The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. There are several ways you can protect your business from data breaches. With proper training, employees can prevent these attacks before they happen.

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Cybersecurity Security awareness Passwords Data breaches 214

IT Governance

MAY 2, 2024

The number of records breached this month was high – particularly compared to March – largely due to two outlier events: Spy.pet, a data scraping website, offering 4,186,879,104 Discord messages for sale. This blog provides further analysis of the data we’ve collected. Top 10 biggest breaches Note: Where ‘around’, ‘about’, etc.

Data breaches 64

Data breaches Sales Computer and Electronics Access 64

IT Governance

JANUARY 5, 2024

For instance, a two-month Europol action (revealed to the public on 22 December) discovered that 443 organisations had suffered data breaches – specifically, their customers’ payment card data had been compromised. This blog provides analysis of the data we’ve collected. We log this as 41 incidents.

Data breaches 97

Data breaches Insurance Manufacturing Ransomware 97

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 31, 2023

On 12 October 2023, the Government introduced the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 ( Bill ) to Queensland Parliament which, amongst other things, establishes a mandatory data breach notification scheme ( MDBN Scheme ) in Queensland.

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Data breaches Government Privacy Compliance 58

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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Data breaches Cybersecurity Risk Security 110

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. We offer a variety of resources to help understand and mitigate threats, from training courses and consultancy services to free guides.

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Data breaches Ransomware e-Delivery Government 130

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. This matches the number of security incidents that we saw in Q4 2022, but is a significant decrease on the number of breached records (185,721,284).

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Government Retail 115

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. Those looking for advice on where to get started may be interested in reading The Data Breach Survival Guide. Download now.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 116

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

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

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. Hatch Bank announced that it is working to implement additional safeguards and training for its employees.

Data breaches 96

Data breaches Access Ransomware Security 96

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

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 107

Data breaches Healthcare Risk Security awareness 107

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

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 114

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Cybersecurity 114

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

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 million (about £2.9

Data breaches 117

Data breaches Artificial Intelligence Analytics Communications 117

KnowBe4

MAY 7, 2024

New data from Verizon makes it clear that the Education sector is under attack, but also breaks down which threat actions and patterns are used most.

Education 103

Education Data breaches IT Security awareness 103

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

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.

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Data breaches Personal data Government GDPR 52

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

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. Patch management.

Data breaches 119

Data breaches Risk Security Access 119

Data Breach Today

AUGUST 13, 2020

Cyberecurity Training Center Wants Others to Learn From Phishing Attack The SANS Institute, which is known for its cybersecurity training courses, is now planning to turn its own data breach into a teachable moment for its membership.

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IT Data breaches Phishing Cybersecurity 362

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. 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

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.

Data breaches 108

Data breaches Ransomware Education Encryption 108

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

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. Below are five tips to gamify your cybersecurity awareness training program. Visual Aids.

Cybersecurity 91

Cybersecurity Data breaches Education Phishing 91

IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Under the rule surrounding Form 8-K reporting, public companies are now required to report data breaches within four days of an incident. Whether any data was stolen, altered, accessed, or used for any other unauthorized purpose. All members of a company must be trained and watch with a keen eye for any potential threats.

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Data breaches Cybersecurity Risk Privacy 82

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.

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Data Privacy Privacy IT Artificial Intelligence 144

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

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 124

Encryption Risk Data breaches Access 124

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

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.

Data breaches 104

Data breaches GDPR Risk Information Security 104

IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2018

The first 72 hours after you become aware of a data breach are critical. This is the deadline given to you under the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) to report information security incidents to your supervisory authority. Not all breaches need to be reported. How to report data breaches.

Data breaches 110

Data breaches GDPR Compliance Personal data 110

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

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The first 72 hours after you become aware of a data breach are critical. This is the deadline given to you under the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) to report information security incidents to your supervisory authority. Not all breaches need to be reported. How to report data breaches.

Data breaches 110

Data breaches GDPR Personal data Compliance 110

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?

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Data breaches GDPR Personal data Compliance 85