Companies Increasingly Complacent Around Data Breach Preparedness
Ponemon Institute's annual data breach readiness survey suggests the increased adoption of security technologies but the continuation of problems, like spear phishing attacks.
Facebook's $550M Biometric Settlement Is a Data Privacy Law Landmark
The settlement, one of the highest in US history, is a testament to robust privacy legislation.
The Biggest Incidents in Cybersecurity (in the Past 10 Years) (Infographic)
Looking back at the last 10 years, what are the biggest and most notable incidents in cybersecurity history? We created an infographic that reflects on the decade and can educate users on how to prevent the next major incident.
46 Million Person Airline Breach Caused by Ex-Contractors
It appears this summer's 46-million-person breach at a Southeast Asian airline carrier wasn’t caused by a misconfigured bucket but by two ex-staffers at a contracting firm.
Mastercard Alerts German, Belgian DPAs Following Breach
A breach at the popular payment card vendor last week mostly involved data of Germans belonging to a loyalty program.
New York Updates Data Breach Notification Law
The law, which updates data breach notification requirements in the state, was one of two forms of legislation signed last week to better protect New York residents against security breaches.
What's the Cost of a Data Breach in 2019?
The answer ultimately depends on the country and industry but in general, can span anywhere from $1.25 million to $8.19 million.
Cyberespionage, Social Engineering, Misconfiguration Errors Culprits in Verizon's 2019 Data Breach Report
The latest edition of the report analyzed over 40,000 security incidents to identify trends and changes by threat actors.
State Agencies, Department of Human Services Offices, Being Hit Hard by Phishing Scams
State executive agencies, namely Department of Human Services offices, have increasingly found themselves the victims of successful phishing scams.
Effectiveness of Identity Theft Services Limited
A congressional watchdog is reiterating its findings that identity theft services are rarely efficient at mitigating data breach risks.
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