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.
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Data security breaches News
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November 30, 2018
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Marriott discloses Starwood data breach affecting 500 million guests
Marriott International admitted to a Starwood data breach that began in 2014 and affects about 500 million customers. Experts are unsure about the GDPR implications.
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November 30, 2018
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Ponemon study shows data valuation discrepancies in enterprises
A new study from the Ponemon Institute shows enterprises are underestimating the value of their data, including critical and confidential information assets.
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November 29, 2018
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Breaking down Dell's "potential cybersecurity incident" announcement
Dell provided some information about a "potential cybersecurity incident" earlier this month, but it's unclear how the company and customers should be reacting.
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November 27, 2018
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USPS website flaw exposed data for one year
The U.S. Postal Service inadvertently exposed the data of 60 million users and has only just fixed the underlying website flaw, despite being notified of the issue one year ago.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Manage Data security breaches
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Quantum supremacy and the path to encryption chaos
Widespread use of quantum computing isn't as far into the future as some might think. When it arrives, this powerful computing technology could turn IT security upside down. 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
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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
Problem Solve Data security breaches Issues
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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
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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
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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