IT Governance

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Australian health insurance giant fell victim to ransomware in October, as a result of which the personal data of 9.7 Health data, by contrast, enables attackers to operate under the radar, typically to commit health insurance fraud. By doing this, you mitigate the risk of password compromise.

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Ransomware IT Security Data breaches 89

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2020

Cyber insurance has in some regions encouraged victims to pay as it is cheaper than remediation in some cases. Weak passwords will continue to be exploited as attackers monetise credentials. Education is also becoming increasingly important when protecting organisations. Ransomware will continue to increase.

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Security IoT Phishing Ransomware 97

IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2022

First, Russia targeted banks and government departments, then Ukraine hit back, attacking the Moscow stock exchange. If you find yourself facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. million records breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

Data breaches 133

Data breaches Ransomware Government Blockchain 133

KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

This data makes it clear that security awareness training designed to educate users on the need to be continually vigilant, regardless of the device, is critical to an organization remaining protected against attacks. Per the Ecuadorian government, these attacks were fueled by attempts to intimidate the media.

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Phishing Security awareness Insurance Cybersecurity 97

IT Governance

JUNE 7, 2024

Of course, the UK government advises against paying ransoms, but doesn’t legally enforce this, unlike some other countries. Measures like: Passwords and MFA [multifactor authentication]; Anti-malware software; Regular patching; and Firewalls. insurance providers) assurance the incident is being dealt with quickly and efficiently.

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Ransomware Encryption Data breaches Access 91

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 20 – 26 November 2023 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. Among those affected was SAP SE. The researchers discovered credentials that provided access to 95,592,696 artifacts, as well as download permissions and some deploy operations.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Energy and Utilities Data breaches 52

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

It means physically securing servers and user devices, managing and controlling access, application security and patching, maintaining thoroughly tested, usable data backups and educating employees. Require strong passwords. Strong passwords are your company’s first defense in protecting data and customer information.

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Security Data breaches Data Privacy Compliance 40

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. See the Top Rootkit Scanners.

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Ransomware Cybersecurity Phishing Encryption 145

KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

"The services of the website allowed those who sign up and pay for the service to anonymously make spoofed calls, send recorded messages, and intercept one-time passwords," Europol says. Budget Ammo] Cyber Insurers Turn Attention to Catastrophic Hacks. The investigations showed that the website has earned over EUR 3.7 Save My Spot!

Security awareness 99

Security awareness Phishing Risk Insurance 99

IT Governance

MAY 2, 2023

Additionally, billing information, insurance numbers and other financial details were stolen in the attack. More worryingly, the same database contained usernames, email addresses and encrypted passwords. Million Records Breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Access 98

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses. MCNA Insurance MCNA Insurance, also known as MCNA Dental, was caught up in a cyber hacking incident last week, in which 112 covered entities were affected.

Data breaches 113

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 113

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information.

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Encryption IT Passwords IoT 110

Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

education information. Publicly available” is narrowly defined in AB 375 to mean essentially only records of federal, state or local government that is used in a manner compatible with the purpose for which the records are maintained. Specific categories defined as personal information include. biometric information. geolocation data.

GDPR 79

GDPR Privacy Sales Data breaches 79

Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

education information. Publicly available” is narrowly defined in AB 375 to mean essentially only records of federal, state or local government that is used in a manner compatible with the purpose for which the records are maintained. Specific categories defined as personal information include. biometric information. geolocation data.

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GDPR Privacy Sales Data breaches 60

IT Governance

MARCH 5, 2024

Affected information includes users’ names, email addresses, IP addresses and encrypted passwords. TB Turtlemint Source (New) Insurance India Yes 1,800,000 Chunghwa Telecom Source (New) Telecoms Taiwan Yes 1.7 The threat actor, KryptonZambie, listed a 5.93

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

KnowBe4

MAY 16, 2023

The Snake peer-to-peer botnet had infected computers of some NATO member governments. Learn about the real risks of weak passwords, why password management is key to building a strong security culture, and our best advice on how to protect your users and your organization. Grimes , Data-Driven Defense Evangelist.

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Phishing Insurance Passwords Ransomware 94

IT Governance

JANUARY 23, 2024

The leaked information allegedly includes customers’ names, dates of birth, email addresses, passwords and phone numbers. Data breached: 10,870,524 lines. Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks: full list This week, we’ve found 130,036,285 records known to be compromised, and 116 organisations suffering a newly disclosed incident.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Security 52

IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

According to a listing on a popular hacking forum, the database includes customers’ names, email addresses, hashed passwords, and more. Source (New) Finance USA Yes 3,494 Woodruff Sawyer Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 3,087 Blackburn College Source (New) Education USA Yes 3,039 CAIRE Inc. The claim is yet to be verified.

Data Privacy 66

Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 66

IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2024

GB database includes names, email addresses, phone numbers and passwords. GB Rebekah Children’s Services Source (New) Non-profit USA Yes 2,805 Butte School District Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Education USA Yes 2,658 Dignity Health Nevada St. Data breached: >7,000,000 records. Vauxhall Motors database with 5.5

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

Data Protection Report

MARCH 7, 2024

The proposed definition of “listed identifier” is Full or truncated government identification or account number (such as a Social Security Number, driver’s license or state identification number, passport number, or Alien Registration Number) [Note that this definition apparently includes truncated Social Security Numbers.]

Access 59

Access Military Compliance Personal data 59

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

The SolarWinds attack affected a number of government agencies, while the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack nearly shut down the U.S. There also were a range of top executives from other fields, including finance (JPMorgan Chase, TIAA and US Bancorp), insurance, education, and critical infrastructure water and energy.

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Cybersecurity Education Authentication Security awareness 117

IT Governance

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The education sector accounted for 20 of the 102 publicly disclosed incidents listed this month – with the majority being ransomware. The post List of data breaches and cyber attacks in September 2020 – 267 million records breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. In other news….

Data breaches 140

Data breaches Ransomware Government IoT 140

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Increasingly, thought leaders, professional organizations, and government agencies are beginning to provide answers. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure. Creating an Enterprise-Wide Governance Structure. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy. Principle 5.

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Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

These controls include: Active Directory (AD): Manages users, groups, and passwords as a fundamental access control for an organization and the basis for most other security tools. Cybersecurity training : Educates employees regarding basic best practices to recognize attacks, avoid scams, and protect against breaches or data loss.

Security 114

Security Cloud Cybersecurity Risk 114

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 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. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

Cybersecurity 111

Cybersecurity Ransomware Passwords Cloud 111

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

IT Governance found 73 publicly disclosed security incidents in August 2023, accounting for 79,729,271 breached records. You can find the full list below, divided into four categories: cyber attacks, ransomware, data breaches, and malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents.

Data breaches 92

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Privacy 92

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

million) India’s public education app exposed millions of students’ data (1.6 Million Records Breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. million) India’s public education app exposed millions of students’ data (1.6 Million Records Breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Government 128