"The settlements with Geico and Travelers highlight how cybersecurity lapses can lead to real-world consequences for both organizations and the individuals whose data they are entrusted to protect. In both instances, attackers exploited known weaknesses - whether through the lack of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or vulnerabilities in quoting tools - resulting in breaches that could have been mitigated with relatively standard security measures."
"These cases reflect a broader challenge many companies are facing: how to stay ahead of sophisticated cyber threats while balancing operational and financial priorities. However, the stakes are simply too high to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought."
"Regulatory penalties like these emphasize the importance of proactive measures - not only to comply with laws but to safeguard trust and meet the ethical obligations of managing sensitive data. Companies must regularly audit their data to ensure compliance and minimize unnecessary data retention to reduce the risk of exposure."
"Basic practices such as password management, MFA, encrypting sensitive information and deploying a threat detection system are essential. Routine patch management, frequent security audits and ongoing employee training further reduce vulnerabilities."
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