IT Governance

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

29,530,829,012 known records breached so far in 4,645 publicly disclosed incidents Welcome to our 2024 data breaches and cyber attacks page, where you can find an overview of the year’s top security incidents, the most breached sectors of 2024, month-on-month trends, links to our monthly reports, and much more.

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IT Governance

MAY 2, 2024

IT Governance’s research found the following for April 2024: 652 publicly disclosed security incidents. 5,336,840,757 records known to be breached. This blog provides further analysis of the data we’ve collected. Top 10 biggest breaches Note: Where ‘around’, ‘about’, etc. Data breached: 4,186,879,104 messages.

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IT Governance

MARCH 20, 2024

In the UK, cyber security has been dropping down the board’s list of priorities. The UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2023 confirms this trend. Fewer directors, trustees and other senior managers of both UK businesses and charities see cyber security as a high priority in 2023 compared to 2022.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

According to one report , 82% of data breaches involved the human element, from social attacks to misuse of technologies. Due to the increasing use of digital tools for business operations and reliance on employee conduct to ensure security, new solutions are required. Visual Aids.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 5, 2024

IT Governance’s research found the following for December 2023: 1,351 publicly disclosed security incidents. 2,241,916,765 records known to be breached. Another noteworthy incident, a JavaScript web injection malware campaign affecting more than 40 organisations at once,* was uncovered by security researchers.

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KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The latest data from IBM shows that the average cost of a data breach has gone up by 2% to a whopping $4.45 You would think that in the cybersecurity industry, people would be all about safety and security, right? I mean, it's literally in the name.

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2023

Welcome to our February 2023 list of data breaches and cyber attacks. Our research identified 106 publicly disclosed incidents accounting for 29,582,356 breached records this month. IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2023

Fintech platform Hatch Bank disclosed a data breach, hackers exploited a recently discovered zero-day in Fortra GoAnywhere MFT secure file-sharing platform. Fortra immediately addressed the flaw with the release of an emergency security patch and urged customers to install it.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Welcome to our third 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. It brings the annual running total of security incidents to 788 and number of compromised records to 406,385,597.

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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. IT Governance discovered 266 security incidents between January and March 2022, which accounted for 75,099,482 breached records.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Organisations are always looking for ways to improve their cyber security defences, but they often overlook the value of enrolling their employees on cyber security training courses. Here are three reasons to consider it: Reduce the risk of data breaches. Meet compliance requirements. Career growth.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Organisations are always looking for ways to improve their cyber security defences, but they often overlook the value of enrolling their employees on cyber security training courses. Here are three reasons to consider it: Reduce the risk of data breaches. Meet compliance requirements. Career growth.

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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. IT Governance discovered 266 security incidents between July and September 2021, which accounted for 185,721,284 breaches records.

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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. IT Governance discovered 237 security incidents between April and June 2022, which accounted for 99,019,967 breached records.

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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. Ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Security executives have been adding features focusing on zero-trust technology , automation, responsive SOAR platforms , secure access service edge (SASE) models, and deception technology , among others. Also read: Best Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees. The Key to Cyber Defense is Security Culture.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released guidance on how to prevent data breaches resulting from ransomware attacks. The fact sheet also recommends organizations to protect sensitive data belonging to customers or employees. ” reads CISA’s guideline. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

million settlement in a multi-state investigation of the data breach that the company suffered in 2014. million settlement over the 2014 data breach. In 2014, Home Depot revealed that the data breach impacted 56 million customers across the US and Canada. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Data breach).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

Cybersecurity experts would have you believe that your organization’s employees have a crucial role in bolstering or damaging your company’s security initiatives. According to another study by CybSafe, human errors have been responsible for over 90% of data breaches in 2020. Customize Your Security Training.

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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?

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IT Governance

APRIL 27, 2021

Too often, organisations fall into the trap of thinking that cyber security is only about preventing data breaches. Their budget is dedicated to anti-malware software, firewalls, staff awareness training and a host of other tools designed to prevent sensitive information falling into the wrong people’s hands.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

million) recovering from security incidents, according to Ponemon Institute’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2020. The report also notes that 52% of data breaches are caused by cyber attacks, and that malware is the costliest form of attack, with organisations spending $4.52 Organisations spend $3.86 Notification.

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Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 19, 2021

On January 18, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) released draft Guidelines 01/2021 on Examples regarding Data Breach Notification (the “Guidelines”). The new draft Guidelines take into account supervisory authorities’ common experiences with data breaches since the GDPR became applicable in May 2018.

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 12, 2020

A phishing email allowed an attacker to compromise a SANS employee's email environment, the organization reports.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Data breaches can have serious financial consequences for organisations of all sizes. The faster a breach can be detected and contained, the lower the costs for the organisation. Having systems in place to help identify and contain breaches promptly should be a priority for all management teams. The need for speed.

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IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In July 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to adopt new cybersecurity rules and requirements for all market entities to address risks. Under the rule surrounding Form 8-K reporting, public companies are now required to report data breaches within four days of an incident. million, representing a 15.3%

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IT Governance

APRIL 20, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping us stuck inside and struggling to find ways to remain productive, now might be the perfect time to take an online cyber security training course. Let’s take a look at five of the best online courses for cyber security. Certified Cyber Security Foundation Training Course.

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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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KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Insights from IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report on the Pharmaceutical Industry shows that while the overall cost has improved, there are clear areas of risk that need to be addressed.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2021

An affiliate of the Conti RaaS has leaked the training material shared by the group with its network along with the info about one of the operators. An affiliate of the Conti RaaS has leaked the training material provided by the group to the customers of its RaaS, he also published the info about one of the operators.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Bruck and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a settlement with Diamond Institute for Infertility and Menopause, LLC, over a data breach that compromised the personal information of 14,663 patients, including 11,071 New Jersey residents. Neafsey said in a statement regarding the breach.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

These worrying statistics underscore the need to be more proactive in preventing security breaches. Keeping these systems up to date and installing the latest security patches can help minimize the frequency and severity of data breaches among organizations. Train staff regularly. Train staff regularly.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Attorneys general argued that Blackbaud misled its customers and failed to adequately and promptly notify them regarding the breach. states, except for California, and the District of Columbia joined in the settlement.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 6, 2018

A recent survey by Ping Identity shows that customers move away from brands that have suffered data breaches. Data breaches are now a common occurrence – big-name brands affected in 2018 include FIFA , British Airways , Vision Direct , Eurostar and Marriott. Train your staff. How can organisations reduce risk?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. It excels in remote access, scalability, and security, with distributed storage options and privacy adherence capabilities.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. 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. Spotty patching.

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