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Daily Security News from @trustpath - Sep 21, 2017
Daily Security news from @trustpath.
In the long run, class actions may not be the best way to redress data
Reuters (Reuters) - On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson of Washington, D.C., dismissed two consolidated class actions by more than 21 … more.
Breaches ain’t getting better can GDPR help?
Now you can argue that removing exploits will remedy the prospect of data breaches. But sadly as software grows more complex it’s becoming harder … more.
Microsoft Adding Key Safety Feature to Windows 10
With data breaches becoming more common, with the Equifax breach just the latest to put millions of customers data at risk, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT. more.
Identity has to be the focus of IT security, says vendor
He also knows it from the victim’s side: Cumming has been stung by data breaches at companies that held his personal data three times. Among other … more.
Encryption Down, Data Breaches Way Up in Latest Breach Level Index Update
Identity theft accounted for 74 percent of the data breaches, compromising 255 percent more records than in the second half of 2016. Malicious … more.
Data Breaches Grew 160 Percent Since 2016
number of documents lost, stolen or compromised in data breaches compared … more.
Covering all bases: Multi-vector protection is security’s best teammate
“A lot of them are very focused on endpoint detection and responsewhich gives you a lot of information about the attack and what it does. They’re … more.
Newly uncovered Iranian hacking group targeted energy, aerospace firms to
CyberScoop Prominent cybersecurity firms, including Symantec, Kaspersky Lab, FireEye, RSA and Palo Alto Networks, have each identified data breaches in the … more.
Cloud encryption: Using data encryption in the cloud
Reports estimate that the healthcare industry suffers $7 billion in losses due to data breaches. By using secure key management, companies can give … more.
Local profile folder cannot be deleted due to Symantec Endpoint Protection
14.0.2349.0100. This in essence utilizes the Windows Roaming profile … more.
Covering all bases: Multi-vector protection is security’s best teammate
Webroot looks to embody the multi-vector approach through its Webroot SecureAnywhere Business Endpoint Protection solution, which offers a blend … more.
ThreatSTOP Launches New Roaming Endpoint DNS Defense
Roaming Defense is far more than just endpoint protection. The far greater value is harvesting unique telemetry and deploying stronger integration … more.
1.9 Billion Data Records Exposed in First Half of 2017
There were a total of 918 data breaches reported, and more than 500 of those involved an unknown number of compromised accounts, so the full … more.
Twistlock 2.2 Improves Container Security with Cloud Native Firewall
Twistlock 2.2 introduces the new Incident Explorer that provides a threat hunting capability to discover container security risks. “All the sensors we … more.
OAIC and Data61 offer up data de-identification framework
Under the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act, incidents involving personal information, credit card information, credit eligibility, and … more.
A Start-Up Slump Is a Drag on the Economy. Big Business May Be to Blame.
… in confidence in banks and other big businesses a concern not likely to abate after high-profile data breaches at Equifax and other companies. more.
Lastline Webinar on Fighting Ransomware Bolsters Educational Value of UK
GlobeNewswire (press release) NSS Labs’ 2016 Breach Detection Systems Test recognized Lastline as the only breach detection offering they have ever tested to achieve … more.
Report: Employees Cited As Prime Cause Of Data Breaches At Small, Mid-sized
JD Supra (press release) IT industry publication TechRepublic reports that a newly-released study by Keeper Security and the Ponemon Institute suggests careless employees … more.
If Your Password Hygiene Sucks, This Password Manager Will Tell On You
And while the recent mammoth Equifax hack apparently didn’t involve stolen credentials, the company reportedly had a similar issue in Argentina: An … more.
Protecting your identity is your own responsibility
Unfortunately, data breaches are no longer rare, but rather, the norm. The year 2016 was a record one for identity thefts and 2017 will be another … more.
Sources: Symantec Is Looking To Break Into The SIEM Market
The company also offers anti-fraud, log management, ransomware and security investigation technologies. Other standalone companies in the SIEM … more.
Data Feed for September 21, 2017
Security firm Kaspersky Lab reports that data breaches cost enterprises in North America a per-breach average of $1.3 million so far this year, already … more.
Identity theft and poor internal security practices take a toll Gemalto
Global research from Gemalto has revealed that 918 data breaches led to 1.9 billion data records being compromised worldwide in the first half of … more.
Data-Centric Security: Protecting What Really Matters
When it comes to data breaches, the question is not if, or even when, your organization’s sensitive information will be stolen; but how often it is … more.
Taking control of data access: Reducing risk ahead of the GDPR
However, data breaches continue to happen, often because the security measures protecting the data itself are not in place. With new requirements for … more.
Zomato data breach sixth biggest in first half of 2017: Report
According to the “Breach Level Index” released by digital security firm Gemalto, 203.7 million data records were compromised in 18 data breaches in … more.
Zomato Hack is 6th Biggest India Data Breach in H1 2017: Gemalto’s Breach
BW Businessworld Along with Zomato and Aadhaar data, within India, compromised records increased by 167 million; 61% of data breaches related to identity theft. more.
Warning: Cyber Security Breach, Could Negligence be Responsible?
What is the number one root cause behind data breaches across North America for small businesses? If you said negligent employees, you would be … more.
WatchGuard Updates Detection and Automatic Remediation Capabilities with
Markets Insider … network security services with endpoint detection and response capabilities,” said Andrew Young, SVP of product management at WatchGuard. more.
Data breaches cost the UK 28 million data records in the first half of 2017
The UK suffered as many as 40 reported data breaches in the first half of 2017, losing more than 28 million data records to hackers in the process. more.
The Evolving Data Landscape: Veracity, Convergence And Anonymity
Consumers’ desire for anonymity may become a demand or even a regulation, as more massive data breaches like Yahoo’s or Equifax’s reveal that … more.
Opinion A 9-step guide to prepare for GDPR compliance
Step 1: Implement a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool with log management capabilities. Article 30 of GDPR states that every … more.
Cyber Security Firm Securonix Raises $29 Mn From Volition Capital, Eight
Inc42 Media … and leadership in the user behaviour analytics, next-gen security information & event management (SIEM), and log management market spaces. more.
After massive data breach, Equifax sent victims to fake phishing site for
TechRepublic The site isn’t malicious, according to its creator, but it does highlight how easy it is for attackers to prey on victims of massive data breaches. more.
Here’s what you need to know about the law and the Equifax hack - an expert
PennLive.com In an era of recurring data breaches happening concurrently how could anyone prove the source as arising from a specific corporate breach? more.
GSA tailors procurement vehicle to cover data breaches, identity protection
A General Services Administration procurement vehicle is getting a makeover account for the growing pervasiveness of data breaches. GSA officials … more.
In wake of Equifax hack, safeguard your credit
For more information visit www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork. During an era of unprecedented data breaches, placing a freeze on your credit report and … more.
Passwords to Access Over a Half Million Car Tracking Devices Just Leaked
Gizmodo We’ve seen a lot of data breaches this year: some big, some small, some that are dangerous, and some that are just embarrassing. But if we were to … more.
Nearly 2B Records Compromised in First Half of 2017, Report Finds
The first half of 2017 has been a particularly brutal six-month period for data breaches, according to the Gemalto Breach Level Index report released … more.
Data Protection: Changes and Challenges for Franchisors Operating in the EU
Data breaches, cyber-attacks and privacy concerns can damage customer trust and tarnish brands. Franchises may be subject to regulatory action … more.
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