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. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

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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.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Besides the traumatic experience for some retail employees and those injured in shop-floor brawls, Black Friday is also a time in which many of us are caught out by scams, with cyber criminals taking advantage of customers desperate for a bargain. Of course, the best way to protect yourself is to identify the scam before clicking anything.

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Phishing Sales Retail Government 98

IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2023

A Digital Guardian report found that 90% of corporate security breaches are the result of phishing attacks. An Office for National Statistics report revealed that UK organisations have experienced a 57% increase in “consumer and retail fraud” compared to pre-pandemic levels. of attacks, while Excel was used in 8.7%. com’ websites.

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Phishing Data breaches Communications Ransomware 111

KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 7 @ 2:00 PM (ET) , for a live demo of how KnowBe4 introduces a new-school approach to security awareness training and simulated phishing. Did You Know?

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This month, we look a recent report on the cyber security risks associated with our phones, and delve into a pair of organisations that were targeted by fraudsters. Cyber security experts warned this week of a surge in smishing attacks – i.e. phishing attacks designed to be read on people’s phones. Can you spot a scam? Get started.

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Phishing Retail Access Encryption 105

IT Governance

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Not just because regulations and standards such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) demand it, not just because of the impact a breach has on daily operations, but because there is now statistical proof that customers will abandon brands that suffer a breach.

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Data breaches GDPR Risk Information Security 104

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. This course is available in locations throughout the UK. There are many ways to mitigate the risks of a data breach.

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IT Governance

APRIL 6, 2021

We provide more details of both scams in this blog, along with a new – albeit familiar – con involving a fake security notice from your bank. Make sure your staff know how to identify and avoid scams with our Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. Action Fraud warns of tickets scams as lockdown eases. Can you spot a scam?

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IT Governance

JULY 5, 2022

The organisation’s head of security, Cory Hardman, said that the breach occurred when an employee at a third-party email delivery vendor downloaded the details of OpenSea users and newsletter subscribers. Although many people are enticed into NFTs because the market is unregulated, that also creates major security risks. of incidents.

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Phishing e-Delivery Retail Insurance 116

AIIM

MARCH 29, 2022

Of course, not every use case will materialize immediately. Retailers and brands will open virtual stores, launch virtual collections, or host exclusive digital events for their targeted NFT holders. The impact of the metaverse on our businesses and lives will likely be greater than that of the internet. The Metaverse is Coming.

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Blockchain Manufacturing Retail Privacy 104

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. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Amid the mad dash for bargains and inevitable stories of shop-floor brawls, Black Friday brings with it a spike in cyber security threats – and it’s easy to see why. As a rule, it’s never advisable to buy things online using public Wi-Fi, because you can’t be sure that the connection is secure. Instant messaging scams. Get started.

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Phishing Sales Passwords Retail 119

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Among those that have started to prepare: 36% of businesses and charities have changed their cyber security practices; 21% of businesses and 10% of charities have invested in additional staff training; and. However, the least prepared sector is retail and wholesale, with only 13% of organisations having started.

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GDPR Compliance Insurance Personal data 63

IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2023

According to a Digital Guardian report , 90% of data breaches are caused by phishing, while Venari Security found that organisations lose approximately $181 (£150) for each piece of personal information stolen in online scams. In this example, seen by MailGuard , the message appears to be a security alert from Netflix.

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Phishing Passwords Authentication Data breaches 52

IT Governance

MAY 23, 2019

A year ago this week, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect, promising to revolutionise information security. Our experts agreed that, to meet the GDPR’s data breach notification requirements, organisations need to improve their staff awareness training and their processes for identifying and reporting breaches.

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GDPR Data breaches Compliance Retail 72

IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2018

Only time will tell – and we may not have to wait long – but in the meantime, what is the impact of data breaches in the retail industry, and what needs to be done to mitigate them? It was created to encourage and enhance cardholder data security, and facilitate the broad adoption of consistent data security measures globally.

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Retail Data breaches GDPR Compliance 66

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Network security threats weaken the defenses of an enterprise network, endangering proprietary data, critical applications, and the entire IT infrastructure. This guide to major network security threats covers detection methods as well as mitigation strategies for your organization to follow. Also read: What is Network Security?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies. Networks and network security comes in a wide range of complexity to fit the wide range of needs. For a more general overview consider reading: What is Network Security?

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IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2024

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Valuation of Securities (E) Task Force Adopts an Amendment to the Purposes and Procedures Manual to Add Instructions for Review of Funds. The P&P Manual currently grants the NAIC’s Securities Valuation Office (SVO) discretion when determining whether a fund’s use of derivatives is consistent with a fixed income-like security (i.e.,

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Insurance e-Delivery Paper Sales 88

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

Microsoft, for example, stopped patching Windows XP for security vulnerabilities in 2014. I’m Robert Vamosi and this episode about best practices in information security, and how critical life services, in particular, remain at risk today -- in the middle of a global pandemic. Especially in the world of security standards.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

Microsoft, for example, stopped patching Windows XP for security vulnerabilities in 2014. I’m Robert Vamosi and this episode about best practices in information security, and how critical life services, in particular, remain at risk today -- in the middle of a global pandemic. Especially in the world of security standards.

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IT Manufacturing Government Paper 52

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This month, we look at an unintended cyber security problem arising from Twitter’s plan to charge people for verification status. Elsewhere, we assess data breaches at a cancer research facility and the US retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. You can help educate your staff with IT Governance’s Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme.

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Phishing Retail Data breaches Insurance 119

IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 20, 2023

You can optimize trade-offs between business goals—such as reducing customer service costs or improving customer satisfaction—and determine the best course of action in each situation. Security controls are vital to help identify and protect against rapidly evolving threats.

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Data science Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Retail 79

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

On this page, you will find all our usual information breaking down the month’s security incidents. Meanwhile, you can subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. However, we’ve decided to consolidate our records onto a single page.

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 122

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Current attack trends add urgency, and catching up on doing basic security best practices isn’t enough. Ransomware attacks against local government entities at some point will run its course. Eventually, governments will address the risk by beefing up security and purchasing cyber insurance, which go hand in glove.

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Ransomware Government Retail Security 153

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 19, 2022

Is there something more secure? Simon Moffatt from CyberHut joins The Hacker Mind to discuss how identity and access management (IAM) is fundamental to everything we do online today, and why even multi-factor access, while an improvement, needs to yield to more effortless and more secure passwordless technology that’s coming soon.

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Passwords Authentication Access Data breaches 52

Data Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The draft regulations provide detailed guidance on – and potentially some significant new obligations regarding – how consumers must be able to submit right to know, deletion, and opt-out requests; how businesses must respond to those requests, and business’s related training and recordkeeping obligations. Security Concerns.

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Sales Privacy Passwords Compliance 60

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The rules also define “Third-party identity verification service” as “a security process offered by an independent third-party who verifies the identity of the consumer making a request to the business.” The Article is broken into seven sections and includes specific sections on Service Providers and Training/Record-Keeping.

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Sales Retail Privacy Access 40

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The airport admitted to taking a “ cautious approach ” to rectify the problem, but that was to ensure that none of its safety or security systems were put at risk. With malicious links and attachments accounting for 59% of ransomware infections, organisations of all sizes and types must ensure staff are trained to be vigilant and secure.

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Ransomware Phishing Education Risk 84

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Attackers can compromise credentials because of extensive user password problems throughout most organizations; however, a number of security solutions provide credentials protection for both basic and advanced needs. Infrastructure Protection Defense against DDoS and DNS attacks starts with effective network security architecture.

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Cybersecurity Ransomware Passwords Cloud 70

Troy Hunt

MAY 29, 2018

7 years ago now, I realised that the only secure password is the one you can't remember and from that day forward, I've been using 1Password exclusively as my password manager. CC: @troyhunt #tweetfleet #security #workinprogress pic.twitter.com/miovu6g25q — Stefán Jökull Sigurðarson (@stebets) April 27, 2018. 1Password.

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Architect Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Tools and techniques that were once available only to intelligence agencies to collect “open source intelligence” (known as OSINT in national security parlance) are now available to amateur sleuths. Of course these techniques can also just as easily be used to prove when a photo was not taken.

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Metadata Artificial Intelligence Libraries Retail 49

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This article is sponsored by UST, which offers cloud service solutions trusted by major brands in healthcare, finance, retail, and more. Addressing challenges such as legacy processes, skills gaps, lack of automation, and system integration issues is key to getting the full benefits of secure cloud adoption.

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Cloud Compliance Risk Security 113

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Evidence continues to mount that blockchain technology holds the potential to democratize commerce on a global scale, while at the same time vastly improving privacy and security in the digital age. Corporate-backed blockchains will never go that far, of course. Regulators across the U.S., I’ll keep these conversations going.

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Blockchain Security Authentication Encryption 159