All data breach articles
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AnalysisThe average bot attack costs a company $85.6m - here’s how to defend yourself
New research reveals bot attacks cost companies the equivalent of over 50 ransomware payouts every year while remaining undetected for four months. Here’s how to protect your business
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AnalysisRisk managers voice concern over sensitive data stored by cyber insurers
Airmic members say the “gold mine” of sensitive data they share with underwriters could present a security risk
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AnalysisData of millions of JD Sports customers breached in cyber attack
The group has apologised to customers, calling on them to be ‘vigilant’ to the risk of fraud and phishing attacks
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AnalysisFacebook’s Meta hit with hefty GDPR fines in 2022
EU businesses were fined over €830m for GDPR violations in 2022, with Meta paying over 80%
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AnalysisESG presents ‘significant exposure’ for D&Os
Fallout from a global recession, lax cyber security and an uptick in litigation are other key risk drivers for 2023
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AnalysisHeightened risk of being caught in cyber crossfire
2023 will see continued geopolitical tensions, stronger regulation and an AI-shaped revolution - Infosecurity Europe
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AnalysisDetails emerge from South Staffordshire Water data breach
It is understood the data stolen in the cyber-attack is visible on the dark web raising concerns about identity theft
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AnalysisThree in four large firms hit by cyber attack since 2019
Indirect losses, such as reputation damage or ransoms paid by an insurer, were actually often more costly than the initial incident itself
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AnalysisDon’t leave the ‘door open’ to cybercriminals, warns ICO
Regulator fines a UK construction firm £4.4m for data protection breach caused by ‘complacency’
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AnalysisHoliday Inn hotel chain hit by cyber attack
Hotel chains are often targets for cyberattacks due to the data they hold, says Coalition’s head of insurance
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AnalysisCyber extortion grows in sophistication, warns Beazley
Data exfiltration is now prevalent in a significant majority of incidents as extortion techniques become increasingly complex
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AnalysisCyber security remains “chief risk” for IT audit teams
War-related cyberattacks are on the rise and the surge of sophisticated ransomware attacks is ongoing, warns research
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AnalysisGDPR fines hit €1.6 billion mark, 4 years on
Recent penalties against Google and Vodafone underline need for stronger data strategies, particularly for telcos
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AnalysisCyber and data loss D&O's top risks
Climate change is ranked 6th for D&Os in the UK - WTW and Clyde & Co
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AnalysisRecord fines for firms let down by D&Os
Fines totalling nearly half a billion pounds were handed out to UK companies during 2021 - BLM
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Analysis2021 sets new data breach record
Nearly six billion accounts were impacted globally, according to data analysed by Atlas VPN
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AnalysisCyber threats growing faster than “ability to manage them"
Rewarding efficiency over resilience ’can leave companies vulnerable to shocks’, says Marsh’s Carolina Klint
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AnalysisGDPR fines hit over €1 billion in 2021
Total fines showed a 521% year on year increase, with Amazon and WhatsApp paying the most severe penalties
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OpinionWhy hospitals need better cyber hygiene
Jim Wetekamp outlines three steps to strengthen healthcare organisations against the growing cyber threat
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OpinionSteps towards cyber resilience
Three proven strategies business leaders can deploy to accelerate cyber transformation
