IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

IT Governance discovered 377 security incidents between April and June 2021, which accounted for 1,224,539,395 breached records. We also place ransomware in its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and in order to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. Download now.

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2023

Phishing attacks are among the most common forms of cyber crime that organisations face, so it’s crucial that you learn how to prevent scams. Some bogus messages might look like security alerts, for instance, whereas others advertise bargain discounts at an online retailer.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 23, 2018

Hello and welcome to the IT governance podcast for the 24 th of August. Here are this week’s stories: High-street retailer, Superdrug, suffered a data breach earlier this week. Superdrug’s email suggests that customers log in and change their password now “and on an on-going, frequent basis”. Information stolen included: Names.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Overview IT Governance discovered 310 security incidents between January and March 2023, which accounted for 349,171,305 breached records. We also place ransomware in its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and in order to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When you enter your email and password, you’re handing your information to them. It doesn’t matter whether you have to enter a password or log in, as any network that’s set up for the public can be abused. In this case, scammers begin by creating a fake website that mimics the layout and URL of a legitimate online retailer.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

Certain verticals, namely the government and transportation sectors, gave themselves a positive preparedness rating; meanwhile the hospitality, legal and retail sectors were much less positive about their cybersecurity preparedness. Years of stealing user names and passwords, and poor password practices add to this mix.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Data aggregation verification is gaining traction, while biometrics are intuitively replacing passwords. Enrolment and remote access to government services such as social security, tax, etc. Secure online services for retailers. Premium automotive apps. Remote check-ins at hotels. The user identity verification journey.

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Adam Levin

JULY 8, 2020

What would happen if you typed in “Amazon,” the corresponding domain popped up, and you clicked, but instead of finding the world’s largest online retailer, you landed on a 1980s WarGames-themed page with a laughing skull? federal government to hijack and tamper with government domain name entries.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The hotel group has confirmed that no payment card information, passwords or travel history were accessed. Although Radisson has contacted those affected, it hasn’t revealed how many of its members had their details compromised, or the source of the breach. According to Radisson, less than 10% of its members were impacted.

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IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2023

Despite an array of technological solutions designed to counter phishing attacks – from antimalware software to password protections – the main weapon in anyone’s arsenal should be knowledge and awareness. A UK government study found that half of adults said they had received a phishing message in the previous month.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The surveillance regime the UK government has built seriously undermines our freedom,” Megan Golding, a lawyer speaking for privacy advocates, stated. We’re talking about an enormously powerful surveillance capability that no government has ever had in the history of humanity,” Stanley says. The partnering of SureID and Robbie.AI

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IT Governance

APRIL 10, 2019

For example, you might be asked to provide a password and answer a secret question. Although you can use any factor with strong authentication, it generally refers to two knowledge factors, such as our example of a password and secret question. A possession factor (something you have, such as a payment card).

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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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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In this Mobile-First module, your users will learn what push notification abuse is, how these attacks work, and learn tips on how to respond to a push notification attack. New Feature] See How You Can Get Audits Done in Half the Time, Half the Cost and Half the Stress. Blog post with links: [link]. million in 16 months.".

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Additionally, multi-factor authentication (MFA) can further reduce the risk of malicious actors gaining access to sensitive information, even if they manage to steal usernames and passwords. Organizations may also want to look for an IAM solution that works in hybrid environments that include private data centers as well as cloud deployments.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 7, 2024

By eliminating passwords and stored secrets, Badge bolsters Radiant Logic’s extensible identity data platform to accelerate strategic initiatives such as digital transformation, Zero Trust, automated compliance, and data-driven governance. This sets the stage for a more connected and secure online future for everyone.”

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 19, 2022

Passwords are everywhere, but they probably weren't intended to be used as much as they are today. 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. I must have the password.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Here are some common and not so common malware threats and how to defend against them. How to Defend Against Adware. How to Defend Against a Backdoor. How to Defend Against Botnets. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. How to Defend Against a Browser Hijacker.

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IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses. However, it included patients’ first and last names, physical addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and other government-issued ID.

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 29, 2018

The penny first dropped for me just over 7 years ago to the day: The only secure password is the one you can't remember. In an era well before the birth of Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), I was doing a bunch of password analysis on data breaches and wouldn't you know it - people are terrible at creating passwords! Everywhere.

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Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Article 3 provides rules on how requests to access or delete household information should be treated. We have received many questions from our clients on how to handle requests relating to the household. Businesses that sell information must provide a link, clear notice of the practice and instructions on how to opt out.

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Data Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Moreover, if the business operates a website, but primarily interacts with consumers in retail locations, it will be required to add a third option that allows consumers to submit a form that can be submitted in person at those locations. Right to Opt-Out.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In prior years, marquee financial institutions, healthcare firms, media companies, tech giants and government agencies likewise disclosed major data breaches aided and abetted by botnets. billion stolen username and password pairs circulating in the darknet. billion stolen username and password pairs circulating in the darknet.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2023

The most critical affected Ukraine: Several thousand satellite systems that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's government depended on were all down, making it much tougher for the military and intelligence services to coordinate troop and drone movements in the hours after the invasion." government. Ukrainians paid the price.

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