Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

It’s time for the annual Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR), a compendium of cybersecurity and malware trends that offers some of the best analyses in our field. It examines more than 5,000 data breaches collected from 80 partners from around the world.

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Data breaches Malware Cybersecurity Network Security 136

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2025

From ransomware attacks to data breaches, organizations face constant threats that can compromise their operations and reputation. A network security audit serves as a critical safeguard, enabling businesses to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses, and ensure data protection.

Network Security 59

Network Security Data breaches Cyber threats Ransomware 59

Security Boulevard

MAY 22, 2021

Kicking things off is a recently announced breach at Mercari, predictions for “data poisoning” becoming a big attack vector, and the possibility of a national data breach disclosure law. . The post Security News In Review: Data Breaches, Data Poison, and Big Data appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Big data Data breaches Network Security 144

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 16, 2021

Data breaches taught organizations to stay cautious regarding security, especially when it comes to information protection – and a Zero Trust model may be the best option. Zero Trust presupposes there is no traditional network boundary. Networks can be regional, cloud-based, or… Posted by: Irfan Shakeel.

Architecture 138

Architecture Network Security Firewall Data breaches 138

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It provides a range of development resources, including SDKs (Software Development Kits), documentation, sample code, and learning materials for networking, security, and cloud infrastructure. Below is an update published on October 18, 2024: Based on our investigations, we are confident that there has been no breach of our systems.

Cybercrime 131

Cybercrime Data breaches Technology Banking 131

Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2021

As more and more organizations make the move into public clouds, a corresponding rise in cloud data breaches has followed, according to an IDC survey of 200 security decision-makers in the U.S.

Data breaches 128

Data breaches Cybersecurity Network Security 128

Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

The post ‘Extraordinary, Egregious’ Data Breach at House and Senate appeared first on Security Boulevard. Capitol Trouble: Senators, representatives and staffers suffer PII leak. Could it finally kickstart some action?

Data breaches 132

Data breaches Social Engineering Insurance CISO 132

Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2024

The post Dell Data Breach Could Affect 49 Million Customers appeared first on Security Boulevard. The tech giant says the information stolen doesn't represent a significant risk to users, but cybersecurity experts disagree.

Data breaches 126

Data breaches Risk Cybersecurity Social Engineering 126

Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2024

million people had their personal and health care information compromised by hackers who were were able to access the data by breaching the account of a business partner of HealthEquity. Million People Affected by Data Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post HealthEquity: 4.3

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Accountability Data privacy Cybersecurity 115

Hacker Combat

JULY 16, 2021

Some of the personal data compromised included driver’s license details, debit and credit card numbers, access codes, Social security details, and client passport numbers as well. The post Popular Fashion Seller Guess Alerts Its Clients Over Possible Data Breach appeared first on Hacker Combat.

Data breaches 139

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Hacking 139

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The post ‘Incompetent’ FCC Fiddles With Data Breach Rules appeared first on Security Boulevard. FCC FAIL: While Rome burns, Federal Communications Commission is once again behind the curve.

Data breaches 114

Data breaches Data privacy CISO Security Awareness 114

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Hackers likely stole personal information such names, addresses, and SSNs in a ransomware attack on Rhode Island's human services systems and are threatening to release the data as state and federal officials and Deloitte scrambling to mitigate the data breach.

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Data breaches Social Engineering Data privacy 110

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2024

Million Affected by Data Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. According to a letter being sent to potential victims, the attackers hacked into the California-based company’s internal systems multiple times between August 21 and 27, gaining access. The post Insurance Broker Keenan Says 1.5

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Insurance Data breaches Hacking Financial Services 126

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 7, 2021

The increasing number of third-party data breaches and the sensitive information they expose have negatively impacted consumer trust. Third-party breaches occur when sensitive data is stolen from a third-party vendor or when their systems are used to access and steal sensitive information stored on your systems. .

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Data breaches Penetration Testing Risk Cyber Risk 112

Security Boulevard

MAY 28, 2025

Web hosting giant GoDaddy for years has mislead customers about the strength of its security program, but after a series of data breaches, the FTC is ordering the company to implements robust defenses and stop lying about its cybersecurity capabilities.

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Cybersecurity Data privacy Risk 111

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A user authentication database was stolen from the nonprofit , which also was been beset by a series of DDoS attacks, and a pro-Palestinian threat group has taken credit for the attacks and the data breach. The post Internet Archive is Attacked and 31 Million Files Stolen appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Internet 115

Internet Internet DDOS Data breaches 115

Zero Day

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Stormshield is a major provider of network security products to the French government, some approved to be used on sensitive networks.

Data breaches 144

Data breaches Government Network Security 144

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

With the ever-present threat of data breaches, organizations need to adopt best practices to help prevent breaches and to respond to them when they occur to limit any damage. And breaches will occur – because bad guys make a living by figuring out ways to circumvent security best practices.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Big data Penetration Testing Cyber Attacks 98

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is one of the most basic ways to layer your defenses against unauthorized logins to systems and, ultimately, can help prevent costly breaches. The post How MFA Can Help Prevent Data Breaches appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Current Authentication Landscape.

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Authentication Passwords Risk 111

eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

With almost every aspect of business becoming more digital, enterprise network security software minimizes the impact of cyberattacks — especially as guarding against them protects a company’s operations and safeguards its competitiveness in a fast-moving marketplace. Top network security tools. XM Cyber Platform.

Network Security 116

Network Security Firewall Software Technology 116

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

AT&T agreed to pay $13 million to settle an FCC investigation into a data breach in January 2023 that put a focus on the evolving security landscape and the growing threat to customer data that organizations store in the cloud.

Data breaches 103

Data breaches Data privacy Security Awareness Mobile 103

Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Leading French cybersecurity company StormShield disclosed that their systems were hacked, allowing a threat actor to access the companies' support ticket system and steal source code for Stormshield Network Security firewall software. [.].

Firewall 128

Firewall Data breaches Network Security Hacking 128

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally. Preview the results before making modifications to the firewall rules.

Firewall 120

Firewall Network Security Backups Education 120

Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2023

Western Digital is notifying its customers of a data breach that exposed their sensitive personal information, the incident took place in March. On March 26, 2023, Western Digital identified a network security incident involving Western Digital’s systems. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Backups Ransomware Network Security 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2024

It provides a range of development resources, including SDKs (Software Development Kits), documentation, sample code, and learning materials for networking, security, and cloud infrastructure. Below is an update published on October 18, 2024: Based on our investigations, we are confident that there has been no breach of our systems.

Data breaches 124

Data breaches Cybercrime Authentication Technology 124

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Also read: What is Network Security?

Network Security 120

Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Software 120

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 2, 2021

Recently, IBM came out with its Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021. This publication synthesizes the Ponemon Institute’s research of 537 breaches that affected 17 different industries and that occurred across 17 countries and regions.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Cyber Insurance Insurance Ransomware 105

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2022

Related: ‘SASE’ blends connectivity and security. Verizon’s Data Breach Incident Report shows a 13 percent spike in 2021, a jump greater than the past years combined; Sophos’ State of Ransomware survey shows victims routinely paying $1 million ransoms. I had the chance to visit with Etay Maor of Cato Networks.

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Ransomware Data breaches Network Security Internet 222

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2021

“In light of this, I would urge any customers who have been affected by this breach to be wary of any unexpected communications they might now receive, whether that’s over email, text messages or phone calls. Data breaches continue to be a scourge of enterprises. million – was down 20 percent. million – was down 20 percent.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Mobile Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft 109

Heimadal Security

MARCH 31, 2021

On the 11th of January, the networking equipment and Internet of Things (IoT) devices provider started to send out emails to customers informing them of a recent security breach, and asking them to change their passwords and to enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

Network Security 105

Network Security IoT Authentication Passwords 105

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Cybercrime groups exploiting the zero-day flaw in the MOVEit managed file transfer software linked to the Cl0p ransomware gang continue to rack up victims, with the National Student Clearinghouse non-profit group and the BORN Ontario perinatal and child register in Canada both claiming data breaches linked to the widely abused vulnerability.

Data breaches 80

Data breaches Cybercrime Ransomware Software 80

Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2024

The ransomware attacks this year on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare subsidiary, nonprofit organization Ascension, and most recently the National Health Service in England illustrate not only the damage to these organizations’ infrastructure and the personal health data that’s.

Data breaches 75

Data breaches Healthcare Ransomware Data privacy 75

Security Boulevard

MAY 7, 2021

When the security industry talks about a data breach, often the first question asked involves the state of the victim’s network security – not the breach of data. It’s because organizations have their security priorities backward, and that needs to change. Why is this?

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Network Security Encryption CISO 145

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 14, 2024

Network Security Policies: The Definitive Guide What Are Network Security Policies? In this guide, you’ll learn the various types of security policies and explore how to strategically implement them to create a robust network environment that protects against threats and supports your business objectives.

Network Security 59

Network Security Risk Authentication Policy Compliance 59

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Unfortunately, many organizations fail to educate their employees on the importance of cyber hygiene, leaving them vulnerable to phishing scams, malware infections, data breaches, and other cyber attacks. Overall, it is clear that there are many different security weaknesses an organization can face. Tick-in-the-box training.

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Risk Cybersecurity Data breaches Cyber Attacks 218

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Despite the increase in cybersecurity threats, many organizations overlook regular audits, risking costly data breaches and compliance violations. However, auditing network security is no longer just an optionits a necessity.

Network Security 52

Network Security Data breaches Risk Cybersecurity 52