Email Alerts
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For data minders, 2007 was a year of living dangerously
As the number of compromised records pushed past 217 million, experts spoke less about preventing a data breach and more about responding properly after discovering one. Article | 26 Dec 2007
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Banks agree to settle lawsuits against TJX
Several banking associations have agreed to settle lawsuits connected to the TJX data breach. Specific details of the deal are being kept under wraps. Article | 19 Dec 2007
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TJX data breach costs could be settled in court appeal
It remains unclear how banks will recoup all the costs associated with reissuing millions of credit cards as a result of the TJX breach. Article | 13 Dec 2007
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Sophisticated spam, employee errors continue unabated
Spam volume continues to climb and grow more dangerous, tricking employees into opening malware laden messages. Article | 06 Dec 2007
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TJX offers $40.9 million breach settlement
Banks have until Dec. 19 to decide whether to accept TJX's $40.9 million settlement offer to cover costs connected to the retailer's massive data breach. Article | 03 Dec 2007
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With data breach costs soaring, companies should review data sharing policies
Companies are sharing intellectual property in increasing numbers, but many organizations fail to monitor and enforce their policies, according to a recent survey. Article | 29 Nov 2007
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Data breach costs soar
A Ponemon Institute study indicates the costs associated with data breaches have soared and will continue to skyrocket unless companies do more to prevent them in the first place. Article | 29 Nov 2007
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Experts: Privacy and security officers living in silos
To better deal with the data breach threat, industry experts say security and privacy officers must work as a team. Article | 20 Nov 2007
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Convio acknowledges security breach
Attackers targeted the Convio platform nonprofits use to send email to volunteers, donors, members and other constituents, the company admits. Article | 12 Nov 2007
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PCI DSS Council adding new standard for payment applications
The Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) is based on Visa's Payment Application Best Practices. It's designed to bolster security during application development. Article | 08 Nov 2007
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