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 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. Cyber attacks.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Insurance 115

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In today’s technological world, educating people about cybersecurity awareness is an absolute necessity. According to one report , 82% of data breaches involved the human element, from social attacks to misuse of technologies. While cybersecurity awareness training can take many forms, most training programs are computer-based.

Cybersecurity 94

Cybersecurity Data breaches Education Phishing 94

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

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. When more data is released, we’ll publish a new analysis.

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

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

The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

When it comes to alternative asset trading, protecting investor data is of critical importance. Here are seven tips to protect investor data in alternative asset trading. By working together, a robust cybersecurity framework can be established to protect investor data. Implement strong data encryption.

IT 189

IT Encryption Risk Financial Services 189

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , organisations have 72 hours from the moment they become aware of a breach to report the incident. They can do this either by email or telephone, but it’s not as simple as saying “we’ve been breached”. Assess the affected data. The categories of data subject affected.

Data breaches 99

Data breaches GDPR Personal data Compliance 99

Krebs on Security

JUNE 13, 2018

In the days following revelations last September that big-three consumer credit bureau Equifax had been hacked and relieved of personal data on nearly 150 million people , many Americans no doubt felt resigned and powerless to control their information. But not Jessamyn West. Others are following suit. billion in revenue last year.

Data breaches 180

Data breaches Personal data Privacy Libraries 180

IT Governance

MAY 7, 2024

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 scraping is a typically automated process that extracts information from websites, allowing criminals to compile data sets containing personal information.

Data breaches 59

Data breaches Education Manufacturing Retail 59

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 75

Cybersecurity Data Privacy Data breaches Privacy 75

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

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

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. By understanding what data or systems you manage, you can then determine which security measures need to be implemented.

Risk 218

Risk Cybersecurity Data breaches Access 218

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

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

As the companies face nine federal lawsuits for failing to protect customer data, it’s abundantly clear hackers have checkmated multi-factor authentication (MFA). But persuading a poorly trained help desk operator to provide a temporary password isn’t, unfortunately, out of the ordinary.

Passwords 310

Passwords Authentication Cybersecurity Ransomware 310

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S. Healthcare Data Privacy Laws.

Data Privacy 145

Data Privacy Compliance Privacy Security 145

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

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

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 85

Cybersecurity Data breaches Education Security awareness 85

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

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 24, 2022

Data Privacy and Security: It Takes Two to Tango. The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) announced earlier this year that they have expanded the Data Privacy Day campaign into Data Privacy Week , a full week-long initiative. Tue, 01/25/2022 - 05:15. Why does it matter? million on average.

Data Privacy 127

Data Privacy Privacy IT Security 127

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Staff awareness should be a major concern for organisations looking to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). However, our 2017 GDPR Report found that less than 10% of organisations have provided GDPR staff awareness training to all employees. Why implement a GDPR staff awareness training programme?

GDPR 63

GDPR Compliance Education Data breaches 63

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. However, it’s not all doom and gloom.

Data breaches 70

Data breaches Risk GDPR Education 70

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

Samsung employees have unwittingly leaked top secret data by providing them to the popular chatbot service ChatGPT. ChatGPT uses data provided by the users to train itself and build its experience, with the risk that this data can be available to other users that will query the popular chatbot. ” reported TechRadar.

Personal data 98

Personal data Education Risk Privacy 98

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

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Data loss prevention (DLP) refers to a set of security solutions that identify and monitor information content across storage, operations, and networks. DLP solutions help detect and prevent potential data exposure or leaks. DLP integrates procedures, technology, and people to effectively detect and prevent sensitive data leaks.

Data breaches 70

Data breaches Compliance Risk Access 70

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 90

Security Data breaches Honeypots Artificial Intelligence 90

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

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

AIIM

JANUARY 7, 2021

A recent study commissioned by Egnyte surveyed 400 IT leaders to understand how COVID-19 has impacted businesses’ ability to maintain data security and governance with a distributed workforce. A well-educated and well-informed workforce is one of the best defenses against security risks. Not knowing is simply no longer an option.

Unstructured data 168

Unstructured data Government Artificial Intelligence Risk 168

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

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