US multinational Equinix, the largest data centre provider in the world, has disclosed that it has been targeted by a ransomware incident. While the company has announced that its […]
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Tower Semiconductor Ltd, an Israeli company that manufactures camera sensors and wireless chips, has paid out hundreds of thousands in dollars to […]
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Data breaches regularly make the news, with reports of enterprises admitting that personal information has been leaked in hacker attacks. While most people are aware that data regulators require companies to safeguard this sensitive information, not all are aware of just what happens to it after it is stolen by hackers. Each year, billions of […]
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Growing threats from cybercriminal groups in 2020 have resulted in a wide selection of operations being attacked. From headline-making hits on international corporations with top-grade security to the lesser prepared medium-sized businesses and smaller healthcare facilities who lack a dedicated IT security team, all enterprises and organisations are potential targets for […]
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If an organisation or institution in the UK incurs a data breach where personal or private information is disclosed without authorisation or is destroyed unlawfully, it will have 72 hours to inform the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) of the event. Specific details, including dates, figures and facts, will be required, and those charged with data […]
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A new attachment employed in the Emotet botnet’s cybercriminal activities is proving just as lethal as those it […]
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According to warnings issued by multiple government agencies in the US, hackers in North Korea, operating under the name ‘BeagleBoyz’, have been conducting a series of attacks employing remote access solutions to steal what amounts to millions from banks around […]
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Data breaches can cause companies both time and money. While breaches are inspected and systems restored, valuable time can be lost due to the disruption. The financial effects can be even more problematic, with not only expensive forensic investigations and new security solutions to contend with, but costly legal battles with data subjects and fines […]
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A mercenary hacker group is using malicious software in the form of a 3Ds Max plugin to spread malware in enterprise systems while stealing […]
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was established to provide rules for companies to adhere to when managing and storing personal data. GDPR states the responsibility of firms to protect and ensure the privacy of individuals they retain data on, while giving rights to these individuals and assigning powers to […]
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Current research undertaken by cyber security experts reveals that a significant number of data breaches occurring in companies are caused by the weakest link in the chain – employees. In the following sections, we examine some cybersecurity protocols enterprises can put in place to […]
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The University of Utah has paid a ransomware group over $457,000 in order to safeguard […]
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