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fromSecuritymagazine

Why every business needs a data security strategy

Data breaches expose sensitive information, necessitating robust data security measures to prevent financial loss, reputational damage, and compliance violations.

Information security

Do Companies Invest Enough in Cyber Security?

Information security

HMRC phishing breach wholly avoidable, but hard to stop | Computer Weekly

fromBusiness Matters

2 weeks ago

Information security

Do Companies Invest Enough in Cyber Security?

Information security

HMRC phishing breach wholly avoidable, but hard to stop | Computer Weekly

How passkeys work: Your passwordless journey begins here

Compromised usernames and passwords are a primary cause of significant data breaches.

fromZDNET

3 weeks ago

How passkeys work: The complete guide to your inevitable passwordless future

Passkeys improve security by eliminating the need to share secrets during authentication.

#stalkerware

4 weeks ago

Privacy professionals

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

The stalkerware industry faces significant cybersecurity issues, with multiple breaches leading to massive data exposures.

Stalkerware apps expose sensitive user data, posing severe privacy risks for victims.

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

Stalkerware companies are continuously facing data breaches, revealing sensitive information of millions of victims.

4 weeks ago

Privacy professionals

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

The stalkerware industry faces significant cybersecurity issues, with multiple breaches leading to massive data exposures.

Stalkerware apps expose sensitive user data, posing severe privacy risks for victims.

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

Stalkerware companies are continuously facing data breaches, revealing sensitive information of millions of victims.

more#stalkerware

4 weeks ago

Microsoft and Google fail to protect patient data

Healthcare email security vulnerabilities are severe, with outdated technologies and misplaced responsibilities undermining patient data protection.

Bluetooth leaks enable eavesdropping via headphones

Security vulnerabilities were found in Bluetooth chips by Airoha that enable eavesdropping and device control.

British hacker IntelBroker faces years in a US prison cell | Computer Weekly

The IntelBroker alias has caused millions in damages to victims around the world. This action reflects the FBI's commitment to pursuing cyber criminals around the world.

UK news

fromZDNET

The $177 million AT&T data breach settlement could mean a payout for you - how to qualify

AT&T customers may receive cash from a class action settlement due to data breaches that exposed personal information.

#cybercrime

fromTheregister

France news

Paris police claim arrests of five BreachForums admins

Paris police arrested four men linked to BreachForums, escalating efforts against cybercrime.

Criminal hacker known as ALTDOS, DESORDEN, GHOSTR and 0mid16B arrested

A notorious hacker known for multiple aliases has been arrested after a long-term cybercrime campaign targeting sensitive data for extortion.

fromTheregister

France news

Paris police claim arrests of five BreachForums admins

Criminal hacker known as ALTDOS, DESORDEN, GHOSTR and 0mid16B arrested

A notorious hacker known for multiple aliases has been arrested after a long-term cybercrime campaign targeting sensitive data for extortion.

Privacy professionals

When ransomware listings create confusion as to who the victim was

Infostealers are super spreaders for ransomware attacks

Infostealer malware is a significant contributor to the rise in ransomware attacks, with a projected increase in usage for 2025.

Privacy professionals

When ransomware listings create confusion as to who the victim was

Infostealers are super spreaders for ransomware attacks

Infostealer malware is a significant contributor to the rise in ransomware attacks, with a projected increase in usage for 2025.

Healthcare

HIPAA's Blind Spot: It's Time to Address Client-Side Attacks - MedCity News

fromIT Pro

Healthcare

US healthcare data breaches are out of control - over 400 million patient records have been exposed in the last two years

Business Associate breaches account for the largest percentage of breached patient records

Business associate breaches remain a crucial issue in healthcare data security, with significant implications for record breaches.

Healthcare

Bluesight's 2025 Breach Barometer Report Reveals Surge in Healthcare Data Breaches

More than 300 million patient records were breached in 2024, a 26% increase from 2023, underscoring the growing cybersecurity challenges in healthcare.

fromMedCity News

Healthcare

HIPAA's Blind Spot: It's Time to Address Client-Side Attacks - MedCity News

Healthcare

fromIT Pro

US healthcare data breaches are out of control - over 400 million patient records have been exposed in the last two years

US healthcare data breaches are extensive, with 409 million records exposed in two years.

Business Associate breaches account for the largest percentage of breached patient records

Business associate breaches remain a crucial issue in healthcare data security, with significant implications for record breaches.

Healthcare

Bluesight's 2025 Breach Barometer Report Reveals Surge in Healthcare Data Breaches

More than 300 million patient records were breached in 2024, a 26% increase from 2023, underscoring the growing cybersecurity challenges in healthcare.

more#healthcare

Artificial intelligence

fromSecuritymagazine

AI Emerges as the Top Concern for Security Leaders

AI and its implications have overtaken ransomware and malware as the primary concern for security leaders.

What are the best practices for securing AWS tech stacks? | Computer Weekly

AWS is vital for businesses but can pose major risks if mismanaged.

Improper configurations can lead to security breaches and hefty fines.

fromTheregister

Snowflake CISO talks lessons learned from breaches, improv

It was an unfortunate situation that our customers went through, and we've really pivoted from a shared-security model to more of a shared-destiny model with our customers.

Information security

fromZDNET

Your password manager is under attack, and this new threat makes it worse: How to defend yourself

The tech industry's shift towards passkeys may increase reliance on password managers, posing a risk due to constant cyberattacks against these systems.

fromHackernoon

2 years ago

SpyCloud Analysis Reveals 94% of Fortune 50 Companies Have Employee Data Exposed In Phishing Attacks | HackerNoon

Phishing attacks are increasingly sophisticated and target valuable identity data, necessitating enhanced organizational defenses and training.

fromThe Hacker News

Third Parties and Machine Credentials: The Silent Drivers Behind 2025's Worst Breaches

Third-party exposure and machine credential abuse significantly contributed to data breaches, necessitating comprehensive identity governance for both human and machine identities.

fromNextgov.com

Democrats worry DOGE may have violated privacy, cybersecurity law in taking NLRB data

Congress is investigating allegations of data breaches involving the NLRB and DOGE, based on whistleblower reports.

fromThe Hacker News

Why NHIs Are Security's Most Dangerous Blind Spot

Non-Human Identities (NHIs) present a significant and neglected threat in cybersecurity beyond traditional user credentials.

HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation with Guam Memorial Hospital Authority

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority settled with HHS OCR over HIPAA violations after data breaches from ransomware and hacking.

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Where Were You When the World Shut Down? I Was on BreachForums. | HackerNoon

BreachForums, a significant dark web forum, was unexpectedly shut down, impacting users reliant on its marketplace for hacked data.

South Africa Introduces Mandatory e-Portal Reporting for Data Breaches

On April 7, 2025, South Africa's Information Regulator announced a new requirement for organizations to report data breaches via an online eServices Portal.

Privacy professionals

A Brief Reminder About the Florida Information Protection Act

Data breaches pose significant risks for businesses in Florida, with class action lawsuits more likely to follow breaches.

The Florida Information Protection Act mandates reasonable data protection measures for certain entities.

fromSecuritymagazine

CTOs fall victim to breaches more often than other c-suite roles

Nearly 100% of U.S. C-Level executives have experienced data breaches, with significant personal data exposure, especially among healthcare leaders.

fromThe Hacker News

Identity: The New Cybersecurity Battleground

Identity vulnerabilities are the primary attack vector for cyber threats, necessitating modernized security strategies.

The biggest data breaches of 2025 - so far | TechCrunch

2025 is poised to exceed previous years in data breaches, with significant incidents already reported affecting millions.

CISOs spending more on insider risk | Computer Weekly

CISOs are increasing budget allocations for insider risk management, indicating a significant industry response to escalating threats.

Privilege Under Pressure: The Shifting Data Breach Investigation Landscape

Federal courts are reducing protections for forensic reports in data breaches.

Communications with forensic firms may not be protected by privilege.

Careful communication strategies are essential in breach investigations.

EU data protection

Hundreds of Dutch medical records bought for pocket change at flea market

A man discovered sensitive medical records on discarded hard drives bought at a flea market in the Netherlands.