people working in the same industry as I do. Banking is below that.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Instead, they should remain adaptive to the particularized needs of their organization, responsive to new industry developments, and vigilant of changes to business objectives that could affect the cyber threat landscape. Encrypting critical data assets. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure. Managing digital identities.

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