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.

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Cybersecurity Financial Services Authentication Government 157

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On 14 September, Mulkay discovered that the compromised files contained personal information, including “name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license number or state ID, medical treatment information, and health insurance information”. Records breached: 79,582 Ontario hospitals update: information relating to 5.6

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Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 85

Data Matters

OCTOBER 8, 2020

individuals and businesses comply with ransomware payment demands. Ransomware attacks use malware, often injected through phishing schemes, to encrypt a victim’s data files or programs, followed by a ransom demand by the threat actor that offers the decryption key in exchange for payment. sanctions law violations if U.S.

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Ransomware Compliance Risk Government 68

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. 20, 2017).

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Cybersecurity Financial Services Risk Compliance 68

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 These new attacks affect everything from private citizens and businesses to government systems; healthcare organizations; public services; and food, water, and fuel supply chains. Ransomware. Ransomware is the fastest-growing trend. Mobile attacks.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang adds 2.7 TB of ASA Electronics data to its leak site The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang is attempting to extort a ransom from ASA Electronics for 2.7 Welfare Benefits Plan Source 1 ; source 2 New Healthcare USA Yes 13,079 Insurance ACE/Humana Inc. Date breached: 384,658,212 records.

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Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Energy and Utilities 52

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. ICICI Bank’s response Threat to financial accounts Finance and insurance are one of the most targeted industries by cybercriminals.

Personal data 97

Personal data Phishing Risk Financial Services 97

KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

This enormous security gap leaves you open to business email compromise, session hijacking, ransomware and more. Per the Ecuadorian government, these attacks were fueled by attempts to intimidate the media. I've written quite a few times about specific cyber insurance claim cases that required going to court to settle.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

By Javvad Malik Insurance provider Hiscox has published its fifth annual cyber readiness report, which has some eye-opening statistics. The reports show that ransomware incidents have increased from 17% to 19%, often spread through phishing emails and malware. businesses.

Phishing 89

Phishing Security awareness Compliance Risk 89

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JULY 30, 2019

Beyond data breach notification laws relating to personal information, the covered entity and service provider’s rights and obligations relating to cyber incidents are often defined by contract. At least nine states expressly extend these requirements to service providers. Proof of adequate cyber insurance coverage.

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Data breaches Cybersecurity Financial Services Risk 45

IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2023

suffers second ransomware attack in months Having been struck by a ransomware attack in October by the BlackSuit group , which led to operations and appointments being postponed, Akumin Inc. has suffered a second attack, this time by the BianLian ransomware group. Data breached: more than 59 million data records. Akumin Inc.

Data Privacy 101

Data Privacy Energy and Utilities Privacy Manufacturing 101

IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

Source (New) Finance USA Yes 3,494 Woodruff Sawyer Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 3,087 Blackburn College Source (New) Education USA Yes 3,039 CAIRE Inc. million last year, roughly a quarter of which was the due to the ransomware attack it suffered in March 2023.

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Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 87

IT Governance

JANUARY 23, 2024

Source (New) Real estate USA Yes 46,906 Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board Source 1 ; source 2 ; source 3 (New) Healthcare USA Yes 44,312 Air Methods Source 1 ; source 2 (New) Healthcare USA Yes 34,016 GREYHOURS Source (New) Retail France Yes 18,700 Groveport Madison Schools Source 1 ; source 2 ; source 3 (Update) Education USA Yes 15.5

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

eSecurity Planet

MAY 11, 2023

government and others, we are still no closer to seeing zero trust architecture widely adopted. The only exception, it seems, has been cloud service providers, who boast an enviable record when it comes to cybersecurity, thanks to rigorous security practices like Google’s continuous patching. The document can be found here.

Cloud 108

Cloud IT Insurance Authentication 108

KnowBe4

MAY 31, 2023

That's right – the financial services industry, at least according to cybersecurity vendor Armorblox's 2023 Email Security Threat Report. According to the report, the financial services industry as a target has increased by 72% over 2022 and was the single largest target of financial fraud attacks, representing 49% of all such attacks.

Phishing 85

Phishing File names Security awareness Risk 85

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Increasingly, thought leaders, professional organizations, and government agencies are beginning to provide answers. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure. Creating an Enterprise-Wide Governance Structure. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy. Principle 5.

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Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

IT Governance

APRIL 29, 2024

Known data breached Discord (via Spy.pet) Source (New) IT services USA Yes 4,186,879,104 Baidu, Inc., Subscribe now The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 22 – 28 April 2024 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

Data Privacy 92

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Security 92

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Open Raven analyzes data at rest, classifies inventory, and automates data governance as these become critical capabilities for the hybrid infrastructure’s security posture. With robust encryption policies, Evervault can help reduce insurance premiums and offers PCI-DSS and HIPAA compliance automation. Perimeter 81. JupiterOne.

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Cybersecurity Cloud Compliance Analytics 142

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 1, 2021

Atlantic Council, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Action Center, the EU DisinfoLab and the Irish government’s Department of Foreign Affairs. government agencies and more than 100 private companies, including Cisco, Intel and Microsoft. Specific targets included the U.S.

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Phishing Cybersecurity Government Authentication 70