IT Governance

MARCH 2, 2020

Puerto Rico government loses $2.6 Wake County, NC, learns that third party breached government employee info (1,900). Quebec teachers’ data stolen in password breach (360,000). Pacific Specialty Insurance Company notifies plan members of 2019 data breach (unknown). million in phishing scam (unknown). Ransomware.

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Personal data 145

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Hacker puts up for sale third round of hacked databases on the Dark Web. Hacker Breaches Dozens of Sites, Puts 127 Million New Records Up for Sale. Artsy Alerts Users of Data-Security Breach; Report Claims Hacked Information for Sale. DataCamp notifies users of hack, forces password reset.

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Data breaches Sales Phishing Ransomware 109

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Often, a scammer will simply target the people in a company and fool them into giving up their personal details, account passwords, and other sensitive information and gain access that way. Finance and insurance finished a close second at 22.4%. In 2020 alone, 79 ransomware attacks were conducted against government entities in the U.S.,

Energy and Utilities 119

Energy and Utilities Phishing Blockchain Cybersecurity 119

Data Matters

APRIL 10, 2020

If a business denies a consumer’s request for the deletion of personal information and sells personal information that the consumer has not already submitted a request to opt-out of sale, the business must include additional information in its response to the consumer’s deletion request.

Privacy 68

Privacy Sales Insurance Compliance 68

Data Protection Report

AUGUST 3, 2017

On August 1, 2017, US Senators unveiled a bipartisan bill to mandate baseline cybersecurity requirements for internet connected devices purchased by the federal government. Refrain from using hard-coded credentials or passwords. Use software and components that can be updated and patched.

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IoT Cybersecurity Insurance Marketing 40

IT Governance

JANUARY 4, 2021

attack causes chaos in the Braunau town hall (unknown) Cyber ??attack

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Energy and Utilities Computer and Electronics 116

Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2021

The database was contained in a password-protected zip archive with a text file containing 1 million lines with the following lines: Card number; Expiration date; CVV / CVC code; Name of the card holder; Country; State; City; The address; Zip code; Email and phone for some entries. million bank cards were offered for sale in this card shop.

Marketing 129

Marketing Sales IT Insurance 129

Data Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The regulations lay out a number of general principles to govern verification responsibilities. Verification for Password-Protected Accounts (§ 998.324). checking the parent or guardian’s government-issued ID against databases that would facilitate verification. General Rules (§ 998.323). Written Verification Plan.

Privacy 60

Privacy Sales Authentication Passwords 60

IT Governance

DECEMBER 27, 2019

IT Governance is closing out the year by rounding up 2019’s biggest information security stories. The site’s security team suspected that users were being targeted in a credential-stuffing attack; this is where cyber criminals use a list of stolen usernames and passwords en masse to break into an account.

Data breaches 69

Data breaches GDPR Passwords Personal data 69

Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

An analysis of the bill prepared by the California Assembly before the vote also indicated that AB 375 was intended to address controversies concerning third-party sale of personal information acquired from social media without data subjects’ authorization. Right to Prevent or “Opt Out” of the Sale of Personal Information.

GDPR 79

GDPR Privacy Sales Data breaches 79

Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

An analysis of the bill prepared by the California Assembly before the vote also indicated that AB 375 was intended to address controversies concerning third-party sale of personal information acquired from social media without data subjects’ authorization. Right to Prevent or “Opt Out” of the Sale of Personal Information.

GDPR 60

GDPR Privacy Sales Data breaches 60

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware frequently contains extraction capabilities that can steal critical information like usernames and passwords, so stopping ransomware is serious business. Only 38% of state and local government employees are trained for ransomware prevention, and only 29% of small businesses have experience with ransomware ( IBM ).

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Encryption Insurance Cloud 97

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There are dozens of private companies that specialize in providing consumer credit reports and scores to specific industries, including real estate brokers, landlords, insurers, debt buyers, employers, banks, casinos and retail stores. In other cases, it’s trivial for anyone to sign up for these services.

Access 226

Access Military Retail Security 226

Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

a password or a PIN); possession: something the user possesses (e.g., This involves linking the transaction to a specific amount and a specific payee, for instance by the use of one-time passwords. a card transaction initiated by the payer at the point of sale, online or in-app). inherence: a biometric characteristic (e.g.,

Authentication 102

Authentication e-Delivery Risk Sales 102

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses. The information was offered for a private sale on the now-defunct hacking forum Breached, and it was later leaked in its entirety for free. million unique email addresses and 2.6

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 122

Data Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Notice of Right to Opt-Out of Sale (§ 998.306). Leaving this to the side, however, the proposed regulations did provide guidance on numerous aspects of opt-out of sale notices. Require businesses that provide financial incentives for different types of products or services based on the value of consumers information (e.g.,

Privacy 60

Privacy Sales Paper Compliance 60

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The records also reveal how Conti dealt with its own internal breaches and attacks from private security firms and foreign governments. The government of Costa Rica is forced to declare a state of emergency after a ransomware attack by Conti cripples government systems. ” SEPTEMBER.

Passwords 233

Passwords Ransomware Computer and Electronics Encryption 233

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.]

Access 59

Access Military Compliance Personal data 59

IT Governance

MARCH 5, 2024

Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks: in the spotlight Millions of Pure Incubation Ventures records listed on hacking forum 183,754,481 records apparently belonging to the venture capital and private equity group Pure Incubation Ventures have been listed for sale on a hacking forum. The claim is yet to be verified.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

I recently discussed this with Chris Curcio, vice-president of channel sales at Optimal IdM, a Tampa, Fla.-based based supplier of identity access management (IAM) systems, which recently announced a partnership with Omada, a Copenhagen-based provider of identity governance administration (IGA) solutions. It’s not for lack of trying.

Access 169

Access Government Authentication Data breaches 169

Data Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Right to Opt-Out of Sale. If the business denies a request in whole or in part on these grounds, it must “provide or direct the consumer to its general business practices regarding the collection, maintenance, and sale of personal information set forth in its privacy policy.”.

Sales 60

Sales Privacy Passwords Compliance 60

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. million OpenSea records for sale on hacking forum A cyber criminal known as ‘bossmoves90004’ claims to have exfiltrated 6.9 The claim is yet to be verified. Data breached: 36 million records.

Data Privacy 87

Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 87

IT Governance

MARCH 28, 2019

There’s a new compiler at the helm of our monthly list of data breaches, following the departure of IT Governance stalwart Lewis Morgan, who leaves me with some mighty big shoes to fill. Chinese government website shut down by ransomware (unknown). Orange County government under siege by ransomware (unknown).

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Phishing 111

IT Governance

JANUARY 3, 2020

Hackers break into government system used by the country’s schools (unknown). Chinese government-linked hacking group has been bypassing 2FA in a wave of attacks (unknown). East Greenwich, RI, government systems offline after ransomware attack (unknown). Galt, CA, government suffers ransomware attack (unknown).

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 116

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Notices must be available in the languages in which the business in its ordinary course provides contracts, disclaimers, sale announcements, and other information to consumers. Other items to note: When a consumer has a password-protected account with the business, traditional authentication practices (e.g., 99.324(a)).

Sales 40

Sales Retail Privacy Access 40

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.

Cybersecurity 60

Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Million Records Breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. Our Cyber Incident Response service provides the help you need to deal with the threat, as our experts guide you through the recovery process. They’ll review the breach, mitigate the damage and ensure that you are up and running again as soon as possible.

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Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Government 136

Troy Hunt

MARCH 2, 2020

These were companies spanning all sorts of different industries; big tech, general infosec, antivirus, hosting, finance, e-commerce, cyber insurance - I could go on. A Lot Happens in 11 Months I onboarded 5 new governments onto HIBP: Austria, Ireland, Norway, Switzerland and Denmark (and a 6th one about to be announced any day now).

IT 136

IT Mining Sales Data breaches 136

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Also read : Top Cyber Insurance Companies. With data offering insight into sales, KPIs, and growth rates, startup leaders can justify their funding with reliable data points. Accel Investments. Honorable Mention Cybersecurity VCs. Business Data. Data is king, and VCs only have an entrepreneur’s word to trust without it.

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Cybersecurity Cloud Marketing Security 127