Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2024

The Australian and New Zealand Nissan Corporation and Financial Services (“Nissan”) advises that its systems have been subject to a cyber incident. Nissan is working with its global incident response team and relevant stakeholders to investigate the extent of the incident and whether any personal information has been accessed.”

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2023

According to a joint advisory published by cybersecurity agencies, the LockBit ransomware group has successfully extorted roughly $91 million in about 1,700 attacks against U.S. 16% of the State, Local, Tribal, and Tribunal (SLTT) government ransomware incidents reported to the MS-ISAC is 2022 were LockBit attacks. law enforcement).

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Data Matters

JANUARY 28, 2022

The advisory was promptly endorsed by the National Cyber Security Centre, a division of Government Communications Headquarters (“GCHQ”), a UK intelligence agency. government, especially in light of ongoing tensions between the U.S. This is an important public action by the U.S. and Russia in Ukraine.

Cybersecurity 157

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2021

In other words, if you wish to take out a mortgage on a home you will not be able to do so without giving companies like First American gobs of documents about your income, assets and liabilities — including quite a bit of sensitive financial data. “The [employee] did not request a waiver or risk acceptance from the CISO.”

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Insurance Risk Financial Services Mining 288

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The collected information allowed for the recovery of knowledge about the victims and the timeline of the campaigns conducted by actors leveraging Agent Tesla. The majority of intercepted credentials by Agent Tesla related to financial services, online-retailers, e-government systems and personal and business e-mail accounts. .

Financial Services 131

Financial Services Retail Education Information Security 131

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. Third-party governance. IT governance and security. Privacy governance and management. Learn more about ServiceNow. Audit management.

Compliance 56

Compliance Risk Government Retail 56

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

But those aren’t the only laws or regulations that affect IT security teams. There are plenty of others to worry anyone with job titles that include terms like “compliance,” “privacy,” and “security,” from CSOs on down. See the Top Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools. billion (then the equivalent of about $2.7

Data Privacy 145

Data Privacy Compliance Privacy Security 145

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A ransomware attack hit Papua New Guinea ‘s finance ministry and disrupted government payments and operations. Government officials confirmed that Papua New Guinea’s finance ministry was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted government payments and operations.

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Ransomware Financial Services Government Data breaches 78

Data Matters

JUNE 24, 2021

On June 15, 2021, the SEC announced settled charges against First American Title Insurance Company (First American) for disclosure controls and procedures violations related to a cybersecurity vulnerability that exposed sensitive customer information. This resolution highlights the SEC’s continued focus on cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Israeli man sentenced to 80 months in prison for providing hacker-for-hire services Russian APT Gamaredon uses USB worm LitterDrifter against Ukraine The board of directors of OpenAI fired Sam Altman Medusa ransomware gang claims the hack of Toyota Financial Services CISA adds Sophos Web Appliance bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

On or about June 25, 2020, Matveev and his LockBit coconspirators targeted a law enforcement agency in Passaic County, New Jersey. On or about May 27, 2022, the man and his Hive coconspirators allegedly hit a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization in New Jersey. The attacks hit law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

So, after multiple attempts to contact with management of MYMC, it becomes clear for us, that management of MYMC doesn't care about the privacy of own patients, sad to state this fact but it's true. The ransomware gang claims that the hospital doesn’t care about the privacy of its patients. Come on guys, seriously?

Ransomware 109

Ransomware Phishing Encryption Financial Services 109

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Dollars (USD) and received more than $60 million in ransom payments from over 100 victims worldwide as of August 2022, the US government states. entities Financial Services, Government Facilities, Healthcare and Public Health, Critical Manufacturing, and Information Technology. ” reads the report.

Ransomware 79

Ransomware Financial Services Manufacturing Phishing 79

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warns investors of attacks impersonating its officials in government impersonator schemes. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning investors of scammers impersonating SEC officials in fraudulent schemes. “Beware of government impersonator schemes.

Communications 82

Communications Financial Services Education Government 82

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 3, 2019

Identity governance and administration, or IGA , has suddenly become a front-burner matter at many enterprises. Related: Identity governance issues in the age of digital transformation. I had the chance at RSA 2019 to visit with Mike Kiser, global strategist at SailPoint , an Austin, TX-based supplier of IGA services to discuss this.

Digital transformation 140

Digital transformation Insurance Compliance Healthcare 140

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

A digital identification tool provided by OCR Labs to major banks and government agencies leaked sensitive credentials, putting clients at severe risk. Its services are used by companies and financial institutions including BMW, Vodafone, the Australian government, Westpac, ANZ, HSBC, and Virgin Money.

IT 80

IT Financial Services Access Risk 80

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 10, 2024

As stated by the International Association of Privacy Professional ( IAPP ) critical sectors such as financial services are therefore conspicuously excluded, leaving organizations without a clear pathway to data protection compliance and potentially exposing them to significant risks.

Data Privacy 83

Data Privacy Personal data Privacy Cloud 83

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2023

Data sovereignty also encompasses the rights and regulations governing data storage, processing, and transfer and often intersects with privacy, security, and legal considerations. By recognizing the significance of data sovereignty, businesses can take measures to enhance data security and control, mitigating these risks.

Compliance 76

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

million (about £4.70 million) for the financial sector – 33% more than the average across all sectors. Perhaps even more concerning to EU lawmakers is how dependent society at large is on banking and other financial services. That really shouldn’t surprise us – these are lucrative targets for cyber criminals.

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Risk Data breaches Authentication Financial Services 104

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6 CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

Security 77

Security Data breaches Ransomware Artificial Intelligence 77

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2024

NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive) The updated NIS Directive significantly expands the scope and rigor of cybersecurity requirements across the European Union. It aims to improve competition and innovation in the financial industry while increasing consumer protection.

Compliance 71

Compliance Cybersecurity Risk Manufacturing 71

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries. About the Author: Stefanie Shank.

Security 113

Security Phishing Communications Financial Services 113

Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2021

Most of the targeted organizations are IT companies (57%), followed by government organizations (20%). The hackers also targeted non-governmental organizations and think tanks, as well as financial services. Compromised and targeted entities are being contacted through the Microsoft nation-state notification process.

Financial Services 87

Financial Services Access Authentication Passwords 87

IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

million for security failings relating to a 2018 cyber attack on its mobile banking platform. US Attorneys General write to Meta about account takeovers New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general, writing to Meta Platforms, Inc. UniCredit fined €2.8 of the Standard.

Data Privacy 87

Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 87

IGI

MAY 1, 2018

About this Publication. This publication was written by the Information Governance Initiative as part of our ongoing series exploring issues, strategies, and techniques related to information governance. More information about Active Navigation is available at www.activenavigation.com.

Information governance 20

Information governance Government Records Management Insurance 20

Data Protection Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

the Federal Trade Commission has long recommended that companies properly and promptly dispose of personal information once it is no longer necessary to retain it for legal or business reasons. The Berlin authority did not complain about a specific retention period, but about a lack of thought as to the need to have one.

Privacy 144

Privacy Compliance Personal data Risk 144

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

In 2022, the ICICI Bank’s resources were named a “critical information infrastructure” by the Indian government – any harm to it can impact national security. However, despite the critical status of bank infrastructure on the national level, the security of crucial data was not ensured.

Personal data 94

Personal data Phishing Risk Financial Services 94

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The majority of the identified fraudulent projects were related to financial services (FIs), oil & gas, renewable energy, EV batteries, electric vehicles, healthcare, semiconductors, and world-recognized investment corporations and funds with a global presence.

Marketing 87

Marketing Financial Services Sales Government 87

Data Matters

APRIL 21, 2020

North Korea has been subjected to comprehensive international sanctions implemented to pressure its government to denuclearize. Share technical information of the North Korean cyber threat. Information sharing — across the private and public sectors — can assist in the detection and defense against North Korean cyber threats.

Cybersecurity 68

Cybersecurity Risk Ransomware Government 68

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 10, 2024

With the increasing adoption of digital health records and collaborative research initiatives, there’s a growing concern about securing patient information from unauthorized access and potential breaches. Red Hat OpenShift, leveraging Confidential Containers, establishes a security-rich enclave for healthcare applications.

Security 72

Security Cloud Data Privacy Financial Services 72

Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2020

Synoptek has more than 1,100 customers across multiple industries, including local governments, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail and software. . “The only official statement about any kind of incident came late Friday evening from the company’s Twitter page , which said that on Dec.

IT 63

IT Ransomware Financial Services Retail 63

Collibra

MARCH 23, 2021

ATB Financial provides a diversified set of financial services to more than 770,000 residents of Alberta, Canada. Being a regionally focused institution, the group is dedicated to knowing its customers intimately, understanding their needs and providing products and services that help them achieve their goals.

Cloud 59

Cloud Government Access Metadata 59

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

The research firm revealed that many of the government IDs exposed in the data breach have since expired. “Consider contacting CIFAS (the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service) to apply for protective registration. . “Consider contacting CIFAS (the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service) to apply for protective registration.

Ransomware 101

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KnowBe4

MAY 31, 2023

That's right – the financial services industry, at least according to cybersecurity vendor Armorblox's 2023 Email Security Threat Report. Mr. Hall encourages more consultation between the government and the small business community. I wrote about how ~12% of all email threats were getting all the way to the inbox.

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Phishing File names Security awareness Risk 75

Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2022

Ongoing attacks could cause severe damages to multiple sectors, including transportation, communication, financial services, government facilities, nuclear reactors, and critical manufacturing. ” reported researchers from Cyble.

Risk 90

Risk Financial Services Manufacturing Communications 90

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. Third-party governance. IT governance and security. Privacy governance and management. Learn more about ServiceNow. Audit management.

Compliance 64

Compliance Risk Government Retail 64

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The NSA did not alert Microsoft about EternalBlue’s existence for a period of five years, until a breach of the NSA compelled the agency to do so. The NSA has declined to speak in detail about the hack or EternalBlue. The NotPetya malware, another highly impactful cyber attack, also leveraged EternalBlue for propagation.

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