Though PPDA first and foremost requires an effective, mathematically robust definition of privacy, it also relies on a combination of data protection systems and technologies – most of which result in…
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Data Exfiltration: What You Should Know to Prevent It
Data leaks are a serious concern for companies of all sizes; if one occurs, it may put them out of business permanently. Here’s how you can protect your organization from data theft.
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Mercedes-Benz Customer Data Flies Out the Window
For over three years, a vendor was recklessly driving the cloud-stored data of luxury-car-owning customers and wannabe buyers.
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Data Obfuscation: The Linchpin of Enterprise Data Security
In an effort to better protect sensitive data from exposure and deter cyber criminals, security organizations are increasingly leveraging data obfuscation to “hide data in plain sight.”
Wegmans Exposes Customer Data in Misconfigured Databases
Cleanup in aisle “Oops”: The supermarket chain said that it misconfigured two cloud databases, exposing customer data to public scrutiny.
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Insider Versus Outsider: Navigating Top Data Loss Threats
Troy Gill, manager of security research at Zix, discusses the most common ways sensitive data is scooped up by nefarious sorts.
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IOTW: McDonald's Cyber Attack Targets Data
McDonald’s reportedly said that the scope of the information leak was “small” and that it had hired outside consultants after it identified unauthorized access to one of the internal security systems….
The Hidden Challenges of Data Retention
Having the right data retention policies in place not only protects data from unauthorized access or other malfeasances, it also ensures data is primed for business usage. Furthermore, recent regulati…
Cyberpunk 2077 Hacked Data Circulating Online
CD Projekt Red confirmed that employee and game-related data appears to be floating around the cyber-underground, four months after a hack on the Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 developer.
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IOTW: Irish Healthcare Data for Sale on the Dark Web
The fear now is that scammers unrelated to the Health Service Executive (HSE) attack will buy the data for their own nefarious use. Already, HSE is facing regulatory fines as the result of GDPR and ma…