IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2023

IT Governance discovered 1,063 security incidents in 2022, which accounted for 480,014,323 breached records. We also give ransomware its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. That represents an 14.8%

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Data breaches Ransomware Government Passwords 126

Data Matters

JUNE 3, 2019

The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) released two Risk Alerts, on April 16, 2019 and May 23, 2019, highlighting the importance of privacy and cybersecurity compliance for SEC-registered investment advisors and broker-dealers under Regulation S-P. April 16 Risk Alert – Privacy Notices and Safeguard Policies.

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Risk Privacy Cybersecurity Compliance 68

IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2022

IT Governance discovered 266 security incidents between January and March 2022, which accounted for 75,099,482 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.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Government Retail 116

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2020

government and military personnel will remain in a federal prison. Ardit Ferizi , aka Th3Dir3ctorY, is the hacker that supported the ISIS organization by handing over data for 1,351 US government and military personnel. Leaked data included names, e-mail addresses, passwords, locations and phone numbers of 1,351 U.S.

Military 88

Military Government Retail Risk 88

IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

IT Governance identified 285 publicly disclosed security incidents between July and September 2022, which accounted for 232,266,148 compromised 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.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 116

IT Governance

JULY 11, 2022

IT Governance discovered 237 security incidents between April and June 2022, which accounted for 99,019,967 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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Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 106

IT Governance

MAY 7, 2024

This week, it turns out at least 191 further Australian organisations, including government entities, were affected by this breach, highlighting the risks of supply chain attacks. Source (New) Construction USA Yes 489 ClearVision Optical Source (New) Retail USA Yes 261 Symphony Financial, LLC. Data breached: 395 GB.

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Data breaches Education Manufacturing Retail 59

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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Data breaches Retail Ransomware Government 98

IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2023

Some bogus messages might look like security alerts, for instance, whereas others advertise bargain discounts at an online retailer. Use multi-factor authentication In many phishing scams, the attacker’s motive is to capture the victim’s passwords in order to compromise their account.

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Phishing Passwords Authentication Data breaches 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 10, 2022

We live in a digital world in which we engage with significant social, government, retail, business and entertainment services now delivered without any direct human service management. The report provides novel and important insights for businesses, governments, academics and citizens. Governments need to take action.

Personal data 71

Personal data Data breaches Government Authentication 71

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2020

The retail and hospitality industries will continue to have their POS equipment targeted. Weak passwords will continue to be exploited as attackers monetise credentials. This won’t be enough to mitigate the risks on an organisational level, though. Education is also becoming increasingly important when protecting organisations.

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Security IoT Phishing Ransomware 98

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 23 November. According to The Register , the online retail giant emailed affected customers on Tuesday, unapologetically saying: Hello, We’re contacting you to let you know that our website inadvertently disclosed your name and email address due to a technical error.

Data breaches 96

Data breaches Personal data Passwords Encryption 96

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 4, 2019

Section 10 of PIPA requires any government agency, public and private university, publicly or privately held corporation, financial institution or retail operator that handles, collects, disseminates, or otherwise deals with non-public personal information to notify affected Illinois residents following a data breach.

Retail 52

Retail Data breaches Passwords Risk 52

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.

Data breaches 59

Data breaches Ransomware Government Encryption 59

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) may be less vulnerable than traditional data centers, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its own set of risks. Perhaps most importantly, cloud security training should help employees understand the inherent risk of shadow IT. What is cloud security?

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Cloud Security Encryption Risk 132

IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2018

No-one’s travel or loyalty profile was accessed in full, and no passwords were compromised”. It has also issued guidance to help customers protect themselves, including a recommendation to change passwords and watch accounts for suspicious activity. Containing the breach. Win the war against data breaches.

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Data breaches Personal data Passwords GDPR 82

KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You told us you have challenging compliance requirements, not enough time to get audits done, and keeping up with risk assessments and third-party vendor risk is a continuous problem. KCM GRC is a SaaS-based platform that includes Compliance, Risk, Policy and Vendor Risk Management modules. million in 16 months.".

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Security awareness Phishing Risk Insurance 86

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The hotel group has confirmed that no payment card information, passwords or travel history were accessed. While the ongoing risk to your Radisson Rewards account is low, please monitor your account for any suspicious activity. The post Radisson Rewards programme breached appeared first on IT Governance Blog. Email addresses.

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GDPR Phishing Passwords Data breaches 93

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Football world-governing body FIFA has admitted that its systems suffered a sustained phishing hack earlier this year. Phishing attacks are increasingly sophisticated, but there are simple steps that can be taken to mitigate the risks. Remaining vigilant and cognisant of the risks is also essential at all levels of any organisation.

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Phishing Data breaches Risk Encryption 87

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).

Data breaches 67

Data breaches Authentication Passwords Access 67

Collibra

MAY 6, 2020

As companies scale up their digital presence, they will have to move faster than they planned for and the risk is that security is one step behind. A data technology company is going to have different security requirements than a finance company and different requirements than a government contractor.

Cybersecurity 54

Cybersecurity Authentication Retail Cloud 54

IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2018

Only time will tell – and we may not have to wait long – but in the meantime, what is the impact of data breaches in the retail industry, and what needs to be done to mitigate them? The data included contact information, usernames and encrypted passwords. million users was compromised. The PCI DSS.

Retail 66

Retail Data breaches GDPR Compliance 66

eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

It’s gained more momentum in recent weeks with the Department of Defense and the Biden Administration , in reaction to such high-profile attacks as those on SolarWinds , Colonial Pipeline and Kaseya , urging government agencies and private companies to adopt a zero-trust architecture. ” Most Devices Communicate in Plaintext.

IoT 145

IoT Risk Manufacturing Authentication 145

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Staff and students at Swindon College at risk after cyber attack (unknown). Irish government admits ransomware attack occurred last year (unknown). Government of LaPorte County Indiana suffered ransomware attack (unknown). Population of Ecuador at risk after misconfigured database left unprotected online (16,600,000).

Data breaches 22

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Military 22

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.

Passwords 52

Passwords Authentication Access Data breaches 52

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.

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 122

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 22, 2023

Organizations across all industries, from banks and retailers to governments and healthcare providers can leverage CIAM to earn customers' trust and meet their growing desire for convenient, safe digital interactions. Every interaction increases the risk of losing a customer and damaging the company's image.

Customer Experience 71

Customer Experience Authentication Passwords Retail 71

IT Governance

JANUARY 23, 2024

The leaked information allegedly includes customers’ names, dates of birth, email addresses, passwords and phone numbers. Data breached: 10,870,524 lines. Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks: full list This week, we’ve found 130,036,285 records known to be compromised, and 116 organisations suffering a newly disclosed incident.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

IT Governance

MAY 24, 2024

What are the risks to them? Risk assessment and management are critical starting points, as you need to know what you’re working with before you do anything else. The key is to identify your biggest risks, then implement appropriate controls to mitigate them. You need to plan ahead and assess the risks.

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Risk Security Ransomware Phishing 119

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With nothing more than an employee’s face needed to gain access, accounts can be set up and access levels changed relatively easily, without the hassle or insecurity of improperly saved passwords. Still, as the limitations of passwords are well-documented , FRS technology has a number of promising cybersecurity applications.

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Authentication Artificial Intelligence Access Passwords 125

IT Governance

MARCH 5, 2024

Affected information includes users’ names, email addresses, IP addresses and encrypted passwords. TB LDLC Source (New) Retail France Yes 1,500,000 APROA Source (New) Professional services Argentina Yes 1,197,562 Petrus Resources Ltd. The threat actor, KryptonZambie, listed a 5.93

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2024

GB database includes names, email addresses, phone numbers and passwords. Al Mujtama Pharmacy allegedly breached, more than 7 million records affected More than 7 million data records belonging to the Saudi pharmacy Al Mujtama have reportedly been published on an underground forum. Data breached: >7,000,000 records.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Examples of Botnet Malware Attacks.

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Phishing Ransomware Passwords Access 105

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 11, 2019

999.313 (c)(1) & (2)) The rules however also state that “a business shall not provide a consumer with specific pieces of personal information if the disclosure creates a substantial, articulable, and unreasonable risk” to the security of the information, the business systems or the consumers account. 999.313 (c)(4)).

Sales 40

Sales Retail Privacy Access 40

IT Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Students forced to reset passwords after learning platform Naivance hacked (1,343). A DDoS gang is extorting business posing as Russian government hackers (unknown). Victoria government insists patient data is safe after ransomware attack (unknown). Bradford, PA, government has swift response to ransomware attack (8,305).

Data breaches 92

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Retail 92

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. the business or commercial purpose for which it sold or disclosed the category of personal information.

Sales 60

Sales Privacy Passwords Compliance 60

ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Another suggestion was traditional Red Team Blue Team design experience with the Black Mirror brainstorm would create a red team with an adversarial role, challenging the blue product team with mitigating the possible risks. Don't share your phone, don't share your password with your partner. Things are complicated.

Passwords 52

Passwords Access IoT IT 52