Data breach stories - Page 31

2017 is forecasted to be the 'Year of the Data Integrity Breach' with a major breach expected to shock the world.

Yahoo admits to history's biggest data hack, 1bn users compromised; latest breach possibly distinct from 2016's.

Up-to-date security systems, usable security, and awareness on how to deal with threats and social engineering are needed.

Human error emerges as the key player behind data breaches, as BT unveils 60% are employee mishaps, not cybercrime.

Gemalto called 2014 'the year of mega breaches'. Digital Shadows comments on breach severity factors. TeleSign recommends two-factor authentication.

Dropbox customers, change your passwords now, especially if you joined in 2012. 68 million passwords have been hashed and salted, but not used - yet.

Singapore businesses will find themselves in dire situations if the continue to pay lip service to data protection, a new survey by EMC reports.

Taiwanese tech giant Acer recently suffered a massive data breach that has potentially affected 34,500 of its US customers.

IBM and Ponemon Institute released 'Cost of a Data Breach' report. Australian results show that the average cost of a data breach is $2.64 million.

Last week played host to World Password Day and there couldn't be a better time to make sure your passwords are fresh and up-to-date.

Experts claim ramping up costs for hackers could be the golden ticket to deterring rampant cyber threats, urging organisations to adopt robust defences.

Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) report reveals that compromised credentials are the main cause of data breaches, according to surveyed security professionals.

Survey shows compromised credentials contribute to nearly a quarter of data breaches, pushing companies to extend access control policies to third parties.

A new SAS study highlights that 66% of Aussies and Kiwis are still worried about data breaches, with privacy concerns notably high.

Australian organisations will struggle to comply with the Federal Government's mandatory data breach notification proposals.

Healthcare sector unprepared for cyber attacks, averaging one per month, according to ESET and the Ponemon Institute.

External breaches are becoming more likely as office environments connect to external networks, increasing the risks of data loss and breaches, says Expired.

Such data leaks can easily lead to trouble, ranging from phishing emails or loss of social network account access to identity theft and extortion.

DDoS attacks are increasing, with one in four IT, telco and financial firms experiencing one in the last year alone, says Kaspersky Lab.

Today, security should be a top priority for organisations, with data breaches are growing in number and the financial cost growing too.