IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

Welcome to our new-look list of data breaches and cyber attacks. So, each month, we’ll update this page with the latest figures and links, so be sure to bookmark it to keep an eye out for the latest data breach news. His research also revealed that the stolen data contains 305 lines of data, including 74.4

Data breaches 118

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 118

Krebs on Security

MARCH 26, 2020

Cybersecurity experts say the raid included the charging of a major carding kingpin thought to be tied to dozens of carding shops and to some of the bigger data breaches targeting western retailers over the past decade. law enforcement source who asked to remain anonymous because he was not authorized to speak to the media.

Retail 290

Retail Insurance Cybersecurity Data breaches 290

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

A data breach suffered by Luxottica has exposed the personal and health information of patients of LensCrafters, Target Optical, and EyeMed. The exposed financial data includes budgets, marketing forecast analysis, and other sensitive data. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breach). Luxottica Group S.p.A.

Data breaches 87

Data breaches Insurance Retail Ransomware 87

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Data breaches. confirms security incident (unknown) Friedrich Air Conditioning, LLC announces security breach (unknown) Gibson Overseas, Inc. announces security breach (unknown) The Country Club at Woodfield, Inc. announces security breach (unknown) The Country Club at Woodfield, Inc. Data breaches.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Energy and Utilities Government 115

Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4 Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Artificial Intelligence 125

Artificial Intelligence Security Data breaches Ransomware 125

Schneier on Security

APRIL 12, 2018

Good article about how difficult it is to insure an organization against Internet attacks, and how expensive the insurance is. Companies like retailers, banks, and healthcare providers began seeking out cyberinsurance in the early 2000s, when states first passed data breach notification laws.

Insurance 54

Insurance Cybersecurity Data breaches Retail 54

IT Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Data Breach Dashboard For a quick, one-page overview of this month’s findings, please use our Data Breach Dashboard: Note: From this month, zero-day vulnerabilities are excluded from the ‘unpatched or misconfigured’ category. This blog provides analysis of the data we’ve collected.

Data breaches 102

Data breaches Ransomware Access Security 102

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Yet, considering how much marketing (think consumer/customer data) and human resources (think employee personal/financial data) are impacted by your average data breach, it’s somewhat remarkable that more companies don’t list their chief security personnel among their top ranks. Source: Accenture.

Security 251

Security Marketing Cybersecurity Data breaches 251

IT Governance

APRIL 23, 2019

The Supreme Court has given Morrisons permission to appeal a ruling that found the supermarket liable for a data breach caused by a malicious insider. The information comprised names, addresses, gender, dates of birth, phone numbers, National Insurance numbers, bank details and salaries.

Data breaches 68

Data breaches Insurance GDPR Compliance 68

Krebs on Security

APRIL 16, 2024

The answer may no longer be a mystery: KrebsOnSecurity found compelling clues suggesting the intrusion was carried out by the same Russian hacking crew that stole of millions of payment card records from big box retailers like Home Depot and Target in the years that followed.

Sales 270

Sales Retail Insurance IT 270

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

for stealing data on nearly 10 million customers of the Australian health insurance giant Medibank. A week after breaking the story about the 2013 data breach at Target, KrebsOnSecurity published Who’s Selling Cards from Target? “I’m also godfather of his second son.” Image: U.S.

Retail 234

Retail Ransomware Marketing Healthcare 234

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Elsewhere, we assess data breaches at a cancer research facility and the US retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. However, as Databreaches.net indicates, this is risky advice, because the attackers might yet use compromised medical insurance information to conduct identity theft. Bed Bath & Beyond investigates data breach.

Phishing 114

Phishing Retail Data breaches Insurance 114

erwin

APRIL 11, 2019

In fact, organizations should expect increasing pressure on lawmakers to introduce new data protection regulations. A number of high-profile data breaches and scandals have increased public awareness of the issue. For example, many retailers have robust, data-driven e-commerce operations that are international.

GDPR 100

GDPR Compliance e-Discovery Metadata 100

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2020

The images include scans of government-issued IDs, retail club membership and loyalty cards, NRA membership cards, gift cards, credit cards with all details exposed (including CVV), medical insurance cards, medical marijuana ID cards, and more. ” continues the report.

Retail 138

Retail Encryption Insurance Passwords 138

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting sensitive health information, particularly electronic health records (EHRs). HIPAA also requires organizations to conduct regular risk assessments and report data breaches.

Cybersecurity 114

Cybersecurity Computer and Electronics Compliance Privacy 114

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Harnessing industry insights from previously disclosed breaches, insurance claims data, and incidents that have not been publicly disclosed, Kovrr’s models assess the likely frequency and severity of cyber breaches experienced by the included companies.

Retail 100

Retail Risk Data breaches Mining 100

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Late last year, Atrium Health disclosed it lost sensitive data for some 2.65 According to a recent Ponemon Institute study , some 59% of companies experienced a third-party data breach in 2018, yet only 16% believe they are effectively mitigating third-party risk.

Risk 147

Risk Financial Services Insurance Cybersecurity 147

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

that losses resulting from the theft of customers’ banking information from a retailer’s computer system are covered under a commercial crime policy’s computer fraud endorsement. In February 2005, a computer hacker gained access to the main computer system of shoe retailer DSW Shoe Warehouse, Inc. (“DSW”) Retail Ventures, Inc.,

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Insurance Retail Communications 40

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Big Yellow and Avira weren’t the only established brands cashing in on crypto hype as a way to appeal to a broader audience: The venerable electronics retailer RadioShack wasted no time in announcing plans to launch a cryptocurrency exchange. The data is published after Medibank reportedly declines to pay a US$10 million ransom demand.

Passwords 270

Passwords Ransomware Computer and Electronics Access 270

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It’s worth noting that there’s no reason a legitimate retailer would need that last one — the skeleton key to your identity — to process a purchase.). Shop at reputable and recognizable retailers. If you’re shopping at a retailer that is new to you, research the company’s standing on the Better Business Bureau website.

Retail 97

Retail e-Delivery Passwords Phishing 97

IT Governance

JULY 5, 2022

Last month, the world’s largest NFT (non-fungible token) marketplace, OpenSea, disclosed a data breach in which users’ email addresses were compromised. It added: “We are working with local law enforcement, GEMA, GBI, and insurance officials to recover the funds. NFT marketplace warns users of phishing scams. of incidents.

Phishing 115

Phishing e-Delivery Retail Insurance 115

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

On September 15, 2016, the New Jersey Senate unanimously approved a bill that seeks to limit retailers’ ability to collect and use personal data contained on consumers’ driver and non-driver identification cards. The bill, known as the Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act , must now be approved by the New Jersey Assembly.

Privacy 45

Privacy Retail Personal data Insurance 45

The Security Ledger

APRIL 27, 2021

In this episode of the podcast (#212), Brandon Hoffman, the CISO of Intel 471 joins us to discuss that company’s latest report that looks at China’s diversified marketplace for stolen data and stolen identities. Data leaks, data breaches and data dumps are so common these days that they don’t even attract that much attention.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Big data Retail Insurance 52

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

Cybersecurity 103

Cybersecurity Ransomware Passwords Cloud 103

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

This week, we discuss a security flaw affecting 1Password, Dashlane, KeePass and LastPass; the prevalence of historic vulnerabilities in corporate IT systems; the increase in formjacking attacks; and Wendy’s $50 million data breach settlement. million of this amount, the rest being covered by insurance.

Passwords 62

Passwords Data breaches Retail Government 62

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. We’ve also included more details on the top 3 biggest breaches of the week. Breached records: about 9 million. Only 3 definitely haven’t had data breached.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Energy and Utilities Data breaches 52

Adam Levin

JULY 8, 2020

What would happen if you typed in “Amazon,” the corresponding domain popped up, and you clicked, but instead of finding the world’s largest online retailer, you landed on a 1980s WarGames-themed page with a laughing skull? A prospective client or customer types your company name and their browser does the rest.

Retail 52

Retail Authentication Insurance Data breaches 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

They all must have unique identifiers and the ability to collect and transfer data over networks to enable monitoring, surveillance, and execution of decisions based on the collected data with little or no human intervention. But making the IoT work requires trust in the devices and the data they collect.

IoT 72

IoT Encryption Agriculture Data collection 72

Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 1, 2020

On November 26, 2020, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) announced that it imposed a fine of €2.25 million on Carrefour France and a fine of €800,000 on Carrefour Banque for various violations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act governing the use of cookies.

GDPR 91

GDPR Personal data Data collection Marketing 91

Reltio

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Providing customers a way to make data-related requests. Deploying processes for required data access, change and deletion. Implementing a mechanism in place for timely reporting of a data breach. At the same time, they must have the power to trace and maintain data lineage across all attributes.

Data Privacy 74

Data Privacy Privacy GDPR Compliance 74

Armstrong Archives

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Secure document disposal , as part of this comprehensive policy, protects against data breaches and maintains confidentiality, which is vital in today’s digital landscape. Insurance Documents: These include policies, accident and safety reports, settlement claims, and group disability claims.

Compliance 52

Compliance Archiving Digital transformation Records Management 52

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 4, 2024

The popularity of private cloud is growing, primarily driven by the need for greater data security. Across industries like education, retail and government, organizations are choosing private cloud settings to conduct business use cases involving workloads with sensitive information and to comply with data privacy and compliance needs.

Cloud 91

Cloud Digital transformation Access Compliance 91

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

LogicManager’s GRC solution has specific use cases across financial services, education, government, healthcare, retail, and technology industries, among others. Like other competitive GRC solutions, it speeds the process of aggregating and mining data, building reports, and managing files. Insurance & claims management.

Compliance 68

Compliance Risk Government Retail 68

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Among these businesses, human error was cited as the leading cause of cloud-based data breaches at 41% (10 points higher than the global number). The Next Steps Financial services firms operate with complex, distributed architectures, serving a range of users from executives and headquarters staff to retail branches and customers.

Financial Services 62

Financial Services Cloud Compliance Authentication 62

IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The 2014 breach saw Andrew Skelton, a disgruntled senior internal auditor, upload the details of 99,998 staff to data sharing websites. The data included bank account details, salary information, dates of birth, National Insurance numbers, addresses and phone numbers. The first data leak class action in the UK.

Personal data 45

Personal data Data breaches Risk Insurance 45

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

LogicManager’s GRC solution has specific use cases across financial services, education, government, healthcare, retail, and technology industries, among others. Like other competitive GRC solutions, it speeds the process of aggregating and mining data, building reports, and managing files. Insurance & claims management.

Compliance 58

Compliance Risk Government Retail 58

ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Chris Gray of Deep Watch talks about the view from the inside of a virtual SOC, the ability to see threats against a large number of SMB organizations, and the changes to cyber insurance we’re seeing as a result. VAMOSI: Cybersecurity insurance. cyber insurance as a whole was changing heavily. And why is that?

Insurance 40

Insurance Privacy Ransomware GDPR 40