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. Failure to redact. Failure to use Bcc. This isn’t too surprising.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Personal data Government GDPR 52

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

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. When comparing breaches over time, the total number of breaches is a more useful figure as it is less prone to anomalies. Download now.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Government 98

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? This might be, for example,the victim’s computer, a web page or a physical space in which documents were compromised. The crime scene.

Data breaches 103

Data breaches Computer and Electronics Education Access 103

Krebs on Security

JUNE 13, 2018

And now she’s celebrating a small but symbolic victory after a small claims court awarded her $600 in damages stemming from the 2017 breach. Vermont librarian Jessamyn West sued Equifax over its 2017 data breach and won $600 in small claims court. Others are following suit. I was willing to do the work and go to court.

Data breaches 169

Data breaches Personal data Privacy Libraries 169

IT Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Under the GDPR, all personal data breaches need to be recorded by the organisation and there should be a clear and defined process for doing so. In some circumstances, breaches also need reporting to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) and within 72 hours of their discovery. The ICO defines a personal data breach as. “…a

Personal data 78

Personal data Data breaches Data collection GDPR 78

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

AUGUST 31, 2018

Another week, another example of an email using the Cc (carbon copy) field instead of the Bcc (blind carbon copy) field. To combat and prevent these mistakes and other careless actions, consider educating your employees on the risks and potential consequences of misusing the Cc and Bcc fields. What can you do? .

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Education Risk Communications 40

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

IT Governance

JANUARY 26, 2021

In 2020, we recorded 1,120 breaches and cyber attacks that were reported on in mainstream media, which accounted for 20,120,074,547 leaked records. Did you know, for example, that the number of disclosed incidents shot up in the second half of the year, showing the impact that COVID-19 has had on organisations?

Security 136

Security Data breaches Education Phishing 136

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 91

Cybersecurity Data breaches Education Security awareness 91

KnowBe4

JUNE 20, 2023

1 Root Cause of Data Breaches Verizon's DBIR always has a lot of information to unpack, so I'll continue my review by covering how stolen credentials play a role in attacks. So, what does the report say about the most common threat actions that are involved in data breaches? US officials have confirmed this news.

Data breaches 71

Data breaches Phishing Security awareness Ransomware 71

Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 21, 2017

In the first 4 parts of "Fixing Data Breaches", I highlighted education , data ownership and minimisation , the ease of disclosure and bug bounties as ways of addressing the problem. That was in November 2015, a mere 3 months after the Ashley Madison data breach. This is an incident where 4.8

Data breaches 50

Data breaches GDPR Education Personal data 50

IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Expert insight from Leon Teale into the implications of this historic data breach The security researcher Bob Diachenko and investigators from Cybernews have discovered an open instance with more than 26 billion data records, mostly compiled from previous breaches – although it likely also includes new data.

Passwords 139

Passwords Data breaches Encryption Risk 139

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

AUGUST 15, 2018

The ICO have been discussing data breach reporting under GDPR in a new webinar. Here are the key points: GDPR introduces mandatory breach reporting. This applies to accidental breaches and internal breaches – not just those that are deliberate or are about losing personal data externally.

Data breaches 45

Data breaches GDPR Personal data Risk 45

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Data breaches. Some people mistakenly believe that storing information in the Cloud removes the risk of data breaches. As such, the only way to protect your organisation is to educate staff on phishing attacks and teach them what to look out for. The website is simply designed to look like the real thing.

Cloud 133

Cloud Risk Security Data breaches 133

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. That Pinto uses the example of a senior employee is telling.

Data breaches 67

Data breaches Sales Phishing Education 67

Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 20, 2017

This week, I've been writing up my 5-part guide on "Fixing Data Breaches" On Monday I talked about the value of education ; let's try and stop the breach from happening in the first place. It's "random people" who found your data exposed to the world!!! Yes you do!

Data breaches 87

Data breaches Risk Security IT 87

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

Inconsistent data regulations. Countries have different data security laws, and these can get in the way of one another. For example, suppose you have workers in the EU. In that case, you must abide by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which imposes fines on some activities that are perfectly legal in the U.S.

Communications 220

Communications Cybersecurity GDPR Risk 220

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

GDPR, the EU’s flagship data privacy and “right to be forgotten” regulation, has made the stakes of a data breach higher than ever. The FTC, for example, has an extremely broad regulatory reach (sometimes having overlapping jurisdiction with other agencies) and enforces many laws not mentioned here that affect data practices.

Data Privacy 138

Data Privacy Compliance Privacy Security 138

IT Governance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, an event designed to educate people about information security and the steps they can take to stay safe online. Meanwhile, Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 25% of all data breaches involve phishing.

Security awareness 130

Security awareness Security Phishing Passwords 130

IT Governance

APRIL 5, 2023

For example, they can only spot known types of malware, and according to the AV-Test Institute , almost half a million new types of malware are detected each day. Million Records Breached 3rd April 2023 GDPR Article 17: What Is the Right to Erasure? However, those tools are not flawless. But how exactly does malware work?

Encryption 126

Encryption Data breaches Phishing Government 126

Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Yesterday, I wrote the first part of this 5-part series on fixing data breaches and I focused on education. The next few parts of this series all focus on cures - how do we fix data breaches once bad code has already been written or bad server configurations deployed?

Data breaches 53

Data breaches Personal data GDPR Data collection 53

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

This includes scanning data in transit between devices or networks, as well as data at rest stored on servers, endpoints, or in the cloud, to ensure comprehensive coverage for detecting and preventing potential data breaches or illegal access.

Data breaches 70

Data breaches Compliance Risk Access 70

eDiscovery Daily

MAY 3, 2018

One of my favorite annual cybersecurity publications to read is the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), which analyzes the reported cybersecurity and data breach incidents for the year. Have you ever experienced any data breaches, either personally or professionally? So, what do you think?

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Cybersecurity Sales Education 40

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Cyber Security Awareness Month – Answering Google’s Most Commonly Asked Questions madhav Wed, 10/18/2023 - 05:25 This month is Cyber Security Awareness Month , highlighting how far security education needs to go in order to enable a secure interconnected world. Can you share some examples of multifactor authentication?

Security awareness 129

Security awareness Security Passwords Authentication 129

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Just last year, for example, cybersecurity giant FireEye was the victim of a sophisticated attack using methods never before seen in the past. Because 65% of all data breaches are caused by negligence, there’s no excuse for organizations not to prioritize employee happiness and engagement. Insider threat protection.

Security 113

Security Data breaches Cybersecurity Digital transformation 113

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Compliance Many compliance standards require some form of encryption for data at rest and many also specify requirements for the transmission of data. For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information.

Encryption 95

Encryption IT Passwords IoT 95

IT Governance

JULY 28, 2020

Blackbaud, which provides education administration, fundraising and financial management software, was infected with ransomware, giving cyber criminals access to a wealth of sensitive information. At least eight educational institutions in the US and Canada were also affected, as well as several charities on both sides of the Atlantic.

GDPR 124

GDPR Education Ransomware Data breaches 124

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, has suffered a massive data breach, affecting 123 million customer and employee records. For example, they could use administrator login details to conduct corporate espionage or use email addresses and other details to send phishing emails to customers and employees.

Retail 131

Retail Phishing Data breaches Education 131

KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #08 | February 21st, 2023 [Heads Up] Reddit Is the Latest Victim of a Spear Phishing Attack Resulting in a Data Breach There is a lot to learn from Reddit's recent data breach, which was the result of an employee falling for a "sophisticated and highly-targeted" spear phishing attack.

Phishing 67

Phishing Data breaches Security awareness Security 67

IT Governance

JANUARY 26, 2022

According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021 , the key timeframe for incident response is 200 days. Without restrictions, any data breach – from an employee losing their laptop to a developer accidentally deleting a database – could have catastrophic consequences. million (about £940,000).

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Phishing Access Passwords 111

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Key Terms and Examples. The Final Rule defines several terms, and includes related examples, in the Safeguards Rule itself, instead of incorporating such terms by reference from the FTC’s related Privacy of Consumer Financial Information Rule. Security Programs. The FTC accordingly issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking.

Information Security 101

Information Security Risk Compliance Data breaches 101

IT Governance

JULY 6, 2022

Ideally, examples should be used to make the lessons clearer. The 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report found that 82% of security incidents last year had a human element. One of the most common examples of interactive learning is gamification. Take information security staff awareness for instance.

Information Security 105

Information Security Data breaches Education Phishing 105

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

For example, if a criminal hacker stole payment card data, they could make bogus payments on victims’ cards for goods or services. Examples of cyber extortion. The most notable example of sextortion targeted Jeff Bezos, the owner of Amazon and the Washington Post. What is Cyber Threat Management? What is Access Control?

IT 130

IT Ransomware Encryption Phishing 130

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to our November 2022 review of phishing attacks, in which we explore the latest email scams and the tactics that cyber criminals use to trick people into handing over personal data. Elsewhere, we assess data breaches at a cancer research facility and the US retailer Bed Bath & Beyond.

Phishing 119

Phishing Retail Data breaches Insurance 119

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Data breaches, brand damage and financial reputation. Key responsibilities of a compliance officer typically include: Regulatory Compliance: Monitoring and interpreting laws and regulations that pertain to the industry and the organization, for example, the right to be forgotten.

Compliance 77

Compliance GDPR Risk Education 77