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. Overview IT Governance discovered 310 security incidents between January and March 2023, which accounted for 349,171,305 breached records.

Data breaches 59

Data breaches Ransomware Government Encryption 59

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome to our October 2022 review of data breaches and cyber attacks. By contrast, comparatively little personal data was breached, with our figures confirming that at least 9,990,855 records were compromised. For now, it’s unclear what damage the data could cause if exposed, so we’ve omitted the figure from our tally.

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Phishing 111

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

•Social security number •Passport number •Driver’s license •Credit card information •Biometric data (fingerprint, eye scan, facial recognition data) •Health records Bruggeman When demographic information and sensitive information are combined and then inappropriately disclosed, you end up with a data disclosure incident or a data breach.

Information Security 202

Information Security Privacy Security Data breaches 202

Data Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Death, taxes and data breaches. These threats lead to direct costs on victims, and these costs have also grown exponentially in recent years, as readers of the famed annual Ponemon data breach report well know. In 2021, the average total cost of a data breach rose to $4.24

Data breaches 97

Data breaches Security Compliance Cloud 97

IT Governance

APRIL 2, 2020

With organisations across the globe turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been a worse time to suffer a data breach or cyber attack. Randleman Eye Center says some files were encrypted in cyber attack (unknown). Data breaches. Detectives investigate data breach at Jefferson Co.

Data breaches 143

Data breaches Ransomware Energy and Utilities Phishing 143

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The security breach may have also exposed personally identifiable information (i.e. Government-issued IDs, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, dates of hire/termination and/or retirement) for current and former employees, their beneficiaries and dependents, and contractors. Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Government 106

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

There are few things worse than announcing the details of a data breach only to later find that things are much worse than you initially thought. This isn’t the first time T-Mobile has suffered a data breach. However, the organisation later provided an update, adding that encrypted passwords were also exposed.

Data breaches 144

Data breaches Passwords Encryption Access 144

Collibra

JUNE 23, 2023

Government agencies — from DC to Duluth, NYC to LA — are struggling. The ever-growing digitalization of our world has raised significant concerns about data privacy and security, particularly for agencies that manage and process sensitive and confidential information. There’s no going back. They must choose both.

Privacy 97

Privacy Government Data Privacy Data breaches 97

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2024

software used by the Russian Ministry of Defense to encrypt and protect its data. “Now the Ukrainian special service has the information protection and encryption software used by the morph, as well as an array of secret service documents of the Russian Ministry of War.”

Military 120

Military Encryption Data breaches Government 120

Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

MIM is a government body responsible for industry and mineral resources operations. file was indexed by IoT search engines was in March 2022, meaning that the data was exposed for at least 15 months. Cybercriminals may exploit the leaked credentials to gain initial access to government systems and launch ransomware attacks.

Encryption 121

Encryption Government Data breaches Access 121

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2019

In November 2018, hotel giant Marriott disclosed a data breach affecting its Starwood chain, in which up to 500 million customers’ personal data was stolen. million payment card details, all of which were encrypted. million payment card details, all of which were encrypted. million passport numbers, of which 5.25

Data breaches 102

Data breaches Encryption Personal data Access 102

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise line operator, has confirmed a data breach as a result of the august ransomware attack. Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise line operator, has confirmed a data breach as a result of the ransomware attack that took place in August.

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Ransomware Access Cybersecurity 111

The Guardian Data Protection

APRIL 25, 2020

But it’s an uphill battle due to a long history of secrecy and failures to live up to promises on security and privacy of Australians’ data. Location information (outside of postcode) isn’t retained. It doesn’t get uploaded to the onshore Amazon server unless you test positive.

Government 99

Government Data breaches Data collection Privacy 99

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

Due to the large number and various types of unique documents, it is difficult to estimate the number of people exposed in this breach. There was no need for a password or login credentials to access this information, and the data was not encrypted. What’s Happening? Sensitive information redacted.

Personal data 99

Personal data Data breaches Phishing Government 99

erwin

APRIL 2, 2021

How can companies protect their enterprise data assets, while also ensuring their availability to stewards and consumers while minimizing costs and meeting data privacy requirements? Data Security Starts with Data Governance. Lack of a solid data governance foundation increases the risk of data-security incidents.

Government 106

Government GDPR Metadata Risk 106

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Mumsnet has disclosed a data breach that occurred during a software update between 5-7 February. Roberts confirmed that passwords weren’t affected, because the information is encrypted and isn’t listed on users’ account details. . It’s a common mistake that can have serious data protection implications. .

Data breaches 82

Data breaches Encryption Passwords Government 82

OneHub

MAY 6, 2021

What exactly is data encryption? Data encryption is a complex facet of data security that consists of high-level mathematics and cryptography. Encryption protects data such as business files by making the information unreadable to unauthorized users. Do I really need to encrypt business files?

Encryption 52

Encryption Passwords Data breaches Cloud 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Over the past year, the Telecom industry has suffered some massive, high-profile data breaches — all of which happened by exploiting unprotected APIs. These include breaches on major operators such as T-Mobile. These large subscriber bases in turn generate massive data volumes.

Encryption 139

Encryption Cloud Access Government 139

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 17, 2019

Modern encryption can trace its root back to before WWII when Alan Turing built a modern computer in order to break the Enigma. Encryption went from being a technology predominantly used in highly classified, mission critical applications to a foundational component used in almost all aspects of our lives.

Encryption 79

Encryption Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy Data breaches 79

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 24, 2022

On March 15, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement with custom merchandise platform CafePress in connection with the company’s alleged failure to implement reasonable security measures, and its alleged attempt to cover up a 2019 data breach. Some of this data was later found for sale on the dark web.

Data breaches 81

Data breaches Passwords Information Security Sales 81

IT Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The question and answer site Quora has released information about a data breach it recently suffered. A post on its website reads: “We recently discovered that some user data was compromised as a result of unauthorized access to one of our systems by a malicious third party.”. Data affected.

Data breaches 67

Data breaches Passwords Encryption Government 67

IT Governance

MARCH 22, 2019

Up to 600 million Facebook users have had their passwords leaked in an internal data breach. This means they weren’t encrypted, making them freely accessible to as many as 20,000 employees, most of whom had no reason to access this information. What you can learn from this incident.

Data breaches 95

Data breaches Passwords Encryption Authentication 95

erwin

JULY 12, 2019

In light of recent, high-profile data breaches, it’s past-time we re-examined strategic data governance and its role in managing regulatory requirements. for alleged violations of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Govern PII “at rest”. Govern PII “in motion”.

GDPR 110

GDPR Government Metadata Compliance 110

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

As government agencies get back to work after summer barbeques, family vacations and once-in-a-lifetime getaways, the focus is on the priorities for the rest of 2019. Cybersecurity remains one of the top concerns and priorities for our government. Quantum Computing is Coming-Is the Federal Government Ready? In fact, the U.S.

IoT 101

IoT Government Cloud Encryption 101

IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The key to reducing the damage that data breaches can cause is to spot them quickly. Ponemon Institute’s 2018 Cost of a Data Breach Study found that organisations that identified a breach within 100 days saved an average of £2 million per incident. Poor passwords are reportedly exploited in 81% of data breaches.

Data breaches 92

Data breaches Passwords Access Ransomware 92

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Organizations that invest in employee data security training can considerably mitigate the risk of data breaches and minimize the potential consequences of security incidents. Encrypt data at rest with encryption algorithms and secure storage techniques.

Encryption 133

Encryption Risk Data breaches Access 133

IT Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Data breaches have become a board-level issue for many organisations. What personal data do we have on file? Personal data is information that relates to an individual. It’s essential that an organisation implements the necessary procedures to give them every chance of avoiding a data breach.

Data breaches 67

Data breaches Personal data GDPR Encryption 67

IT Governance

JUNE 26, 2019

Data breaches are fast becoming a top priority for organisations. Let’s go through the most common ways in which an organisation’s data can be breached and look at some examples of how it might happen. Employees are the weakest link in your data breach defences. Employee error. Ransomware. Physical theft.

Data breaches 92

Data breaches Passwords Ransomware Phishing 92

Hunton Privacy

APRIL 3, 2018

to enact a data breach notification law. The Alabama Data Breach Notification Act of 2018 (S.B. Key Provisions of the Alabama Data Breach Notification Act of 2018: The law applies to “covered entities” and their “third-party agents.” On March 28, 2018, Alabama became the final state in the U.S.

Data breaches 72

Data breaches Encryption Insurance Risk 72

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Data breaches in the retail sector illustrate the vulnerabilities inherent to this industry, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures. This finding not only underscores the vulnerability of the retail sector but also accentuates the financial repercussions of such breaches. The benefits are twofold.

Retail 83

Retail Cybersecurity Financial Services Encryption 83

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 24, 2018

November 2017 saw one of Australia’s biggest ever data breaches, in which sensitive personal information regarding almost 50,000 consumers and 5,000 public servants was exposed online. billion Indian citizens was reported to have been made publicly available when the country’s national ID database was breached.

Encryption 63

Encryption Privacy Digital transformation Data Privacy 63

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

All data remains subject to the laws and regulations of its home country, regardless of where it resides. Additionally, in highly regulated sectors such as finance or healthcare or state and local government entities, organizations need to meet additional compliance laws and mandates.

Cloud 87

Cloud Encryption Compliance Privacy 87

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

The user can accept or reject each use of their data individually. For example, they can decline to have their data shared with third parties while allowing the app to generate personalized offers. The app heavily encrypts all user financial data. Only administrators can access customer data on the backend.

Data Privacy 83

Data Privacy Privacy GDPR Personal data 83

IT Governance

MARCH 6, 2019

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) isn’t only about preventing data breaches (it’s equally focused on strengthening data subjects’ rights), but organisations have understandably honed in on the importance of effective data protection. How else can IT Governance help?

Information Security 90

Information Security GDPR Data breaches Compliance 90

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

Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

The group published the following message on its leak site to clarify the theft of data from government agencies reported by some media: “ WE GOT A LOT OF EMAILS ABOUT GOVERNMENT DATA, WE DON’T HAVE ANY GOVERNMENT DATA AND ANYTHING DIRECTLY RESIDING ON EXPOSED AND BAD PROTECTED NOT ENCRYPTED FILE TRANSFER WE STILL DO THE POLITE THING AND DELETE ALL.

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Data breaches Retail Government 90

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well. Data encryption in transit guarantees that information stays private while being sent across networks.

Cloud 105

Cloud Security Encryption Compliance 105