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Attackers cash in on fundamental data handling mistakes, Verizon finds
Large data breaches are the result of sophisticated, targeted external attacks that exploit basic errors, according to the latest data breach investigation report from Verizon. Article
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Courts turn aside data breach suits
Class action suits based on data breaches have failed without exception. But, companies still face heavy sanctions and have settled in most cases rather than risk losing in court. Video
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Mass., Nev. data protection laws wrong, ineffective
Government should consider extending existing frameworks for fraud, trespassing and trafficking across state and national borders, not legislating technology, explains Eric Ogren. Column
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Cybersecurity hearing highlights inadequacy of PCI DSS
Lawmakers call the PCI standard lacking and seek significant improvements to the payment processing infrastructure to enhance security. Article
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Data security best practices for PCI DSS compliance
The glut of recent data breaches, such as the one at Heartland Payment Systems Inc., leaves some security pros wondering if PCI DSS is doing its job. Is it worth all the effort to become PCI compliant if breaches still seem inevitable? In this expert... Tip
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Security incident response 101
Even the best procedures fail to overcome the stresses in the initial throes of an incident. Security consultant Lenny Zeltser explains how to run a well coordinated response. Video
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Firms muddle security breach response, expert says
Security incident handlers are at the core of the coordination problems during security incidents, says security expert and consultant Lenny Zeltser. Article
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Diebold ATMs in Russia targeted with malware
Company issued a security update after criminals attacked its Windows-based ATMs in Russia and installed malware. News
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Visa removes Heartland, RBS from PCI list
Breaches prompt Visa to remove payment processors from its list of PCI-compliant service providers News
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Mass. officials explain new data protection regulations
In this podcast, Gerry Young and David Murray of the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, discuss the details of the new data protection rules. News
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