IT Governance

DECEMBER 14, 2021

With organisations’ cyber security requirements becoming more complex and the threat of cyber attacks growing each year, many decision-makers are turning towards cyber security as a service. This approach, also known as managed cyber security, works by outsourcing cyber security to a third party. You’ll save money.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2022

The cyperespionage group also uses additional tools, including an LSA notification package and the GUNTERS passive backdoor. “SentinelLabs recently uncovered a cluster of activity targeting the telecommunication sector in Central Asia, utilizing tools and TTPs commonly associated with Chinese APT actors. Pierluigi Paganini.

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IT Governance

JULY 15, 2019

Cyber insurance is big business these days. Damages incurred by information security incidents generally aren’t covered in commercial insurance policies, so a specific policy is necessary to help cover the costs of things like forensic investigation, incident response and notification procedures.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Cyber security is becoming an expensive endeavour for organisations – and in many cases, the costs are so high that they can’t deal with threats appropriately. However, it’s one thing to want to invest in cyber security, but something else entirely to set aside the budget to do so. It doesn’t have to be this way, though.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Add in an increasing focus on data becoming a crucial enterprise asset—as well as the introduction of countless database and analytical tools, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and machine learning—and we are dealing with unprecedented technical complexities and risk. Access security challenges. Managing scenarios.

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Rocket Software

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As our CEO Andy Youniss noted in his letter earlier this month, ConnectIQ is “a robotic process automation (RPA) tool for mainframe environments, and helps companies create new efficiencies by automating the most often repeated, most labor-intensive functions.” . You may not have heard, but Rocket recently acquired ConnectIQ. The post Busy?

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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”. Some patients also had their Social Security numbers exposed.”

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here is Erin’s Q&A column, which originally went live on OneRep’s well-done blog.) For the first expert interview on our blog, we welcomed Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter Byron V. Byron is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security.

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IT Governance

JUNE 9, 2022

Organisations that are looking to bolster their information security practices are often advised to certify to Cyber Essentials – and for good reason. Secure configuration , which helps administrators select appropriate settings for devices and software. When implemented correctly, these controls can prevent about 80% of cyber attacks.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 17, 2023

The INTERPOL statement says the platform sold hacking tools to compromise more than 70,000 users in 43 countries. For example, in 2019 McAfee found that for targets in Japan, the 16Shop kit would also collect Web ID and Card Password, while US victims will be asked for their Social Security Number.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 27, 2023

Until being contacted by this reporter on Monday, the state of Vermont had at least five separate Salesforce Community sites that allowed guest access to sensitive data, including a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that exposed the applicant’s full name, Social Security number, address, phone number, email, and bank account number.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

It’s why many experts recommend taking a defence-in-depth approach to cyber security. . In this blog, we look at each of the stages of defence in depth, and explain how they work to protect your organisation. In this blog, we look at each of the stages of defence in depth, and explain how they work to protect your organisation.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Fowler sent a responsible disclosure notice when he discovered the database and it was secured the following day. Welfare Benefits Plan Source 1 ; source 2 New Healthcare USA Yes 13,079 Insurance ACE/Humana Inc. Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 20,415 TECA Srl Source New Transport Italy Yes 16.7 GB AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 22, 2024

The photo will expedite the recovery process and help when filing a police report or a possible claim with your insurance company. Notify the security team Once you’ve disconnected the affected systems, notify your IT security team of the attack.

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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.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In some circles, cyber security is synonymous with threat protection. That’s certainly true, but there’s a lot more to cyber security than protecting assets. The measures you implement should be part of a cohesive strategy that helps organisations prepare for and respond to security threats.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 5, 2024

IT Governance’s research found the following for December 2023: 1,351 publicly disclosed security incidents. Another noteworthy incident, a JavaScript web injection malware campaign affecting more than 40 organisations at once,* was uncovered by security researchers. This blog provides analysis of the data we’ve collected.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

What follows is the process I went through trying to work out what an earth this thing is, the confusion surrounding the data, the shady characters dealing with it and ultimately, how it's now searchable in Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), which may be what brought you to this blog post in the first place.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2020

Almost everyone wants to know what the future has in store – particularly when it comes to cyber security. With that in mind, Geraint Williams, IT Governance’s chief information security officer, discusses his cyber security predictions in the upcoming year. Our predictions. Ransomware will continue to increase.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2022

The criminal group had been mailing malware-ridden USBs to various entities in the transport, insurance, and defense industries under the guise that they originated from a trusted source, such as Amazon and the US Department of Health and Human Services. Social engineering is a prerequisite to almost all cyberattacks.

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IT Governance

MAY 20, 2020

We take a look at some of those challenges in this latest round-up, which discusses the cyber security risks associated with the pandemic and the ways lockdown threatens our ability to work productively and safely. The post Secure Together: Britons scammed out of £3.5 Cyber crime. Phishing scams. Britons have been scammed out of £3.5

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2022 National Meeting (Summer Meeting) August 9–13, 2022. The Privacy Working Group has been reviewing state insurance privacy protections regarding the collection, ownership, use, and disclosure of information gathered in connection with insurance transactions.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

The rise of social media has added to the many user-friendly digital tools scammers, sextortionists, and hackers can leverage in order to manipulate their victims. Exploitation drivers From the case of Hegestratos committing insurance fraud by sinking a ship in 300 B.C.,

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #13 | March 28th, 2023 [Eye Opener] How to Outsmart Sneaky AI-Based Phishing Attacks Users need to adapt to an evolving threat landscape in which attackers can use AI tools like ChatGPT to craft extremely convincing phishing emails, according to Matthew Tyson at CSO. "A Is the email enticing you to click on a link?'

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IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today’s digital age where data stands as a prized asset, generative AI serves as the transformative tool to mine its potential. AWS’s scalable infrastructure allows for rapid, large-scale implementation, ensuring agility and data security.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2021 National Meeting (Summer Meeting) August 14-17, 2021. Highlights include, among others, adoption of revised risk-based capital bond factors for life insurers, amendments to SSAP No. NAIC Adopts Revised Risk-Based Capital Bond Factors for Life Insurers.

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IT Governance

MAY 28, 2020

Scanning your networks and software for security vulnerabilities is essential for keeping your organisation secure, but it’s not a perfect solution. So when organisations use the same tools, they are able to discover weaknesses and fix them before anyone has a chance to exploit them. Advantages.

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Insurance Information Security Data breaches GDPR 114

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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Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2021

Astoria Company LLC is a lead generation company that leverages on a network of websites to collect information on a person that may be looking for discounted car loans, different medical insurance, or even payday loans. Collected data si shared with a number of partner sites (such as insurance or loan agencies), that pay per lead referral.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Organisations are being urged to respond to the threat by investing more in cyber security defences, but if those solutions aren’t part of a cohesive strategy, the benefits will be minimal. It’s why many experts recommend taking a defence-in-depth approach to cyber security. Why Cyber Insurance is Essential in 2022.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 16, 2024

From reshaping the customer experience to bringing forth wealth management tools, the financial services sector will be at the helm of managing the lasting impact artificial intelligence (AI) will have on organizations and people. One example of this is in insurance.

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Tools such as Midjourney and ChatGPT are gaining attention for their capabilities in generating realistic images, video and sophisticated, human-like text, extending the limits of AI’s creative potential. Harnessing the value of generative AI Generative AI is a potent tool, but how do organizations harness this power?

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Roger covers these three scams in a short [VIDEO] and in detail on the KnowBe4 blog: You Need to Pay a Bill Using Gift Cards. Blog post with 2:13 [VIDEO] and links you can share with your users and family: [link]. Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Blog post with links: [link].

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

Learn how organizations can use IBM Guardium® Data Protection software to monitor data wherever it is and enforce security policies in near real time. Some kinds of data, like biometrics and social security numbers, require stronger protections than others.

Data Privacy 69

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Data Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As articulated in President Biden’s May 2021 Executive Order , Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity , “[t]he United States faces persistent and increasingly sophisticated malicious cyber campaigns that threaten the public sector, the private sector, and ultimately the American people’s security and privacy.” million, or 80%.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

But with a proactive approach to data security, organizations can fight back against the seemingly endless waves of threats. IBM Security X-Force found the most common threat on organizations is extortion, which comprised more than a quarter (27%) of all cybersecurity threats in 2022. Where do data breaches originate?

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