IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

According to a listing on a popular hacking forum, the database includes customers’ names, email addresses, hashed passwords, and more. Source (New) Transport USA Yes 3,815 Okta Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Cyber security USA Yes 3,800 Shah Dixit & Associates, P.C. The claim is yet to be verified. Data breached: 36 million records.

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Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 87

Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The latter is the 2019 data security law known as the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act. On January 24, 2022, the New York Attorney General (AG) announced a settlement with vision-benefits-provider EyeMed Vision Care, Inc., In total, information for approximately 2.1 Background. SHIELD Act.

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Passwords Financial Services Authentication Insurance 98

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. Like an incident response plan, MFA has become a critical element of cybersecurity programs.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 23, 2024

Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks: in the spotlight More than 70 million email addresses added to Have I Been Pwned The security researcher Troy Hunt has added more than 70 million email addresses from the Naz.API data set to his Have I Been Pwned data breach notification service. VF Corporation confirms 35.5

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Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2024

GB database includes names, email addresses, phone numbers and passwords. GB Rebekah Children’s Services Source (New) Non-profit USA Yes 2,805 Butte School District Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Education USA Yes 2,658 Dignity Health Nevada St. Data breached: >7,000,000 records. Vauxhall Motors database with 5.5

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Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. But even when passwords are secure, it’s not enough. Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability.

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Authentication Passwords Access Computer and Electronics 103

Adam Levin

APRIL 6, 2020

Change your passwords on any accounts associated with travel and / or lodging, and be sure not to re-use them across multiple accounts. Change your passwords on any accounts associated with travel and / or lodging, and be sure not to re-use them across multiple accounts. Sign up for alerts on any account connected to your finances.

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Data breaches Passwords Financial Services Insurance 75

Rocket Software

AUGUST 17, 2020

Depending on what industry you’re in, your approach to security may be very different. For some sectors, like finance, security and data protection are top of mind for everything that is done. Financial services organizations typically experience the most data breaches and hacks, which makes security a priority.

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Authentication Financial Services Passwords Insurance 52

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Turn the corner into 2019 and we find Citigroup, CapitalOne, Wells Fargo and HSBC Life Insurance among a host of firms hitting the crisis button after their customers’ records turned up on a database of some 24 million financial and banking documents found parked on an Internet-accessible server — without so much as password protection.

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Risk Financial Services Insurance Cybersecurity 147

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

If you prefer a more laid back approach, sign up for free transaction alerts from financial services institutions and credit card companies, or subscribe to a credit and identity monitoring program, 3. There are places to check your credit score for free online, and most credit cards let you see your FICO score. Manage the damage.

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Financial Services Encryption Passwords Communications 66

KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

Security awareness training still has a place to play here." Email and other elements of software infrastructure offer built-in fundamental security that largely guarantees we are not in danger until we ourselves take action," Tyson writes. Is the email enticing you to click on a link?' I'm being asked to do something here.'"

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Phishing Security awareness Insurance Cybersecurity 82

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Browse online using secure networks.

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Retail e-Delivery Passwords Phishing 97

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 24, 2022

On October 18, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services announced a settlement with EyeMed, a licensed life, accident, and health insurer, with respect to a security incident that occurred in 2020. The settlement requires EyeMed to pay $4.5 million, among other things. Background. million.

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Cybersecurity Personal data Risk Financial Services 52

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Types of Cyberattacks.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Related: Applying ‘zero trust’ to managed security services. Fortunately, the identity management space has attracted and inspired some of the best and brightest tech security innovators and entrepreneurs. Efforts to balance security and productivity sometimes backfired. It’s not for lack of trying.

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Access Government Authentication Data breaches 169

Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Don’t authenticate yourself to anyone unless you are in control of the interaction, don’t over-share on social media, be a good steward of your passwords, safeguard any documents that can be used to hijack your identity, and freeze your credit. Monitor your accounts.

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Mining Authentication Financial Services Privacy 79

Data Protection Report

MARCH 7, 2024

The proposed definition of “listed identifier” is Full or truncated government identification or account number (such as a Social Security Number, driver’s license or state identification number, passport number, or Alien Registration Number) [Note that this definition apparently includes truncated Social Security Numbers.]

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Access Military Compliance Personal data 59

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 19, 2022

Passwords are everywhere, but they probably weren't intended to be used as much as they are today. Is there something more secure? Maybe you are at an organization that requires you to change your passwords every 90 days or so, and so you have password fatigue -- there are only so many variations you can do every 90 days or so.

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Passwords Authentication Access Data breaches 52

Data Protection Report

APRIL 2, 2020

On March 10, 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued guidance to all of its regulated institutions engaged in virtual currency business activity, requiring them to have plans for preparedness to manage the possible operational and financial risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Risk Communications Authentication Financial Services 59

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Information security products , services, and professionals have never been in higher demand, making for a world of opportunities for cybersecurity startups. With evolving attack methodologies due to machine learning, quantum computing, and sophisticated nation-state hackers, security startups are receiving record funding.

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Cybersecurity Cloud Compliance Analytics 142

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. Ransomware frequently contains extraction capabilities that can steal critical information like usernames and passwords, so stopping ransomware is serious business. Staff Awareness. Spam Filter.

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Ransomware Encryption Insurance Cloud 97

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Since the inception of data forensics almost forty years ago, methods for investigating security events have given way to a market of vendors and tools offering digital forensics software (DFS). Under their Security Suite products, OpenText provides industry-renowned EnCase. Magnet Forensics. Paraben Corporation.

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e-Discovery Computer and Electronics Marketing Compliance 138

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

This follows the FCA’s announcement in its 2020-21 business plan that payment services were one of its main supervisory priorities 1 and its temporary guidance of July 9, 2020, on prudential risk management and safeguarding in light of the COVID-19 pandemic ( Temporary COVID Guidance ). its Perimeter Guidance Manual (PERG).

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Authentication Paper Risk Insurance 68

Data Matters

AUGUST 5, 2019

Together, the new laws require the implementation of reasonable data security safeguards, expand breach reporting obligations for certain types of information, and require that a “consumer credit reporting agency” that suffers a data breach provide five years of identity theft prevention services for impacted residents.

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Cybersecurity Data breaches Privacy Risk 68

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on disclosure and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) make clear that cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic, but a concern significant enough to warrant the oversight of corporate boards of directors. Designing an Enterprise-Level Approach. Principle 5.

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