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Critical Actions Post Data Breach

SecureWorld News

Recent cybersecurity statistics indicate that data breaches are escalating into a significant international concern. This underscores the need not only for strong preventive measures to protect critical information but also for a well-defined strategy to contain the damage if attackers successfully breach your defenses.

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News alert: INE Security shares cyber hygiene guidance for small- and medium-sized businesses

The Last Watchdog

Tip 1: Educating and Training the Workforce Regularly Human error remains one of the leading causes of data breaches. According to the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report , 68% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. Many cyber attacks exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software.

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Unanswered Questions Loom Over Cyber Attacks on M&S, Co-op & Harrods

Jane Frankland

Allegedly orchestrated by the same group known as Scattered Spider, these attacks highlight the significant challenges even the most respected and established brands face in defending against modern cyber threats. Then, the focus of cyber attacks on retailers, and what lessons must be learned by business leaders and customers.

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Nova Scotia Power discloses data breach after March security incident

Security Affairs

Nova Scotia Power confirmed a data breach involving the theft of sensitive customer data after the April cybersecurity incident. In April, Nova Scotia Power and Emera faced a cyber attack that has impacted their IT systems and networks.Both companies declared that the security incident did not cause any power outages.

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Marks and Spencer confirms data breach after April cyber attack

Security Affairs

The attackers encrypted VMware ESXi virtual machines used by the company. This week, a cyber update published by the company on its website confirmed the data breach: “To proactively manage the incident, we immediately took steps to protect our systems and engaged leading cyber security experts.

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Adidas customers’ personal information at risk after data breach

Graham Cluley

Lovers of Adidas clothes would be wise to be on their guard against phishing attacks, after the German sportswear giant revealed that a cyber attack had exposed the personal information of customers. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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How Most Cyber Attacks Begin: The Hidden Dangers of Credential-Based Threats

Hacker's King

In the contemporary and advanced society, cyber threats are on the rise in both quantity and sophistication. No day goes by without risk of data breaches, identity theft, or financial losses to both people and businesses around the world. The startling fact is that more than 55% of breaches stem from credential attack vectors.