Tag: sensitive data
Insider Threats: A Byproduct of the New Normal
Despite the continuous security improvements, the concern over insider threats seems to be growing for organizations globally. The new distributed working conditions have also...
Home Depot Settles 2014 Data Breach Lawsuit for $17.5 Mn
The popular U.S. home improvement retailer Home Depot Inc. has agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle a multistate investigation related to a data...
Google Delists Chinese Baidu Apps for Stealing Users’ Data
Google has delisted two Chinese apps – Baidu Maps and Baidu Search Box – from the Play Store for leaking users’ sensitive data. An...
ICO’s Ticket for Data Breach! Ticketmaster Fined £1.25 Mn Over 2018...
The U.K.’s Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) recently penalized Ticketing website Ticketmaster for £1.25 million ($1.65 million) following a data breach in 2018. The privacy...
Five Practical Steps to Implement a Zero-Trust Network
While the concept of Zero Trust was created 10 years ago, the events of 2020 have thrust it to the top of enterprise security...
Another Web Skimming Attack! Hackers Use Telegram to Pilfer Card Data
Cybercriminals constantly adopt new attack techniques to implement their malicious activities. Recently, Magecart attackers implemented a new web skimming technique by leveraging the popular...
Data Governance in the Age of the Home Office
The COVID-19 pandemic took many businesses by surprise. Companies that were vehemently opposed to remote work because of security and compliance concerns have found...
Ransomware Attack on Paytm Mall! ‘Data Safe and Secure,’ Says Company
Cyber intelligence firm Cyble claimed that a threat actor group “John Wick” demanded ransom after gaining unrestricted access to a database belonging to Paytm...
Need for Automation! 93% of Firms Believe Human Error Causes Cloud...
A survey from Tripwire, a provider of security and compliance solutions, revealed that several organizations face shortcomings in securing their cloud environments. In its...
Hackers Favored Google and Amazon for Brand Phishing Attacks in Q2...
Google and Amazon were the top used brands in phishing attacks (13%) during Q2 2020, according to Check Point’s Brand Phishing Report. The report...
