Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

The Thales 2024 Trust Index report indicates that 87% of consumers expect vendors to respect their digital rights, which leads to trusted relationships. However, a relentless barrage of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated cyber threats steadily erodes this trust.

Risk 70

Risk Manufacturing Cybersecurity Digital transformation 70

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Over the past year, the Telecom industry has suffered some massive, high-profile data breaches — all of which happened by exploiting unprotected APIs. These include breaches on major operators such as T-Mobile. These large subscriber bases in turn generate massive data volumes.

Encryption 62

Encryption Mobile Government Consumer Protection 62

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s a heartwarming tale of multiple mass data compromises, which affected yours truly. We’ll also discuss how major data breaches occur, and what you can do to protect yourself in the Age of the Large Data Breach. How Website Security Breaches Occur. Last week was special.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Firewall 52

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 19, 2017

On May 15, 2017, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled “Internet of Things: Status and implications of an […].

Internet 40

Internet Internet Government Accountability 40

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Government agencies don’t make endorsements necessarily but they’re identifying security ratings as a cyber risk metric. CISA focuses on critical infrastructure, which includes a number of sectors such as health care and energy and transportation and includes the government. A rating is more than just a number.

Cyber Insurance 83

Cyber Insurance Insurance Cyber Risk Government 83

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. Mister Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today concerning the security of credit data. We need effective regulation of data brokers.

Computers and Electronics 209

Computers and Electronics Identity Theft Internet Internet 209

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

Then in mid-January, Jim heard from MSF via snail mail that they’d discovered a data breach. MSF said the personal information involved in this incident may have included name, date of birth, government-issued identification numbers (e.g., 14, 2022 breach notification letter from tribal lender Mountain Summit Financial.

Financial Services 212

Financial Services Banking Accountability Identity Theft 212

SecureWorld News

MARCH 18, 2021

According to a statement from DelBene, 70% of Americans believe their data is less secure now than it was five years ago, and 45% say they had their personal information compromised in a data breach with limited to no accountability for those responsible.

Data privacy 73

Data privacy Consumer Protection Data breaches Technology 73

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

This ostensibly would include employees of businesses, individuals who enter into commercial transactions with other businesses, and non-consumers of particular business. The CCPA governs how businesses treat “consumer” “personal information.” What Is Covered?

Government 58

Government Internet Internet Consumer Protection 58

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This ostensibly would include employees of businesses, individuals who enter into commercial transactions with other businesses, and non-consumers of particular business. The CCPA governs how businesses treat “consumer” “personal information.” What Is Covered?

Internet 58

Internet Internet Education Consumer Protection 58

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Last month, the United States (US) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a warning to US taxpayers that cyber criminals are increasing their […].

Scams 52

Scams Consumer Protection Data breaches Government 52

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 10, 2017

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on April 20 that it plans to launch a cybersecurity initiative modeled […].

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Consumer Protection Data breaches Government 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 19, 2017

On May 15, 2017, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled “ Internet of Things: Status and implications of an increasingly connected world.” As IoT technology increases, so too will the regulatory landscape governing its use.

IoT 40

IoT Computers and Electronics Internet Internet 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Since 2014, the FDA has issued guidance governing the cybersecurity requirements for regulated medical devices. Code § 1798.91.06(d)) d)) This would ostensibly include connected medical devices that are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

IoT 45

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Technology 45

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Since 2014, the FDA has issued guidance governing the cybersecurity requirements for regulated medical devices. Code § 1798.91.06(d)) d)) This would ostensibly include connected medical devices that are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

IoT 45

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Technology 45

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JULY 13, 2017

The OCR’s checklist makes clear that preparing for, and responding quickly to any potential breach should be a priority for HIPPA covered entities and their business associates.

Cyber Attacks 49

Cyber Attacks Cyber threats Healthcare Technology 49

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Last month, the United States (US) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a warning to US taxpayers that cyber criminals are increasing their efforts to steal more detailed financial information from taxpayers in order to provide a more detailed, realistic tax return and better impersonate legitimate taxpayers.

Scams 40

Scams Identity Theft Banking Retail 40