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10 Ways To Compromise You Sensitive Data
Introduction This paper will consider the areas surrounding Data Security and look at the multiples of ways in which it may be breached, altered, or compromised, some of which may
DNA Testing Firm Discloses Data Breach Affecting 2.1 Million People
Data Hacked For 400,000 LA Patients
IKEA Suffering Ongoing “Reply-Chain” Email Attack
10 Ways To Compromise You Sensitive Data
Introduction This paper will consider the areas surrounding Data Security and look at the multiples of ways in which it may be breached, altered, or compromised, some of which may
Top AppSec Missteps In The Fight Against Cyber Criminals
Accelerated digital transformation efforts over the past two years have undoubtedly helped organisations survive the impact of a global pandemic. Whether it was the implementation of collaboration platforms, a shift
The Cyber-Landscape In 2021 – Does Zero-Trust Fit?
Having spent over 36 years in an industry, now entitled Cyber, starting my cyber-career post completing formal IT Security Training at the Police, School at RAF Newton, I went on
10 Ways To Compromise You Sensitive Data
Introduction This paper will consider the areas surrounding Data Security and look at the multiples of ways in which it may be breached, altered, or compromised, some of which may
DNA Testing Firm Discloses Data Breach Affecting 2.1 Million People
It has been reported that DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC), an Ohio-based DNA testing company, has disclosed a hacking incident that affects 2,102,436 persons. The incident resulted in a confirmed data breach
Data Hacked For 400,000 LA Patients
It has been reported that the Los Angeles branch of Planned Parenthood was hit by a data breach involving about 400,000 patients, but there is no indication that the information was used “for fraudulent
Vectra Research: 89% Of Security Leaders Think Traditional Security Approaches Are Failing In The Face Of Modern Threats
Research shows ‘game needs to be changed,’ with security innovation years behind that of the attackers, the board a decade behind security discussions and regulation needing more industry input Vectra
IKEA Suffering Ongoing “Reply-Chain” Email Attack
BACKGROUND: IKEA is suffering an email phishing attack using both internal and compromised partner reply-chain emails. In internal emails viewed by Bleeping computer, IKE warned employees of the ongoing attack
Cybersecurity Expert Reaction On UK’s Financial Regulator Scraps 90-day Authentication Rule
BACKGROUND: It was reported today that the UK’s financial markets regulator changed the 90-day rule, which required users to re-authenticate their permission for sharing financial data every three months. This
DNA Testing Firm Discloses Data Breach Affecting 2.1 Million People
BACKGROUND: It has been reported that DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC), a US-based DNA testing company, has disclosed a hacking incident that affects 2,102,436 persons. The incident resulted in a confirmed data
Top AppSec Missteps In The Fight Against Cyber Criminals
Accelerated digital transformation efforts over the past two years have undoubtedly helped organisations survive the impact of a global pandemic. Whether it was the implementation of collaboration platforms, a shift
Panasonic Becomes Latest Victim Of Data Breach – Security Expert Comment
BACKGROUND: Panasonic has become the latest company to fall victim to a data breach, with the company reporting that its network was “illegally accessed by a third party,” beginning in
Clearview’s £17 Million Fine For Processing 10+ Billion Images Is Surprisingly Small And Lenient
BACKGROUND: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has announced its provisional intent to impose a potential fine of just over £17 million on Clearview AI Inc – a company that describes
The Cyber-Landscape In 2021 – Does Zero-Trust Fit?
Having spent over 36 years in an industry, now entitled Cyber, starting my cyber-career post completing formal IT Security Training at the Police, School at RAF Newton, I went on
Encouraging More Females Within Cybersecurity
As a result of the ongoing pandemic, the cybersecurity industry has continued to accelerate, and has no indication of slowing down anytime soon. With new and innovative methods of hacking
Booz Allen Report On CISOs And China Quantum Computing Risks, Expert Weighs In
BACKGROUND: New findings from Booz Allen Hamilton in examine threats around Chinese advances in quantum computing, in which the country has long invested heavily. Among key findings: By the end
Experts Reactions On Sky Broadband Hack Warning
BACKGROUND: In response to Sky’s warning that six million broadband devices could have been at risk of hacking by cybercriminals because of an unpatched security flaw, Information Security experts reacted
Ransomware Set To Break Records This Black Friday 2021
BACKGROUND: Consumers are set to spend £9bn on deals this Black Friday and cybercriminals see this as the perfect opportunity to strike. In the SonicWall mid-year threat report, they recorded: 495 million global
Facial Recognition Privacy Concerns: Real vs. Imagined
For most people, facial recognition technology has already permeated their daily lives. While over 80% of phones sold in the US have the capability to verify users through biometric information,
