IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This week, we’re taking a slightly different approach with the ‘publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks’ category, presenting the most interesting data points in a table format. The ‘enforcement’ and ‘other news’ categories remain unchanged. This should make it easier for you to quickly find the information you want.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Energy and Utilities Data breaches 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Experts recommend that organizations look for an IAM solution that allows them to define and enforce access policies based on least privilege. 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.

Cloud 129

Cloud Security Encryption Risk 129

IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2018

What steps will the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) take to ensure organisations comply with the recently enforced GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)? The data included contact information, usernames and encrypted passwords. Data breaches. It seems like there is another one being reported in the news every week.

Retail 66

Retail Data breaches GDPR Compliance 66

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2022

So had their passwords and account PIN and secret questions. Both had used password managers to pick and store complex, unique passwords for their accounts. To be clear, Experian does have a business unit that sells one-time password services to businesses.

Security 280

Security Computer and Electronics Passwords Privacy 280

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

If needed, company personnel or law enforcement can use the backdoor to access the system when needed. Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords.

Phishing 104

Phishing Ransomware Passwords Access 104

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies. Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity.

Security 107

Security Cloud Encryption Access 107

eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

Sixty-five percent of the 553 IoT devices fell into the categories of set-top boxes (29 percent), smart TVs (20 percent) and smartwatches (15 percent), with the home entertainment and automation segment having the greatest variety of devices, the company found. That activity came from myriad devices, according to the reports.

IoT 145

IoT Risk Manufacturing Authentication 145