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South African telecom provider Cell C disclosed a data breach following a cyberattack

Security Affairs

Cell C, one of the biggest telecom providers in South Africa confirms a data breach following a 2024 cyberattack. The company founded in 2001 offers prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, data bundles and internet services, fiber broadband, roaming and international calling, SIM-only plans and device deals.

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Why DSPM is Essential for Achieving Data Privacy in 2024

Security Affairs

Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) helps organizations address evolving data security and privacy requirements by protecting and managing sensitive information. According to other reports, most of that data is unstructured. Let’s examine some of the concerning factors that require a robust DSPM solution.

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MediSecure data breach impacted 12.9 million individuals

Security Affairs

Personal and health information of 12.9 Threat actors gained access to the personal and health information of an undisclosed number of individuals. MediSecure has identified a cyber security incident impacting the personal and health information of individuals. reads the statement published by the company. million individuals.

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Canadian authorities arrested alleged Snowflake hacker

Security Affairs

Canadian law enforcement agencies arrested a suspect, Alexander “Connor” Moucka (aka Judische and Waifu), who is accused of being responsible for a series of attacks relying on information stolen from the cloud data warehousing platform Snowflake earlier this year.

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GUEST ESSAY: How stricter data privacy laws have redefined the ‘filing’ of our personal data

The Last Watchdog

Filing systems, historically speaking, have been all about helping its users find information quickly. Europe’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) changed the game. This is an important capability for organizations who need to satisfy this new type data handling regulations. Related: GDPR and the new privacy paradigm.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) as an Enabler for Enhanced Data Security

Security Affairs

While AI introduces certain risks, its power to proactively identify and close data security gaps offers unparalleled protection when applied effectively. By leveraging AI across key data layers, organizations can discover, classify, and safeguard sensitive information to stay ahead of evolving threats.

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MediSecure data breach impacted 12.9 million individuals

Security Affairs

Personal and health information of 12.9 Threat actors gained access to the personal and health information of an undisclosed number of individuals. MediSecure has identified a cyber security incident impacting the personal and health information of individuals. reads the statement published by the company. million individuals.