Data breach stories - Page 16

Auckland’s Computer Lounge has suffered a months-long security breach. While credit card details are safe, other personal data may have been exposed.

Twenty-seven credit card numbers with no CVV were accessed, and the combination of data accessed varies for each affected passenger.

A sharp rise in reported UK data security incidents is likely due to stricter GDPR rules, says Egress Software CEO, stressing the need for better user training.

Much of the information accessed in the Facebook breach is perfect for cyber criminals planning their next phishing attack.

Google’s management was aware of the bug but chose not to share it with the public to avoid scrutiny by regulators.

MagBo marketplace trades in 3,000 hacked websites, with some access starting at 50p, impacting diverse sectors.

Barracuda Networks, Sophos, RedLock, and Darktrace offer their views on the data leak that affected close to 50 million accounts.

Facebook admits nearly 90 million users affected by data breach; Bitdefender warns the number could rise to 130 million as hackers exploit flaws.

There were no pints enjoyed at this Scottish brewery this week as it fell victim to a crippling ransomware attack.

CA Technologies' recent survey finds a vast disconnect between organisations' perception and customer trust in data handling across Asia Pacific and Japan.

The malicious Chrome extension asks for elevated permissions & steals credentials from sites such as Amazon, GitHub, Live.com, My Monero, plus others.

Healthcare organisations are seemingly prime targets for cybercriminals because of the wealth of personal data they possess.

ForeScout says that network segmentation splits networks into specific zones, which can then enact barriers against infiltrators.

New Zealand needs to update its privacy laws to protect citizens from increasing data breaches, says InternetNZ. #PrivacyBill #DataProtection.

Phishing for and using the stolen credentials to access systems or services stands out as a particularly popular attack method.

Cisco has announced the intent to acquire Duo Security in order to expand its users' ability to manage secure connections to devices.

Its primary access points for code and infrastructure had required two-factor authentication via SMS, and the main attack intercepted the text.

The company admits that approximately 10 million records containing personal data may have been accessed during the 2017 breach.

Healthcare cyber-attacks soar; 50% of firms hit, latest ServiceNow report reveals urgent need for security upgrades.

Gartner research director Sid Deshpande has put together a commentary to address the impact of this serious breach of personal data.