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T-Mobile pays $16 million fine for three years' worth of data breaches

T-Mobile will pay $15.75 million and invest an equal amount to enhance its cybersecurity following serious data breaches affecting millions of customers.

Marriott will pay $52m and boost security to close probes over data breaches that affected 300 million customers

Marriott International will pay $52 million and enhance its data security protocols after major data breaches affecting over 300 million customers.

The biggest data breaches in 2024: 1 billion stolen records and rising | TechCrunch

2024 has seen unprecedented data breaches, impacting over 1 billion records and many individuals.
AT&T's data breaches highlight vulnerabilities in third-party data storage and privacy risks for customers.

Marriott's FTC charge underlines danger of 'inheriting' data breaches during acquisitions

Marriott settles for $52 million after multiple data breaches, emphasizing the need for rigorous cybersecurity measures during acquisitions.

Nearly half of employed people have fallen victim to cyberattack or scam

Nearly half of respondents have fallen victim to a cyberattack or scam, revealing a profound cybersecurity vulnerability globally.

HHS OCR Imposes a $548,265 Penalty Against Children's Hospital Colorado for HIPAA Violations

HHS imposed a $548,265 penalty on Children's Hospital Colorado for multiple HIPAA breaches affecting thousands of patients over multiple years.

T-Mobile pays $16 million fine for three years' worth of data breaches

T-Mobile will pay $15.75 million and invest an equal amount to enhance its cybersecurity following serious data breaches affecting millions of customers.

Marriott will pay $52m and boost security to close probes over data breaches that affected 300 million customers

Marriott International will pay $52 million and enhance its data security protocols after major data breaches affecting over 300 million customers.

The biggest data breaches in 2024: 1 billion stolen records and rising | TechCrunch

2024 has seen unprecedented data breaches, impacting over 1 billion records and many individuals.
AT&T's data breaches highlight vulnerabilities in third-party data storage and privacy risks for customers.

Marriott's FTC charge underlines danger of 'inheriting' data breaches during acquisitions

Marriott settles for $52 million after multiple data breaches, emphasizing the need for rigorous cybersecurity measures during acquisitions.

Nearly half of employed people have fallen victim to cyberattack or scam

Nearly half of respondents have fallen victim to a cyberattack or scam, revealing a profound cybersecurity vulnerability globally.

HHS OCR Imposes a $548,265 Penalty Against Children's Hospital Colorado for HIPAA Violations

HHS imposed a $548,265 penalty on Children's Hospital Colorado for multiple HIPAA breaches affecting thousands of patients over multiple years.
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Marriott settles with the FTC for $52 million over data breaches

Marriott will pay $52 million and improve data security after data breaches affecting 300 million customers.

FTC orders Marriott to implement information security program

Marriott must enhance its data security practices following FTC allegations of failures that led to massive data breaches affecting millions.

Marriott and Starwood hotels will have to get better at data security

Marriott and Starwood mandated to enhance digital security due to FTC findings of lax practices during significant data breaches.

Marriott settles with the FTC for $52 million over data breaches

Marriott will pay $52 million and improve data security after data breaches affecting 300 million customers.

FTC orders Marriott to implement information security program

Marriott must enhance its data security practices following FTC allegations of failures that led to massive data breaches affecting millions.

Marriott and Starwood hotels will have to get better at data security

Marriott and Starwood mandated to enhance digital security due to FTC findings of lax practices during significant data breaches.
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FTC Finalizes Order with Marriott and Starwood Requiring Them to Implement a Robust Data Security Program to Address Security Failures

Marriott and Starwood must implement a comprehensive information security program after FTC breaches affected over 344 million customers.

How to Use Audit Logs for Better Security and Compliance

Audit logs are essential for monitoring data security and compliance in an organization.

FTC Finalizes Order with Marriott and Starwood Requiring Them to Implement a Robust Data Security Program to Address Security Failures

Marriott and Starwood must implement a comprehensive information security program after FTC breaches affected over 344 million customers.

How to Use Audit Logs for Better Security and Compliance

Audit logs are essential for monitoring data security and compliance in an organization.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center has disclosed at least four breaches since July 2023. Is HHS investigating?

Multiple patient data breaches increase scrutiny from HHS OCR regarding compliance with HIPAA Security Rule.

Is your phone infected with Pegasus spyware? This $1 app can check

Smartphone security threats, including Pegasus spyware, are significant concerns, with recent findings highlighting infections in user devices.
iVerify offers an accessible tool for regular users to check their smartphones for vulnerabilities.
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Data breaches: Preventing and responding

Data breaches are escalating due to expanded attack surfaces as organizations digitize and embrace remote access.

In 2025: Identities conquer, and hopefully unite | Computer Weekly

Cyber security threats are evolving rapidly due to the rise of AI, necessitating new strategies for access control and risk management.

4 essential questions to ask about a prospective SIEM

The SIEM market is undergoing significant changes, impacting security tool decisions for many organizations.
Effective SIEM solutions are critical amid rising cyber threats and data management challenges.
Organizations should focus on essential features like threat intelligence, integration, and analytics in choosing SIEM.

Data breaches: Preventing and responding

Data breaches are escalating due to expanded attack surfaces as organizations digitize and embrace remote access.

In 2025: Identities conquer, and hopefully unite | Computer Weekly

Cyber security threats are evolving rapidly due to the rise of AI, necessitating new strategies for access control and risk management.

4 essential questions to ask about a prospective SIEM

The SIEM market is undergoing significant changes, impacting security tool decisions for many organizations.
Effective SIEM solutions are critical amid rising cyber threats and data management challenges.
Organizations should focus on essential features like threat intelligence, integration, and analytics in choosing SIEM.
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HHS OCR settles charges that Inmediata Health Group exposed 1.6 million patients' PHI online

Health care entities must proactively secure patient information to prevent unauthorized online access, as per HHS OCR announcements.

Leiden University study tracks misconfigurations at 215 companies

Proper configuration of cloud storage services is crucial to prevent data breaches.
Misconfigurations can expose sensitive information, affecting various sectors.
Human error is often the main cause of vulnerabilities in cloud storage.
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Are Long-Lived Credentials the New Achilles' Heel for Cloud Security?

Enterprises in Australia and APAC must phase out long-lived credentials to mitigate significant cloud security risks, as they remain a serious threat.

IAM: Enterprises face a long, hard road to improve | Computer Weekly

Effective identity and access management (IAM) is crucial for balancing security and ease of use in enterprises.

Organizations warned of the dangers of 'long-lived' cloud credentials

Long-lived cloud credentials are a significant risk due to their prevalence and security vulnerabilities, necessitating better management practices across cloud platforms.

Are Long-Lived Credentials the New Achilles' Heel for Cloud Security?

Enterprises in Australia and APAC must phase out long-lived credentials to mitigate significant cloud security risks, as they remain a serious threat.

IAM: Enterprises face a long, hard road to improve | Computer Weekly

Effective identity and access management (IAM) is crucial for balancing security and ease of use in enterprises.

Organizations warned of the dangers of 'long-lived' cloud credentials

Long-lived cloud credentials are a significant risk due to their prevalence and security vulnerabilities, necessitating better management practices across cloud platforms.
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Idaho man who hacked medical entities and made vile threats sentenced to 10 years in prison

An Idaho IT specialist was imprisoned for hacking medical offices and extorting ransom, exposing vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity.

Organizations are blind to their software supply chain

Most organizations lack visibility in their software supply chains, leading to increased security risks.
Implementing a Software Bill of Materials is crucial for supply chain security.

"You must do better": Information Commissioner John Edwards calls on firms to beef up support for data breach victims

Organizations must enhance support for data breach victims, recognizing the emotional and practical ramifications of breaches.

Cash App users can claim thousands of dollars in a data breach settlement

Cash App users may claim compensation from a $15 million settlement due to data breaches affecting account security and user privacy.

Modernizing patch management in an evolving IT security landscape

The IT security landscape is increasingly complex, necessitating robust patch management to mitigate risks from third-party applications and dispersed endpoints.

New Email Scam Includes Pictures of Your House. Don't Fall For It.

Sextortion scams exploit publicly available data, but recipients are unlikely to have been hacked.

52% of consumers have an increased fear of becoming a fraud victim

Consumer trust is eroding due to rising digital fraud, with nearly one in three people affected and escalating fears across various demographics.

6 Tips to Stay on Top of Fraudster's Latest Tricks

Identity theft is increasingly concerning, with over 1,300 data breaches reported in 2024.
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