Data Breaches
Top 5 Ransomware Attacks and Data Breaches of 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s clear that the landscape of cyber threats has continued to evolve at an alarming pace. With an increasing reliance on digital infrastructures, both private and public sectors have become prime targets for malicious actors, leading to some of the most devastating ransomware attacks and data breaches in […]
Largest Healthcare Data Breaches of 2023
In 2023, the healthcare sector continued to face significant challenges with data breaches, exposing sensitive information and highlighting vulnerabilities in cybersecurity practices. Here’s a look at some of the largest healthcare data breaches of the year, reflecting the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks and the critical need for robust data protection measures. 1. Health Systems Group […]
Can a CIO Avoid Cyber Threats and Data Breaches?
In today’s digital landscape, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding their organizations from cyber threats and data breaches. As technology evolves, so do the methods employed by cybercriminals, making it crucial for CIOs to adopt a proactive and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. While it’s impossible to guarantee complete immunity from all threats, […]
A Data Responsibility: Leveraging the Power of Trust to Drive Growth
By Nathan Vega, Vice President, Product Marketing & Strategy, Protegrity Companies are increasingly relying on data to drive business growth and support consumer appeal because we’re in an era where data is the most valuable asset a company can have. However, this data originates from a demographic not well-versed in data security nuances, trusting companies: […]
Avoiding Cloud Breaches: Top 5 Misconfigurations to Watch For
In today’s digital landscape, the migration to cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses operate, offering unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and the improper configuration of cloud environments can lead to devastating data breaches. Let’s delve into the top five cloud misconfigurations that often pave the way for security […]
Influence of data breaches on Merger and Acquisition deals
Data breaches have become increasingly common in recent years, and they can have a significant impact on merger and acquisition (M&A) deals. In this article, we will explore the influence of data breaches on M&A deals and the steps that companies can take to minimize their risks. Information breaches can have a severe impact on […]
Online streaming services were cyber attacked 30 billion times last year
Research conducted by Akamai Technologies reports that online streaming services witnessed data breaches over 30 billion times last year. This includes those companies streaming video and music content to online users. The American Content delivery and Cloud services provider’s study named State of Internet/Security: Credential stuffing: Attacks and Economies- Special Media Report states that the […]
Bitglass Security Spotlight: Dow Jones, TurboTax, and Indane Data Breaches
This post was originally published here by Will Houcheime. Here are the top cybersecurity stories of recent weeks: Dow Jones’ watchlist of high-risk individuals breached $7.7 million in EOS cryptocurrency stolen by hacker TurboTax credential stuffing attacks exposes tax returns US security agency targets Russia’s ‘troll factory’ Millions of Aadhaar numbers leaked by gas company, Indane Dow […]
Data Breaches on the Rise in Financial Services
This post was originally published here by Jacob Serpa. Financial services organizations are a prime target for hackers looking to steal and sell valuable data. This is because these firms handle sensitive information known as PII, personally identifiable information, as well as other financial data. In Financial World: Breach Kingdom, Bitglass’ latest financial breach report, the Next-Gen CASB reveals information about […]
The Difference Between Data Security and Privacy
Repeat after me, data security is not privacy. Privacy is also not data security. These two terms are often used interchangeably, but there are distinct differences as well as similarities. Yes, data security and privacy have a common goal to protect sensitive data. But they have very different approaches for achieving the same effect. Data […]
