Data Breach

A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private/confidential information to an untrusted environment.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

AT&T Hacker Arrested: How the Cybersecurity Landscape Evolved Post-Snowflake Breach
AT&T Hacker Arrested: How the Cybersecurity Landscape Evolved Post-Snowflake Breach
November 06, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Over 160 of the world’s largest enterprises had their data stolen this year. All by the same attack strategy. Each of the businesses, ranging from...

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Bank of America: Cybercrime Could Be ‘World’s Third-Largest Economy’
Bank of America: Cybercrime Could Be ‘World’s Third-Largest Economy’
October 10, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The cost of cyberattacks is reportedly growing alongside the increases in digitization and artificial intelligence (AI). “If cybercrime damage were a state, it would be the...

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FTC Requiring Marriott to Certify Security Program After Data Breaches
FTC Requiring Marriott to Certify Security Program After Data Breaches
October 09, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to require Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive security program. This plan is...

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AI Chatbots Spill the Beans on Company Trade Secrets
AI Chatbots Spill the Beans on Company Trade Secrets
October 07, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots enter workplaces, they’re not just boosting productivity — they’re opening digital back doors to corporate secrets, with over a third...

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Senate Proposal Would Set Minimum Cybersecurity Standards for Healthcare Firms
Senate Proposal Would Set Minimum Cybersecurity Standards for Healthcare Firms
September 26, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Nearly eight months after a hacker attack on UnitedHealth Group’s technology unit Change Healthcare roiled the healthcare industry, Capitol Hill has fired a shot across...

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Report: Disney Cuts Ties With Slack After Data Heist
Report: Disney Cuts Ties With Slack After Data Heist
September 19, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Disney reportedly plans to stop using workplace collaboration platform Slack following a recent data breach. Chief financial officer Hugh Johnston announced the change this week,...

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Seattle Port Still on ‘High Alert’ Following ‘Fast-Moving’ Cyberattack 
Seattle Port Still on ‘High Alert’ Following ‘Fast-Moving’ Cyberattack 
September 15, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The Port of Seattle has provided new details about a ransomware cyberattack last month.  The “fast-moving” incident on August 24 was carried out by a...

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Guarding the Gate: Cyberattacks Won’t Stop, But Their Fallout Can Be Prevented
Guarding the Gate: Cyberattacks Won’t Stop, But Their Fallout Can Be Prevented
August 29, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Most businesses have a target on their back. And for good reason — their data and credentials are incredibly valuable to fraudsters, especially when it...

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Cybercrime Goes Corporate as Ransomware Gangs Seek Bigger Payouts
Cybercrime Goes Corporate as Ransomware Gangs Seek Bigger Payouts
August 20, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

In periods of softening consumer spend, businesses are increasingly turning to the vast B2B marketplace to boost their bottom-line. They aren’t alone. Criminals have taken...

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