All Cybersecurity articles – Page 20
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ArticleAnalysis: Cyber-attacks spike in Italy linked to coronavirus
Italy, a region in quarantine, is experiencing a spike in attempted cyber-attacks to capture the login credentials of employees working remotely. But not all the attacks have been successful, and that’s where the lessons lie.
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Article5 tips to immunize yourself against coronavirus-emboldened hackers
In this time of fear and uncertainty, it’s more critical than ever to practice good cyber-security hygiene (just think of it as the technical version of proper handwashing).
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ArticleEmployees working from home to avoid coronavirus? Protect your data
With the coronavirus threat having moved on from disrupting your business’s supply chain to threatening your employees’ health at home, now is the time to implement that company-wide remote workplace plan.
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WebcastWebcast: Regulatory update for financial services
FINRA’s Exam Priorities, Regulation BI, and the SEC’s Cybersecurity Guidance
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ArticleT-Mobile data breach: A cautionary tale for all companies
For the second time in a matter of four months, T-Mobile announced it has suffered a data breach. Cyber-security experts say it’s a cautionary tale about the vulnerabilities of e-mail accounts that are not properly secured.
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ArticleVirgin Media could face GDPR pressure after data breach
Virgin Media is likely to be in the GDPR crosshairs after disclosing a recent breach that affected approximately 900,000 customers to the U.K.’s data regulator.
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ArticleU.K.’s ICO fines Cathay Pacific for pre-GDPR breach
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office has fined airline Cathay Pacific £500,000 (U.S. $643,000) for failing to protect the personal data of millions of customers.
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ArticleControversial facial image aggregator Clearview AI reveals breach
A company with a huge database of facial images informed its law enforcement customers this week that it suffered a data breach.
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ResourceWhite paper: Achieving Compliance with TPRM Regulatory and Framework Requirements
Measuring compliance against third-party risk management requirements is complex and time consuming; and with growing numbers of data breaches originating with third parties and all the regulatory activity that comes as a result, it never lets up.
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ArticleReports: Bieber, Twitter’s Dorsey among 10.6M affected by MGM Resorts hack
Pop star Justin Bieber and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey were among 10.6 million MGM Resorts guests to have their personal information exposed in a data breach last year, according to multiple reports.
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ArticleTreasury Secretary sets goal for cryptocurrency regulation
Taking into account the Trump administration’s trade concerns involving cryptocurrencies, the Treasury Department has announced it will roll out new regulations later this year.
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ArticleMore than minor changes? Assessing the latest CCPA updates
The business community was already rushing to comply with the CCPA’s Jan. 1 effective date. But does this latest change ease the way to compliance or just raise more questions?
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ArticleEquifax indictment and the making of a Chinese cyber-attack
The DOJ announced four members of the Chinese military have been indicted on charges of hacking into the computer systems of Equifax, ultimately resulting in the largest-ever breach of consumer data. From an ERM standpoint, the indictment offers an inside look at the making of a Chinese cyber-attack.
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ArticleNIST seeks comment on ransomware, cyber-attack guidance
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking input on a trio of draft guidance published in the past week. Two of the drafts address ransomware attacks, and the third addresses protecting against cyber-attacks in the supply chain.
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Article10 things you need to know about CCPA compliance
As the CCPA enforcement deadline arrives, here are some boxes you’ll need to make sure your company has checked.
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ArticleFirst four ‘Excellence in Compliance Awards’ finalists revealed
Compliance Week is proud to announce its first four finalists for the “Excellence in Compliance Awards,” a newly formed program that recognizes individual achievement in one of 13 categories relating to risk and compliance.
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ArticleGermany’s dual approach to data regulation under the GDPR
Germany is staying ahead of the game with an advanced crackdown on data privacy and competition law violations.
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ArticleAvast dissolves analytics arm following privacy scandal
Avast maintains it always acted “fully within legal bounds,” but the British cyber-security company terminated the provision of data to its analytics arm, Jumpshot, after being accused of putting users’ privacy at risk.
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ArticleFacebook reveals $550M settlement for Illinois privacy lawsuit
Facebook has reached a $550 million settlement in principle in connection with a class-action lawsuit it faced in Illinois over violations of a state biometric law.
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ArticleSEC, NSA issue new cyber-security guidance
Two new guidance documents, one from the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations and another from the National Security Agency, aim to help companies improve their cyber-security efforts, including managing vulnerabilities in the cloud.