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

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

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 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

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

Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

While you may disagree, data breach studies show that employees and negligence are the most typical causes of security breaches, yet these prevalent issues are least discussed. According to another study by CybSafe, human errors have been responsible for over 90% of data breaches in 2020.

Cybersecurity 72

Cybersecurity Data Privacy Data breaches Privacy 72

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. How can you prevent breaches caused by human error?

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Personal data Government GDPR 52

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.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Government 98

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Related: Why timely training is a must-have That’s why businesses of all sizes need to understand the biggest cybersecurity weaknesses and take steps to mitigate them. Tick-in-the-box training. He has also delivered talks and trainings at Black Hat and regional conferences – on Active Directory, Azure and network security.

Risk 218

Risk Cybersecurity Data breaches Access 218

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. Employee training is crucial. Stay educated. Stay proactive.

Cybersecurity 222

Cybersecurity Data breaches Compliance Phishing 222

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

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

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

But persuading a poorly trained help desk operator to provide a temporary password isn’t, unfortunately, out of the ordinary. Dealing with MFA fatigue To say receiving a one-time password after a 10-minute conversation with a help desk operator demonstrates a lack of cybersecurity awareness training would be something of an understatement.

Passwords 310

Passwords Authentication Cybersecurity Ransomware 310

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. Combatting generative AI attacks will involve implementing organization-wide cybersecurity awareness and training. Cyberattacks will top USD 10.5

Cybersecurity 91

Cybersecurity Data breaches Education Security awareness 91

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. billion in revenue last year.

Data breaches 170

Data breaches Personal data Privacy Libraries 170

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

However, our 2017 GDPR Report found that less than 10% of organisations have provided GDPR staff awareness training to all employees. The report also showed that only 53% of organisations are planning to provide GDPR staff awareness training in the future. Why implement a GDPR staff awareness training programme?

GDPR 63

GDPR Compliance Education Data breaches 63

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

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Cybersecurity training has steadily gained traction in corporate settings over the past decade, and rightfully so. In response to continuing waves of data breaches and network disruptions, companies have made a concerted effort and poured substantial resources into promoting data security awareness among employees, suppliers and clients.

Education 203

Education Cybersecurity Security awareness Data breaches 203

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has suffered a data breach after an email containing sensitive medical information about a staff member was sent to about 300 students. This is the second breach in five months for UEA, both of which were reported to have been caused by human error. Educating staff.

Data breaches 58

Data breaches Security awareness Education Compliance 58

Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 15, 2022

On June 10, 2022, New York became the first state to require attorneys to complete at least one credit of cybersecurity, privacy and data protection training as part of their continuing legal education (“CLE”) requirements. The new requirement will take effect July 1, 2023.

Cybersecurity 114

Cybersecurity Privacy Data Privacy Data breaches 114

IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. Verizon estimates than one in four data breaches are caused by insiders. Breaches tend to happen because employees aren’t aware of the risks associated with handling personal data.

GDPR 77

GDPR Government Data breaches Information Security 77

IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. Verizon estimates than one in four data breaches are caused by insiders. Breaches tend to happen because employees aren’t aware of the risks associated with handling personal data.

GDPR 77

GDPR Government Data breaches Information Security 77

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 214

Cybersecurity Education Insurance Data breaches 214

The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Industry-standard algorithms for encryption can ensure all data, in transit and at rest, is safe. Encryption renders data unreadable to unauthorized individuals, significantly reducing the risk of data breaches. Conduct employee training and awareness programs. Prioritize continuous threat detection.

IT 189

IT Encryption Risk Financial Services 189

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

IT Governance

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Cyber security training is one of the most effective ways of improving your organisation’s defences against security incidents. Yet, according to a report by Centrify , 77% of UK workers say they’ve never received any form of cyber skills training. It’s therefore no surprise that so many data breaches are caused by basic mistakes.

Passwords 58

Passwords Data breaches Phishing Ransomware 58

Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2024

In an adaptive phishing campaign, attackers gather specific information about victims through various sources, such as social media, public websites, and previous data breaches. This data is then used to tailor attacks, making them more convincing and harder to detect. Education improves awareness” is his slogan.

Phishing 106

Phishing Education Cybersecurity Data breaches 106

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

Police dismantled bulletproof hosting service provider Lolek Hosted Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution UK govt contractor MPD FM leaks employee passport data Power Generator in South Africa hit with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike The Evolution of API: From Commerce to Cloud Gafgyt botnet is targeting EoL Zyxel routers Charming (..)

Security 87

Security Data breaches Honeypots Artificial Intelligence 87

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

KnowBe4

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It is better to be proactive and prevent potential data breaches. But in general, security awareness training (SAT) programs should strive to win “hearts and minds” and proponents versus opponents. Doing simulated phishing tests is the best way to educate your workforce about various social engineering threats.

Phishing 103

Phishing Security awareness Education Cybersecurity 103

Archive Document Data Storage

MAY 9, 2019

UK businesses face unprecedented levels of data security threats. How are you protecting your corporate data? Here are ten steps for reducing your data breach exposure: 1. You can’t protect your data without knowing where it’s stored. Locate your document and data storage repositories. Train Your Employees.

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Passwords Records Management Archiving 40

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

KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

This means your employees need training—and fast. The CCPA specifically outlines that companies ensure that all employees responsible for handling personal data must be properly informed of all the new requirements. That said, here’s a quick overview of five aspects of the CCPA that compliance training needs to cover.

Privacy 51

Privacy Personal data Compliance Data collection 51

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

IT Governance

MAY 27, 2021

For all the talk of criminal hacking, ransomware infections and the technologies to prevent them, the key to protecting your organisation is cyber security awareness training. Indeed, according to Ponemon Institute’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2020 , 23% of data breaches were caused by human error.

Security awareness 119

Security awareness IT Security GDPR 119

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

On October 31, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed settlement with education technology provider Chegg in connection with the company’s alleged poor cybersecurity practices. .

Authentication 52

Authentication Security Encryption Data collection 52

IT Governance

JULY 6, 2022

You can probably attest to this anecdotally, but it also presents major issues in the workplace – particularly when it comes to staff awareness training. That’s an improvement over half a day, but it demonstrates that staff awareness training isn’t infallible. Here are some proven ways that you can bolster your e-learning programme.

Information Security 105

Information Security Data breaches Education Phishing 105