Data security breaches

Get the latest information on enterprise security data breaches. Learn about data breach laws and regulations, best practices for data breach notification and response plans, the risks of exposed corporate data and personally identifiable information.

October 19, 2018 19 Oct'18
Facebook hack the work of spammers, not foreign adversary

News roundup: The Facebook hack was the work of spammers, according to The Wall Street Journal. Plus, 35 million voter records are for sale on the dark web, and more.
October 02, 2018 02 Oct'18
Facebook GDPR fate uncertain following data breach

Facebook's GDPR consequences are still up in the air following a data breach, as Irish regulators are waiting on more information before determining if the social network will face a fine.
September 21, 2018 21 Sep'18
State Department data breach exposes employee info

A State Department data breach involving the agency's unclassified email system may have been due to a lack of multi-factor authentication, according to one expert.
September 20, 2018 20 Sep'18
GovPayNow leak exposes 14 million records dating back six years

Experts question the security audit and government agency vetting that took place before the GovPayNow leak, which affected 14 million customer records dating back six years.

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data breach

A data breach is a confirmed incident in which sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected data has been accessed and/or disclosed in an unauthorized fashion. Continue Reading
Cyberthreats, cyber vulnerabilities, and how to fight back

The key to countering cyberthreats today is to first understand your biggest vulnerabilities and then research the most effective countermeasures available to minimize them. Continue Reading
zero-day (computer)

A zero-day vulnerability, also known as a computer zero day, is a flaw in software, hardware or firmware that is unknown to the party or parties responsible for patching or otherwise fixing the flaw. Continue Reading

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How to scale security: An inside look at how Facebook does it

Facebook director of security Aanchal Gupta sounds off on how the social media giant uses automation to scale security and highlights its best practices and key focus areas. Continue Reading
Facebook user data: How do malicious apps steal user data?

Malicious apps collected Facebook user data through Facebook APIs. Expert Michael Cobb explains how social networking platforms can monitor third-party apps' access to data. Continue Reading
Cybercrime and Business: Strategies for Global Corporate Security

In this excerpt from chapter three of Cybercrime and Business, author Sanford L. Moskowitz discusses the effects cybercrime can have on small- and medium-sized businesses. Continue Reading

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How was Google Firebase security bypassed?

Google Firebase's inadequate back-end development led to data leaks and vulnerabilities, including HospitalGown. Learn more about this security flaw from expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
How do SDKs for ad networks cause data leaks?

SDKs made user data susceptible to security vulnerabilities in mobile apps. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this security vulnerability put user data at risk. Continue Reading
Powerhammering: Can a power cable be used in air-gapped attacks?

Air-gapped computers subject to PowerHammer attack: Proof-of-concept attack enables data exfiltration through control of current flow over power cables. Continue Reading

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Find network security vulnerabilities by assessing risk

IT staff needs to regularly review network security vulnerabilities and security gaps to battle rising cybersecurity breaches and keep costs under control through risk assessments. Continue Reading
How can a ransomware incident response plan be updated?

With an increase in ransomware attacks involving cities, the need to update incident response plans has become clear. Learn what organizations should do if infected with ransomware. Continue Reading
What backup security measures protect against data breaches?

Backup security varies across different storage media. What works for tape-based backup may not work for disk backups, so plan your data protection strategy accordingly. Continue Reading