Breaches

Cybercrime and data theft have become a common problem for organizations and the general public. Personal and sensitive data is being shared all over the internet by hackers without anyone's knowledge and new data breaches and invasions of privacy are recorded virtually on a daily basis. While organizations are taking strong cybersecurity measures, it is still not enough to protect people from data breaches. And things are getting worse. In the latest cybercrime, it has now been revealed that 26 billion records, which is…

An international law firm that works with companies affected by security incidents has experienced its own cyberattack that exposed the sensitive health information of hundreds of thousands of data breach victims. San Francisco-based Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe said last week that hackers stole the personal information and sensitive health data of more than 637,000 data breach victims from a file share on its network during an intrusion in March 2023. Orrick works with companies that are hit by security…

Recent research from Telstra found that 63 per cent of Australians never change their banking passwords.Credit: Getty ImagesUsing an app to keep track of all your passwords is infinitely more secure than keeping them on your fridge or in your purse. And if you’re using complex passwords, you’ll need a method of storing and remembering them. Our favourite option is a free, open-source piece of software called Bitwarden, which is available for your iPhone or Android smartphone, as well as a plug-in for your browser (such as…

cyberIt was quite a roller coaster ride in 2023 when it came to cybersecurity. Cybercriminals continue on a rampage, taking advantage of weaknesses in all sorts of devices, platforms and networks. From sneaky phishing tricks to dreaded malware infections and data breaches, it felt like we were under constant siege. It's safe to say that the security and privacy of millions of people were compromised. Here are some of the worst malware, security, and privacy breaches of this past year.CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY…

Last year, we compiled a list of 2022’s most poorly handled data breaches looking back at the bad behavior of corporate giants when faced with hacks and breaches. That included everything from downplaying the real-world impact of spills of personal information and failing to answer basic questions. Turns out this year, many organizations continue to make the same mistakes. Here’s this year’s dossier on how not to respond to security incidents. Electoral Commission hid details of a huge hack for a year, yet still…

This year, 2023, was a hell of a year for data breaches, much like the year before it (and the year before that, etc.). Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen hackers ramp up their exploitation of bugs in popular file-transfer tools to compromise thousands of organizations; ransomware gangs adopt aggressive new tactics aimed at extorting their victims; and attackers continue to target under-resourced organizations, such as hospitals, to exfiltrate highly sensitive data, like patients’ healthcare information and…

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has become the latest tech company to be fined in Italy for breaches of a ban on the advertising of gambling.Meta has been fined 5.85 million euros ($6.45 million) in connection with profiles and accounts on Facebook and Instagram, as well as sponsored content which promoted either betting or games with cash prizes, communications watchdog AGCOM said in a statement on Friday.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of…

Cybersecurity incidents are constantly in the news these days, but you’ll soon be hearing about a lot more of them. That’s because a new rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission went into effect on Monday, requiring all public companies to report data breaches in just four days.Teenage Cybercrime Gang LAPSUS$ Strikes AgainThe new SEC rule requires public companies to submit a government filing within four business days of determining a cybersecurity incident “material.” In 23andMe’s data breach, users found out in…

X, formerly Twitter, is the first online platform to experience the full wrath of the Digital Services Act (DSA) — the EU’s landmark content moderation rulebook. The DSA, which entered into force in November for 19 major platforms, sets a list of rules designed to protect users against harmful or illegal content, disinformation, and the violation of privacy and free speech. But while big tech has so far rushed to comply, X isn’t doing a stellar job in the eyes of the Commission. “Today’s…

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, over claims it may have breached the bloc's Digital Services Act in several key areas. In a press release early Monday, the EC stated, "The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether X may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to risk management, content moderation, dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for researchers."The EC says that "On the basis of the…