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. I was willing to do the work and go to court.

Data breaches 181

Data breaches Personal data Privacy Libraries 181

IT Governance

MAY 30, 2019

Sunderland City Council launches investigation after library users’ personal data hacked (45). Graphic design firm Canva hit by massive data breach (139 million). Hackers breach the Philippines United Student Financial System for Tertiary Education (unknown). UK government commits email privacy blunder (300).

Data breaches 112

Data breaches Personal data Ransomware Phishing 112

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Travel and medical insurance provider guard.me million) Indra hacking group blamed for attack on Iranian railway system (unknown) Willdan Group, Inc. Travel and medical insurance provider guard.me million) Indra hacking group blamed for attack on Iranian railway system (unknown) Willdan Group, Inc. Travel and medical insurance provider guard.me

Data breaches 140

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Data migration 140

Preservica

MAY 16, 2018

Customers also receive comprehensive live webinar training, unlimited support, an online user forum and become part of a rapidly growing global user community that includes the National Library of Australia. Digital transformation is a major focus for Australian cultural, commercial and government organizations. Visit: www.preservica.com.

Digital preservation 40

Digital preservation Cloud Libraries Archiving 40

Preservica

APRIL 26, 2018

The college, founded in 1246 and home to the oldest continuously functioning library for university academics and students in the world, was a fitting venue for over 100 delegates from 12 countries, who gathered for two days of presentations, workshops and discussion. The real highlight of this year’s gathering were the User Focus Groups.

Digital preservation 49

Digital preservation Archiving Libraries Metadata 49

IT Governance

JANUARY 3, 2024

GB Bladen County Public Library Source (New) Public USA Yes 85 GB National Amusements Source (New) Leisure USA Yes 82,128 Enstar Group Limited Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Insurance USA Yes 71,301 Kimco Staffing Services, Inc. Source 1 ; source 2 (New) Manufacturing Australia Yes 95.19 Source (New) Finance USA Yes 33.96

Data Privacy 107

Data Privacy Insurance Manufacturing Retail 107

Data Protector

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The new right to be forgotten will allow children to enjoy their childhood without having every personal event, achievement, failure, antic or prank that they posted online to be digitally recorded for ever more. Of course, as new rights like this are created, the Bill will ensure that they cannot be taken too far.

GDPR 120

GDPR Personal data Government IT 120

IT Governance

MAY 4, 2021

million) Wyoming Department of Health leaking data online (164,021) Maine government website displayed mental health patients’ confidential information (unknown) Israel: Private patient cases of deceased psychologist found on the street (unknown) Contact tracing data breach exposes health information of Pennsylvanians (72,000).

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Computer and Electronics Healthcare 115

IT Governance

DECEMBER 19, 2023

An investigation determined that personal data, including names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and bank account numbers, belonging to nearly 15 million people was obtained by an unauthorised party between 30 October and 1 November. Data breached: personal data belonging to 14,690,284 individuals.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Energy and Utilities 52