Security News

Marriott settles with FTC, to pay $52 million over data breaches
2024-10-10 18:57

Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels will pay $52 million and create a comprehensive information security program as part of settlements for data breaches that impacted over...

Marriott settles for a piddly $52M after series of breaches affecting millions
2024-10-09 21:08

Intruders stayed for free on the network between 2014 and 2020 Marriott has agreed to pay a $52 million penalty and develop a comprehensive infosec program following a series of major data...

GoldenJackal APT group breaches air-gapped systems in Europe
2024-10-09 04:00

ESET researchers have discovered a series of attacks that took place in Europe from May 2022 to March 2024, where the attackers used a toolset capable of targeting air-gapped systems, in a...

Timeline: 15 Notable Cyberattacks and Data Breaches
2024-10-07 20:01

These 15 cyber attacks or data breaches impacted large swaths of users across the United States and changed what was possible in cybersecurity.

T-Mobile pays $31.5 million FCC settlement over 4 data breaches
2024-09-30 19:20

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a $31.5 million settlement with T-Mobile over multiple data breaches that compromised the personal information of millions of U.S. consumers. [...]

2024 Exposed: The Alarming State of Australian Data Breaches
2024-09-24 15:45

Implementing multi-factor authentication, supplier risk-management frameworks, and staff security training could help to reduce data breaches.

Snowflake slams 'more MFA' button again – months after Ticketmaster, Santander breaches
2024-09-16 16:45

Now it's the default for all new accounts Snowflake continues to push forward in strengthening its users' cybersecurity posture by making multi-factor authentication the default for all new accounts.…

Shining a Light on Shadow Apps: The Invisible Gateway to SaaS Data Breaches
2024-09-10 11:21

Shadow apps, a segment of Shadow IT, are SaaS applications purchased without the knowledge of the security team. While these applications may be legitimate, they operate within the blind spots of...

Verkada to pay $2.95M for security failures leading to breaches
2024-09-02 16:06

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposes a $2.95 million penalty on security camera vendor Verkada for multiple security failures that enabled hackers to access live video feeds from 150,000...

Half of enterprises suffer breaches despite heavy security investments
2024-08-27 03:30

Data breaches have become an increasingly severe threat, with recent reports highlighting a surge in their frequency and cost. Understanding the latest trends and statistics surrounding data...