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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in July 2020 ­– 77 million records breached

IT Governance

After mammoth amounts of personal data were leaked in May and June, we’ve seen a reversion to the mean this month. Bitcoin scam leaks personal data of users from across the globe (248,926). Canadian insurer Heartland Farm Mutual says an employee’s email account breached (unknown). In other news….

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List of Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in October 2022 – 9.9 Million Records Breached

IT Governance

By contrast, comparatively little personal data was breached, with our figures confirming that at least 9,990,855 records were compromised. We identified 102 security incidents throughout the month, which is the second largest figure so far this year – trailing only August (112). Cyber attacks.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 5 – 11 February 2024

IT Governance

Compromised data includes policyholders’ and their families’ civil status, dates of birth and social security numbers, as well as the name of their health insurer and information relating to their contracts. Data breached: >33,000,000 people’s data. Compromised information varies from person to person.

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Biden Cybersecurity Strategy: Big Ambitions, Big Obstacles

eSecurity Planet

These efforts may integrate diplomatic, information, military (both kinetic and cyber), financial, intelligence, and law enforcement capabilities.” This legislation should also set national requirements to secure personal data consistent with standards and guidelines developed by NIST.

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China: Navigating China episode 18: Increased scrutiny over connected car and automobile industry data from Chinese regulators, including push towards data localisation

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

China is a leading marketing for connected and autonomous vehicles, and use and analytics of connected vehicle data has been encouraged by Chinese Government support of big data and AI technology. deletion of sensitive personal information within two weeks when requested by the driver, etc. consent is specific to each journey.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in August 2020 – 36.6 million records breached

IT Governance

Toronto residents’ CERB payments on hold after fraudulent employment insurance claims (700) Kentucky’s unemployment system suffers another breach (unknown) Defence supplier PULAU Corporation says it has been hacked (unknown) American Payroll Association notifying those affected by cyber attack (unknown). Cyber attacks. Hitachi Chemical Co.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in June 2021 – 9.8 million records breached

IT Governance

million drivers’ details (3.3