Data breach stories - Page 29

BHSI and Symantec are teaming up to provide cyber liability insurance to enterprise policyholders who want cover in breach emergencies.

Last week played host to World Password Day and there couldn't be a better time to make sure your passwords are fresh and up-to-date.

Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) report reveals that compromised credentials are the main cause of data breaches, according to surveyed security professionals.

Survey shows compromised credentials contribute to nearly a quarter of data breaches, pushing companies to extend access control policies to third parties.

Healthcare sector unprepared for cyber attacks, averaging one per month, according to ESET and the Ponemon Institute.

External breaches are becoming more likely as office environments connect to external networks, increasing the risks of data loss and breaches, says Expired.

Such data leaks can easily lead to trouble, ranging from phishing emails or loss of social network account access to identity theft and extortion.

DDoS attacks are increasing, with one in four IT, telco and financial firms experiencing one in the last year alone, says Kaspersky Lab.

Mitigating risk and demonstrating compliance with industry regulations is becoming increasingly important in corporate boardrooms, says Accellion.

Companies face security risks beyond just technology, says industry association CompTIA. Lack of security policies and human error are key vulnerabilities.

The cost of data breaches is expected to soar to $2 trillion globally by 2019 - and its not mobile or IoT that will be the source of most breaches...

When people talk about data breaches, the tendency is to think about cybercriminals and hackers trying to access networks to extract valuable information.