IT Governance

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Among other news: B&Q breached the personal data of 70,000 people who had been caught stealing products from its stores. Video-sharing app TikTok agreed to a record $5.7 million) fine with the US Federal Trade Commission after it was accused of illegally collecting minors’ personal data. million (£4.2

Data breaches 69

Data breaches GDPR Passwords Personal data 69

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2020

Hacker sold personal info of Unacadamy students online (11 million). Entertainment law firm GSM&S hacked, exposing celebrities’ personal info (unknown). US Marshals Service says personal data of current and former prisoners was stolen (387,000). Malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents.

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Ransomware Computer and Electronics e-Delivery 145

The Texas Record

MAY 7, 2018

Unsavory parties are stealing data, then turning around and attempting to blackmail companies and wealthy individuals into paying. Examples include Sony’s breach in 2014, which was financially (and potentially politically) motivated, with hackers threatening to release company secrets if Sony didn’t pay a ransom. [5] 2018, April 11).

Ransomware 45

Ransomware Encryption Government Systems administration 45