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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.

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

The year 2024 has already witnessed significant data breaches affecting millions of individuals, exposing personal information and potentially fueling cybercriminal activities.

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.

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

The year 2024 has already witnessed significant data breaches affecting millions of individuals, exposing personal information and potentially fueling cybercriminal activities.
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#ransomware

Organizations face an average of 8 ransomware incidents per year

Ransomware incidents are increasing, with organizations facing an average of eight attacks yearly and average ransom payments of nearly $2.5 million.

Is Australia's Public Sector Ready for a Major Cyber Security Incident?

Australian Federal Government agencies lack preparedness for cyber attacks, emphasizing the need for improvement in cyber readiness.

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 face an average of 8 ransomware incidents per year

Ransomware incidents are increasing, with organizations facing an average of eight attacks yearly and average ransom payments of nearly $2.5 million.

Is Australia's Public Sector Ready for a Major Cyber Security Incident?

Australian Federal Government agencies lack preparedness for cyber attacks, emphasizing the need for improvement in cyber readiness.

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.
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#security-measures

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.
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Why insider attacks are indicative of a need for security convergence

Security convergence merges physical and cyber security for a more effective defense against all types of crime.

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.

Why insider attacks are indicative of a need for security convergence

Security convergence merges physical and cyber security for a more effective defense against all types of crime.

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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#cloud-security

Generative AI poses security threat for IT Leaders

Generative AI and deepfakes are significant threats; Data breaches on the rise; Job turnover high in IT security

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.

Generative AI poses security threat for IT Leaders

Generative AI and deepfakes are significant threats; Data breaches on the rise; Job turnover high in IT security

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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#data-security

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.

How to Use Audit Logs for Better Security and Compliance

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

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.

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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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.
#identity-theft

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.

How to freeze your credit - and how it can help protect you after data breaches

The National Public Data breach highlights the urgent need for individuals to utilize credit freezes to protect their sensitive information from identity theft.

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.

How to freeze your credit - and how it can help protect you after data breaches

The National Public Data breach highlights the urgent need for individuals to utilize credit freezes to protect their sensitive information from identity theft.
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Digital court systems blamed for surge in personal data breaches

Data breaches in court proceedings have surged significantly due to new digital systems, necessitating urgent measures to improve data handling practices.

Secrets Exposed: Why Your CISO Should Worry About Slack

Secret management in collaboration tools is essential to prevent large-scale data breaches.

Credit freezes help stop identity fraud so why are they only offered in Quebec? | CBC News

Identity fraud can result in unauthorized loans, stressing the need for credit protections like credit freezes.
Quebec's legislation allows residents to freeze their credit for free, protecting against identity theft.
#api-security

API and data security remain top threats

Financial institutions face challenges in compliance and understanding API activity, making them vulnerable to threats and breaches.

The top API risks of 2024 and how to mitigate them

APIs are vital in digital interactions but pose severe security risks if not properly managed.

API and data security remain top threats

Financial institutions face challenges in compliance and understanding API activity, making them vulnerable to threats and breaches.

The top API risks of 2024 and how to mitigate them

APIs are vital in digital interactions but pose severe security risks if not properly managed.
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#t-mobile

T-Mobile fined $60 million for failing to stop data breaches

T-Mobile faces a $60 million fine for not reporting data breaches, indicating strengthened oversight by CFIUS on data protection compliance.

The Morning Risk Report: T-Mobile Fined $60 Million to Settle Alleged National Security Violations

T-Mobile settles for $60 million over failure to disclose data breaches impacting national security post-merger with Sprint.

T-Mobile fined $60 million for failing to stop data breaches

T-Mobile faces a $60 million fine for not reporting data breaches, indicating strengthened oversight by CFIUS on data protection compliance.

The Morning Risk Report: T-Mobile Fined $60 Million to Settle Alleged National Security Violations

T-Mobile settles for $60 million over failure to disclose data breaches impacting national security post-merger with Sprint.
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Artists' lawsuit against generative AI makers can go forward, judge says | TechCrunch

AI companies are facing legal actions for training their AIs on copyrighted works, leading to potential costly trials.

3 Ways You Can Protect Your Personal Information Online | Entrepreneur

Increasing data breaches highlight the importance of personal data protection measures like strong passwords, privacy settings, and VPNs.
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