Security News

8 months of GDPR: 59,000+ reported breaches, 91 fines
2019-02-07 08:38

A little over eight months have passed since the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became enforceable, but it’s becoming clear that sweeping data breaches under the carpet has become a...

Data breaches, GDPR lead 54% of companies to increase IT security spending
2019-02-06 15:08

One in three companies is still unprepared for many potential cybersecurity threats, according to an eSecurityPlanet.com report.

Fewer Breaches in 2018, But More Sensitive Data Spilled
2019-02-05 13:03

Business and Healthcare Sectors Suffered Most US Breaches, ITRC FindsIn 2018, the Identity Theft Resource Center counted 1,244 U.S. data breaches - involving the likes of Facebook, Marriott and...

GDPR-ready organizations see lowest incidence of data breaches
2019-01-25 07:10

Organizations worldwide that invested in maturing their data privacy practices are now realizing tangible business benefits from these investments, according to Cisco’s 2019 Data Privacy Benchmark...

Companies still struggle to detect IoT device breaches
2019-01-16 06:15

Only 48% of businesses can detect if any of their IoT devices suffers a breach, according to Gemalto. This comes despite companies having an increased focus on IoT security: Spending on protection...

Encryption: Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Lead to Breaches
2019-01-08 16:48

Analysis of Common Mistakes Made When Encrypting DataThe Marriott mega-breach is calling attention to whether organizations are storing too much data and whether they're adequately protecting it...

2018: A Banner Year for Breaches
2018-12-24 12:00

A look back at the blizzard of breaches that made up 2018.

Looking Ahead to 2019: Breaches, Regulations and More
2018-12-21 21:48

A Summary of the Best Predictions for Next YearWhat's ahead for the cybersecurity landscape in 2019? We've received many lists of predictions from vendors and analysts for next year, and we've...

Web Portals: More Breaches Illustrate the Vulnerabilities
2018-12-21 21:18

Credit Card Information Exposed in Latest Portal IncidentWeb portals designed to provide convenient service to consumers can pose substantial security risks, as numerous breaches in recent years...

Ep. 013 – Breaches, Facebook and ransomware reinvented [PODCAST]
2018-12-21 18:09

We ring out 2018 with a look at the big issues of the past year. Listen and enjoy!