Data breach stories - Page 28

Workplace group chat tool HipChat has been hit by a data breach and users are being advised to check if they are vulnerable.

A privacy breach at the Ministry of Social Development has lead to a review of the IT systems and governance of its project.

IBM Security's 2017 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index has uncovered a 556% increase in the number of breached records in the past year.

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is foregoing her annual bonus and giving it back to employees after the giant data breach that hit the company in 2014.

Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has publicly revealed the details of a breach in its I-net system, which happened earlier this month.

At 31c0n, BT's Bryan K Fite emphasised the crucial unity of IT and OT for robust security, likening it to a “big barbecue” of collaboration.

Report: Consumers hold firms responsible for data safety, with most expecting breaches yet firms lag in strong security measures.

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

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

BHSI and Symantec are teaming up to provide cyber liability insurance to enterprise policyholders who want cover in breach emergencies.

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.

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.

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.

Mitigating risk and demonstrating compliance with industry regulations is becoming increasingly important in corporate boardrooms, says Accellion.

Companies face security risks beyond just technology, says industry association CompTIA. Lack of security policies and human error are key vulnerabilities.

The cost of data breaches is expected to soar to $2 trillion globally by 2019 - and its not mobile or IoT that will be the source of most breaches...