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Pentagon’s Warning on DNA Testing is Applicable to all Consumers

ARMA International

On December 23, Yahoo News [1] reported on a Department of Defense memo [2] warning military personnel that using direct-to-consumer (DTC) DNA testing could pose “personal and operational risks.” Notably, in its opening paragraph, the missive cites “unintended security consequences and increased risk to the joint force and mission.”.

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Connecticut Tightens its Data Breach Notification Laws

Data Protection Report

The amendment: Expands the definition of “personal information”; Shortens the notification deadline after discovery of a breach from 90 to 60 days; Removes the requirement to consult with law enforcement as part of a risk assessment; Deems compliant any person subject to and in compliance with HIPAA and HITECH; and.

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MY TAKE: Massive Marriott breach continues seemingly endless run of successful hacks

The Last Watchdog

I have a Yahoo email account, I’ve shopped at Home Depot and Target , my father was in the military and had a security clearance, which included a dossier on his family, archived at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management , I’ve had insurance coverage from Premera Blue Cross and I’ve stayed at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

More and more, directors are viewing cyber-risk under the broader umbrella of corporate strategy and searching for ways to help mitigate that risk. Despite the plethora of cyber-risk guidance that has surfaced in recent years, however, there is no “silver bullet” for cyber incident response and prevention.

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Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services

eSecurity Planet

Ransomware prevention and lessons learned: Once data is recovered and systems are running, Touchstone puts in place a cybersecurity program to reduce the risk that you become a ransomware victim again. Digital forensics for insurance, medical, legal, and Fortune 500 companies. Incident report for law enforcement and insurance.

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List of Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in August 2023 – 79,729,271 Records Breached

IT Governance

– JDSupra (unknown) VNS Health Confirms Data Breach at TMG Health Resulted in Data of 103,775 Consumers Being Leaked | Console and Associates, P.C. – JDSupra (unknown) Hillsborough County Confirms MOVEit Data Breach Leaks Information of 70k+ | Console and Associates, P.C.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #13 [Eye Opener] How to Outsmart Sneaky AI-Based Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

Not until an employee sends a reply, runs an attachment, or fills in a form is sensitive information at risk. Grimes, KnowBe4's Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, covers techniques you can implement now to minimize cybersecurity risk due to phishing and social engineering attacks. He doesn't just cover one angle.

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