Data breach stories - Page 31
Cisco to drop $2.35b to acquire access security provider
Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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Cisco has announced the intent to acquire Duo Security in order to expand its users' ability to manage secure connections to devices.
User passwords and email addresses compromised in Reddit breach
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Its primary access points for code and infrastructure had required two-factor authentication via SMS, and the main attack intercepted the text.
The race to keep ahead of healthcare cyber threats
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Healthcare cyber-attacks soar; 50% of firms hit, latest ServiceNow report reveals urgent need for security upgrades.
Level One Robotics breach leaves 157GB of unsecured automotive data exposed
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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More than 100 manufacturing companies including Tesla, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Ford have been caught up in a data breach.
Six tips for improving data security in the healthcare sector
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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The stakes are high, given the fact that healthcare records contain a wealth of data, of the kind that can be used to perpetrate identify fraud.
US retail sector security spend focuses on the wrong areas, says report
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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payment technologies
US retailers are neglecting encryption despite storing more data in the cloud, leading to a 50% surge in data breaches, a Thales report reveals.
Mega users affected by credential stuffing attack; 15,000 affected
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Data breach at Mega exposes 15,000 users' login details due to reused passwords and credential stuffing attacks.
Interview: Leadership in crisis management and corporate risk avoidance
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Discussion with Caroline Sapriel, founder and Managing Partner of CS&A International, who is a keynote speaker at the 2018 ASIAL Security Conference.
Ticketmaster breach part of massive digital credit card skimming campaign
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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The Ticketmaster breach is part of a global digital card-skimming campaign by Magecart, affecting over 800 eCommerce sites, reveals RiskIQ.
Time capsule app TimeHop breached, 21 million users affected
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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cloud security
The breach occurred as an access credential to TimeHop's cloud computing environment that didn't have multifactor authentication was compromised.
Tasmanian elector data breached via forms on Electoral Commission site
Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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A data breach on the Tasmanian Electoral Commission site, via Typeform online forms, exposed voters' sensitive details. The issue was swiftly addressed.
Ticketmaster breached: here's what seven security experts had to say
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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network infrastructure
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network security
Ticketmaster has suffered a breach that affects 5% of its global customer base, here's what the experts had to say on the incident.
Tesla takes ex-employee to court for hacking and sharing confidential info
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Tesla has taken a former employee to court for allegedly hacking company data and handing it over to third parties.
As NDB takes hold, expect to see more breach reports come to light
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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In light of Australia's NDB legislation, one Australian technology integrator says we can expect to see many reports surfacing over the coming years.
How to effectively address security challenges in a digital healthcare world
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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healthtech
It's important for healthcare firms to maintain organisation-wide security that is both up-to-date and automated, says Wavelink.
Chinese threat actor linked to leak of more than 200 million Japanese PII datasets
Mon, 21st May 2018
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data breach
Leaked personal information includes names, credentials, email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and home addresses.
Germany infiltrated by Russian group that crippled Ukraine's power
Wed, 9th May 2018
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The power grid in modern countries may not be as secure as you think, as reports have emerged revealing hackers have breached Germany's supply.
Is risk at the top of your digital agenda? Here's why it should be
Mon, 7th May 2018
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
As cyber attacks become more prevalent and costly, with breaches averaging USD $3.6 million, risk management must top your digital agenda.
Vector to take Stuff to High Court; media agency refuses to hand over confidential breach data
Fri, 4th May 2018
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vector
Vector may take legal action against Stuff over refusal to secure, return or destroy customer data leaked in a data breach.
Vector's Outage app hit by data breach last month - personal info stolen
Fri, 4th May 2018
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cloud services
The breach happened on April 26, 2018. On April 27 the company posted a FAQ section that detailed an API vulnerability in its Outage app.