IT Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to our June 2022 review of data breaches and cyber attacks. Data breaches. If you’re facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. We identified 80 security incidents during the month, resulting in 34,908,053 compromised records. Cyber attacks. Ransomware. Financial information.

Data breaches 136

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Blockchain 136

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In a month that saw the former US president accused of misappropriating classified government documents, there were also a spate of malicious insiders compromising their employer’s systems. Data breaches. announces security breach (unknown) The Country Club at Woodfield, Inc. Data breaches. Cyber attacks.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Energy and Utilities Phishing 116

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 3, 2021

biometric information consisting of data generated by electronic measurements of an individual’s unique physical characteristics used to authenticate or ascertain the individual’s identity, such as a fingerprint, voice print, retina or iris image. Risk of Harm Analysis No Longer Requires Law Enforcement Consultation.

Data breaches 142

Data breaches IT Insurance Passwords 142

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

IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The majority of those came from a credential-stuffing attack targeting Spotify and a data leak at the messaging app GO SMS Pro, which you can learn more about below. Here is our complete list of November’s cyber attacks and data breaches. Data breaches. Data breaches. Cyber attacks. Ransomware.

Data breaches 137

Data breaches Ransomware e-Discovery Personal data 137

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , all personal data breaches must be recorded by the organisation and there should be a clear and defined process for doing so. In this blog, we take a look at the scenarios in which data protection breaches in schools must be reported.

Personal data 105

Personal data Data breaches Data collection GDPR 105

IT Governance

APRIL 27, 2023

rise in publicly reported data breaches in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the previous three months, and many organisations are expecting a barrage of attacks – which might include potentially devastating fallout from growing geopolitical instability. We have already seen a 12.7%

Security 98

Security Digital transformation Data breaches GDPR 98

AIIM

JUNE 3, 2020

This new business environment has led to governance failures at three key pressure points: Information “entry points”. Governance Pressure Point 1 - Information “Entry Points”. Organizations that have adapted their information management strategies to the cloud and mobile need to extend their governance strategies as well.

Information governance 155

Information governance Government ROT Digital transformation 155

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 124

Data breaches Ransomware Access Cybersecurity 124

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? You should therefore approach data breaches in the same way police tackle physical crime. The crime scene.

Data breaches 103

Data breaches Computer and Electronics Education Access 103

IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2020

FireEye uses these tools to test the defences of its clients, which include an array of government and US national security agencies. If these tools end up in the wrong hands, they could cause untold damage, which is why this incident is being described as “among the most significant breaches in recent memory”.

Government 122

Government Data breaches Passwords Security 122

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

OpenText Information Management

APRIL 19, 2024

New era of concern In 2023, the world saw a 72% increase in data breaches from 2021, which held the previous record. A whopping 95% of cybersecurity issues are traced to human error, and 93% of cyber leaders believe global geopolitical instability is likely to lead to a catastrophic cyber event in the next two years.

Cybersecurity 111

Cybersecurity Analytics Data breaches Ransomware 111

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

The type of documents exposed includes business licenses, residential records such as deeds, tax information, and resumes for applicants to government jobs. Much of this information is supposed to be only accessible by the government and the citizens, meaning someone could potentially defraud an individual by posing as a government official.

Personal data 99

Personal data Data breaches Phishing Government 99

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The data breach notification requirements of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) are complicated, so it’s no surprise that many organisations aren’t sure what they’re supposed to be doing. What is a personal data breach? What is a personal data breach? Download the guide now.

Data breaches 85

Data breaches GDPR Personal data Compliance 85

IT Governance

OCTOBER 9, 2018

We’ve talked a lot recently about the financial effects of data breaches and how you should respond to incidents , but that still leaves the question of how data breaches occur. This blog looks at some real-world examples of some of the most common causes of data breaches and explains how they occurred.

Data breaches 96

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Retail 96

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. This year’s event focuses on phishing and ransomware – two of the biggest threats that organisations currently face. How IT Governance can help. Getting involved.

Security awareness 130

Security awareness Security Phishing Passwords 130

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

AIIM

AUGUST 16, 2019

We regularly discuss the value and importance of information governance - at our conference, in our training courses, in our virtual events. How can you move your organization's information governance program forward in the absence of management support or interest? FREE How-To Guide from AIIM: Information Governance 101].

Information governance 96

Information governance Government Paper Data breaches 96

IT Governance

MAY 7, 2024

Plus, a further 3,029,461 known records newly breached Welcome to this week’s global round-up of the biggest and most interesting news stories. At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Data breached: 395 GB.

Data breaches 59

Data breaches Education Manufacturing Retail 59

Threatpost

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The events giant faces a GDPR-related penalty in the U.K., and more could follow.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches GDPR Government Security 116

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. Nonprofits are equally at risk, and often lack cybersecurity measures.

Cybersecurity 223

Cybersecurity Data breaches Compliance Phishing 223

IT Governance

JULY 30, 2018

There were some incredibly sensitive breaches this month, the majority of which were caused by human error. I imagine human error will continue to be the main cause of data breaches for decades to come – damn humans. Thousands of patient records held for ransom in Ontario home care data breach, attackers claim.

Data breaches 101

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Phishing 101

Data Matters

MARCH 11, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new cybersecurity rules to enhance and standardize disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident reporting by public companies. The SEC proposal would continue to ratchet up cybersecurity as an increasingly critical dimension of corporate governance.

Cybersecurity 88

Cybersecurity Risk Government e-Discovery 88

IT Governance

MARCH 28, 2018

If you’d like a more regular update of breaches and cyber attacks, you should subscribe to our Daily Sentinel. Atlanta city government systems down due to ransomware attack . Jemison Internal Medicine discloses ransomware event. Data breach. Oregon tax agency employee copied personal data of 36,000 people.

Data breaches 94

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Sales 94

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. What about events that have knock-on effects for your organisation?

Information Security 90

Information Security GDPR Data breaches Compliance 90

IT Governance

JUNE 20, 2019

A US medical bill and debt collection agency has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after suffering a data breach that exposed the sensitive personal data of at least 20 million people. million on notifying more than 7 million individuals that their personal data had potentially been compromised – $2.5

Data breaches 70

Data breaches Personal data Risk Security 70

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Hudson Rock says info-stealer infections from RedLine and a host of similar trojans have surged in recent years, and that they remain “a primary initial attack vector used by threat actors to infiltrate organizations and execute cyberattacks, including ransomware, data breaches, account overtakes, and corporate espionage.”

Passwords 282

Passwords Authentication Sales Data breaches 282

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Historically, October has always been an important month for the cybersecurity community and a month of major cybersecurity events. The survey results showed there is a lack of consumer trust across industries to protect their data, as 4 out of 5 people have experienced a negative impact on their lives after a data breach.

Authentication 127

Authentication Passwords Cybersecurity Personal data 127

Data Protection Report

AUGUST 4, 2023

As data breaches and cyber-attacks continue to surge and attackers become more sophisticated, a comprehensive data breach response plan and robust data security measures are becoming increasingly important. The relevant DPPs are 4(1) and/or 4(2).

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Personal data Risk Compliance 98

IT Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Under the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations), organisations are required to report certain types of personal data breach to the relevant supervisory body – the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) in the UK – within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. Definition of a personal data breach.

Data breaches 53

Data breaches Personal data GDPR Communications 53

Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Noticeably, covered entities are now subject to new requirements imposing heightened responsibilities on Chief Information Security Officers (“CISOs”) and more specific and prescriptive requirements in relation to governance, risk assessments, and notifications to the NYDFS. c)) regardless of the impact of the underlying cybersecurity event.

Financial Services 110

Financial Services Cybersecurity Compliance Government 110

Data Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The webinar entitled “Governance of Data Innovation: Risks and Rewards for Business” touched on the crucial issues in data protection and cyberlaw including the future of international data transfers, emerging technologies, and Brexit. Claudia Berg is the ICO’s General Counsel. post-Brexit. for international transfers.

Government 88

Government Risk Artificial Intelligence Data breaches 88

Hunton Privacy

JULY 1, 2022

(“Carnival”), the world’s largest cruise-ship operator, for violations of the Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500) in connection with four cybersecurity events between 2019 and 2021, including two ransomware events. . NYDFS also found that Carnival had failed to implement basic protocols to prevent data breaches.

Cybersecurity 115

Cybersecurity Insurance Phishing Financial Services 115

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp Spotify music converter TuneFab puts users at risk Cyber attacks hit the Assembly of the Republic of Albania and telecom company One Albania Russia-linked APT28 used new malware in a recent phishing campaign Clash of Clans gamers at risk while using third-party app New Version of Meduza (..)

Security 112

Security Artificial Intelligence Ransomware Cybersecurity 112

Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 6, 2022

In its report, the JPC recommended a phased approach to implementing the law, beginning with the appointment of various government officers, such as the Data Protection Authority (“DPA”), with full implementation of the law to be completed within 24 months. Most provisions of the Bill still apply only to personal data.

Personal data 129

Personal data Data breaches Government GDPR 129

IT Governance

MAY 11, 2023

Broadcasters at the BBC have said it’s their “biggest worry” ahead of the event, which is expected to be watched by more than 200 million people. However, thanks to the effectiveness of the event organisers’ planning, the contest was largely unaffected. million) on average responding to data breaches. million (£3.46

Data breaches 97

Data breaches Risk Government Security 97