SecureWorld News

MAY 4, 2021

Will your organization someday lose a multi-million dollar contract because of a Shadow IT-related data breach? This comes after the company, Insight Global, announced a data breach impacting more than 70,000 Pennsylvania residents and their diagnosis or exposure to COVID-19. Reaction to this Shadow IT data breach.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 10, 2025

Gigabytes of sensitive data were exfiltrated, including customer payment card information (PCI), employee social security numbers (PII), and confidential financial documents. Because the stolen credentials had the necessary privileges, the attacker was able to decrypt the data at rest. What is Data Privacy?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2025

As we celebrate Data Privacy Day, Bernard Montel, Tenables EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist, wants to remind us that we live in a digital world and that we need to protect it. With data breaches a daily occurrence, and AI changing the playing field, he urges everyone to do better.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 16, 2025

Imagine your customer data, sensitive internal documents, or proprietary algorithms being processed by a vendor's AI model. That's not just a data privacy headache—it's a potential PR disaster or compliance violation waiting to happen. A sign of maturity is knowing where to focus. Not every AI-infused app poses high risk.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

They offer visibility and insight by discovering shadow data and mapping data flows, empowering security teams to gain a comprehensive view of their attack surface and, more effectively, document, monitor, and protect sensitive business data.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

At the same time – in fact, as a direct result of data’s central importance – more adversaries are working harder and finding more nefarious ways to steal or otherwise compromise your data. As just one measure, the number of data breaches in the first nine months of 2021 exceeded all those in 2020, a new record.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 17, 2021

Colonial Pipeline and JBS are the most recent in a long string of largely public data breaches (e.g., Equifax, Capital One, and SolarWinds), where an industry giant suffers a data breach with spider-webbing effects in the aftermath. A similar group, REvil, is said to be responsible for the JBS ransomware attack.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches. Data Breach Costs: The average global cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 Privacy Compliance: By 2024, 40% of privacy tools will rely on AI, highlighting its expanding role in ensuring data privacy and meeting regulations.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2018

This is a very bad news for Google that suffered a massive data breach that exposed the private data of over 500,000 of Google Plus users to third-party developers. As a consequence of the data exposure, the company is going to shut down the social media network Google+. ” reported the Wall Street Journal.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 4, 2019

.” The statement continues: “We hired a third-party external forensics firm to investigate any potential security breach in our systems, migrated our web payments portal services to a third-party vendor, and retained additional experts to advise on, and implement, steps to increase our systems’ security. ” ANALYSIS.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

While you may disagree, data breach studies show that employees and negligence are the most typical causes of security breaches, yet these prevalent issues are least discussed. According to another study by CybSafe, human errors have been responsible for over 90% of data breaches in 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 22, 2021

China’s new data privacy law just went into effect in November 2021. China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) is legislation that aims to outline and protect appropriate uses of personal data. Also Read: China’s Data Privacy Law Poses Challenge for International Companies. Compliance Overview.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 3, 2025

The SHIELD Act: Strengthening New Yorks Data Security The SHIELD Act , passed in 2019, builds on New Yorks earlier Information Security Breach and Notification Act (2005). It introduces more stringent requirements for protecting private information and expands the definition of a data breach. state privacy compliance !

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2021

Hunt for those elusive documents, forage for forms like W-2s and 1099s, and gather with finance departments and accountants to see how good (hopefully) or how bad (hopefully not) of a year we objectively had. Second, document compliance using written policies and procedures. The most likely of consequences? Personal scams.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

These are generally not considered privacy data, but when coupled with an element like your identity document, it becomes private. Other types of data that you should consider private include: Your bank account number and card details. Why Is Data Privacy Important? Data Privacy Day.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2022

These issues will often arise when a company fails to ensure proper security measures and when companies don’t process sensitive data properly. You would be surprised that only in the United States, 67% of users don’t actually even know about any data privacy rules. .

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

By solving these issues, data lineage ensures that the data used for analysis and decision-making is accurate and trustworthy. Compliance and Regulatory Challenges Organizations today must adhere to many data privacy and security regulations.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

citizens and companies was discovered sitting online unprotected due to misconfigured search, a data leak that is estimated to affect about 83 million people. The post Data Breach Exposes Records of 114 Million U.S. A massive database holding more than 114 million records of U.S.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 10, 2023

Digital certificates : These digital documents bind an entity's public key to its identity to verify its authenticity. Digital Document Signing PKI is the foundation of  e-signature applications  and enables the secure signing of digital documents.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Users must evaluate the overall security posture of the SaaS provider, focusing on data privacy and compliance. Data Privacy Users have direct control over data privacy measures, including access controls and encryption.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 26, 2025

Build incident management and reporting capabilities These capabilities should have three key elements: Timely response: Cyber incidents (NIS2/CRA) must be reported within 24 hours, AI failures (AI Act) must be documented, and data breaches (GDPR) must be disclosed within 72 hours. However, AI governance remains a challenge.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 7, 2024

For instance, the GDPR emphasises that consent is no longer implied and must be “ freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous.” To uphold this, consent management can help insurance companies respect the data privacy rights and preferences of their clients, partners, and staff and help them comply with regulations.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2021

They must indicate the subject matter and duration of the processing, the nature, and purpose of the processing, the type of personal data, and categories of data subjects and the obligations and rights of the controller. Data breaches and other threats. The culprit gained access to sensitive data of 11.9

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 2, 2024

IT skills are essential for efficiently managing and analysing electronically stored information (ESI), including emails, documents, and other digital files. These tools assist lawyers in organising case-related documents, creating timelines, and preparing exhibits for courtroom presentations.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Data privacy conversations will take the main stage in the US The US needs to catch up with other countries in establishing federal-level regulation around data privacy; typically, this has been dealt with on a state-by-state basis, with some, like California, introducing their own flavor of privacy acts.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 13, 2022

These range from getting the basics right, like ensuring the correct firewall is in place, to higher-level challenges, such as API security and data privacy. Postman comes with a wealth of video lessons and comprehensive documentation. Every organisation is facing a multitude of security challenges. Katalon Studio.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

Getting approved for a mortgage requires the exchange of several documents that reveal your salary and your employer. If you’ve ever been involved in a company’s data breach (which is extremely likely), there’s a chance that the username and password that were associated with that data breach can be bought on the dark web for just pennies.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Businesses have a certain responsibility to disclose how consumer data is being used, and if they don't, they face hefty fines and hits to their reputation. In fact, many consumers find personal data sharing to be a particular point of contention. Consumers are also tuned in to prior data breaches.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 28, 2021

As thoughts turn to Data Privacy this week in a big way , GDPR illustrates it isn’t an afterthought. Grindr, the popular social network and dating platform , will likely suffer a $ 12 million USD fine due to privacy related complaints. Batten down the data privacy hatches. What is GDPR?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 17, 2021

Colonial Pipeline and JBS are the most recent in a long string of largely public data breaches (e.g., Equifax, Capital One, and SolarWinds), where an industry giant suffers a data breach with spider-webbing effects in the aftermath. A similar group, REvil, is said to be responsible for the JBS ransomware attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Also read: Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations. After SOX, executives must sign a document every year that states, under penalty of criminal prosecution if they lie, that the executives understand their financial statement. SOX: A Template of Success. In fact, the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

I recommend McAfee if you’re looking for features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. It helps consumers manage their data privacy and remove information that doesn’t need to be exposed. Then I considered whether training videos and product documentation were available.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 12, 2018

Hackers have put up for sale on the dark web sensitive military documents, some associated with the U.S. » Related Stories Fitness apps: Good for your health, not so much for military security Evasive new botnet can take over enterprise devices to steal data, spread ransomware U.S. Read the whole entry. »

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

NIST compliance is an ongoing process that requires continual evaluation, adjustment, and documentation to ensure that your organization follows specific practices. Another important aspect is data security. Govern: Establish policies and procedures to oversee privacy risk management. What is NIST Compliance?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

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. Together, both Thales and Red Hat offer solutions to overcome some of these data protection and management challenges.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

McAfee benefits organizations wanting features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. It helps consumers manage their data privacy and remove information that doesnt need to be exposed. Despite Defenders excellent documentation and training videos, it still falls short.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

With cyberattacks and data breaches on the rise, it's become especially important for brands to ensure their assets are sufficiently safeguarded, particularly as more of their infrastructure migrates to support remote systems to cloud-based platforms and their services become more reliant on the internet.

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