IT Governance

APRIL 4, 2024

IT Governance’s research found the following for March 2024: 3,478 publicly disclosed security incidents. 299,368,075 records known to be breached. This month saw fewer records breached than in February (a 58% drop), but a staggering 388% rise in incidents. This blog provides further analysis of the data we’ve collected.

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Data breaches Passwords Security Cloud 104

KnowBe4

MARCH 21, 2024

In an age when 70% - 90% of successful data breaches involve social engineering (which gets past all other defenses), sufficient training is needed to best reduce human-side cybersecurity risk. Everyone should be trained in how to recognize social engineering attempts, how to mitigate (i.e., delete, ignore, etc.)

Cybersecurity 100

Cybersecurity Data breaches Risk Security awareness 100

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. Related: Leveraging security standards to protect your company. It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. There are several ways you can protect your business from data breaches.

Cybersecurity 214

Cybersecurity Security awareness Passwords Data breaches 214

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. We discuss both events in more detail below.

Data breaches 64

Data breaches Sales Computer and Electronics Access 64

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.

Data breaches 108

Data breaches Cybersecurity Risk Security 108

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.

Data breaches 97

Data breaches Insurance Manufacturing Ransomware 97

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.

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Ransomware e-Delivery Government 130

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.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 116

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.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Government Retail 115

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. ” reads the notice of data event. Fortra immediately addressed the flaw with the release of an emergency security patch and urged customers to install it.

Data breaches 97

Data breaches Access Ransomware Security 97

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.

Security 116

Security Data breaches Government Insurance 116

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.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Insurance 115

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.

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Retail Government Ransomware 130

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.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 105

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. “All organizations are at risk of falling victim to a ransomware incident and are responsible for protecting sensitive and personal data stored on their systems.

Data breaches 113

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Cybersecurity 113

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).

Retail 119

Retail Data breaches Information Security Security awareness 119

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 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.

Data breaches 73

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Government 73

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.

Data breaches 99

Data breaches Personal data GDPR Risk 99

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.

Data Privacy 145

Data Privacy Compliance Privacy Security 145

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.

Data breaches 117

Data breaches Artificial Intelligence Analytics Communications 117

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.

Data breaches 119

Data breaches Risk Security Access 119

IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 28, 2024

Virtually every organization recognizes the power of data to enhance customer and employee experiences and drive better business decisions. Yet, as data becomes more valuable, it’s also becoming harder to protect. What is a data protection strategy?

Data breaches 82

Data breaches GDPR Compliance Encryption 82

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.

Cybersecurity 94

Cybersecurity Data breaches Education Phishing 94

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.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Healthcare Risk Security awareness 105

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.

Data breaches 102

Data breaches Phishing Ransomware Security 102

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.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Government 98

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Data loss prevention (DLP) best practices are principles that help prevent intentional or unintentional data erasure. By following these guidelines, organizations can reduce the detrimental impact of data loss and quickly resume operations after an incident. Proofpoint’s 2024 data loss landscape report reveals 84.7%

Encryption 134

Encryption Risk Data breaches Access 134

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

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.

Data breaches 103

Data breaches Privacy Insurance Information Security 103

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

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%

Data breaches 73

Data breaches Cybersecurity Risk Privacy 73

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?

Data breaches 104

Data breaches GDPR Risk Information Security 104

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.

Security 104

Security GDPR Information Security Data breaches 104

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.

Security 104

Security GDPR Information Security Data breaches 104

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 21, 2024

Data Privacy: Why It Matters To The Rest Of Us madhav Mon, 01/22/2024 - 04:47 It seems that there are no limits to the number of data breaches. What most people worry about is the data that the company stored about them and the potential personal impact this can have; data privacy is what matters to us.

Data Privacy 144

Data Privacy Privacy IT Artificial Intelligence 144

Dark Reading

AUGUST 12, 2020

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

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Phishing Security 111