Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Bank of America data breach has been confirmed by the officials and customers are worried. Data breaches have become a significant concern for individuals and businesses. The Bank of America data breach occurred last year when one of its service providers, Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS), experienced a cybersecurity incident.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But casino gaming companies MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment were caught short in this area in recent weeks by hackers using identity-based and social engineering attacks that spoofed identity to gain access to secure systems. According to reports, MGM and Caesars were both customers of identity management company Okta.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information. Social engineering is more sophisticated than ever, and its most advanced iteration is the topic of today's discussion: deepfakes.

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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Welltok, a prominent Healthcare SaaS provider, has reported a security incident involving a Welltok data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 8.5 The prominent Healthcare SaaS provider reported the Welltok data breach affecting approximately 8.5 How did the Welltok data breach happen?

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TechEmpower - Information Technology

JULY 24, 2023

Ads, Viral/Social, SEO)? What special data, content, APIs, etc., What’s the state of the relationships that brings you that data? Registration Do you plan to support Google Sign-In, Facebook Connect, or similar 3rd-party authentication? Member Profiles What data is included? What channels will you use (e.g.,

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly 60% of the global population congregates on social media, businesses can’t afford to overlook the power of these platforms. Social media presents an unparalleled opportunity for brand growth, customer engagement, and increased sales. The same holds true for social media marketing without a well-crafted content strategy.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2023

Web applications have become an integral part of our daily lives, facilitating everything from online banking to social networking. However, as these applications handle sensitive user data, they have also become attractive targets for cybercriminals seeking unauthorized access or manipulation of personal information.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 2, 2024

In fact, Gartner estimates that by 2026, nearly one-third of enterprises will consider identity verification and authentication solutions unreliable due to AI-generated deepfakes. As expected with the rise of Generative AI, AI deepfakes are also on the rise, with Onfido reporting a 3,000% increase in deepfake attacks last year.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Comcast Xfinity data breach 2023 has been confirmed, affecting over 35 million customers. While the full extent of stolen data at Comcast Xfinity data breach 2023 remains under investigation, confirmed breaches include: 35.8 However, the data analysis is continuing” Are you among the 14.7

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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Postmeds Inc data breach has emerged as a focal point of concern regarding the security of personal health information. The lawsuit highlights the gravity of the breach, with the accessed data described as a “gold mine for data thieves” due to the highly sensitive nature of patient data involved​​.

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Galido

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Four of the Biggest Financial Data Breaches of 2019 - Information Technology Blog. In 2018, this sector reported a whopping 819 incidents, and that figure looks set to rise for 2019 once the statistics are released. A flaw in the back end of the company’s website likely led to the exposure of this data.

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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Everything you need to know about the INL data breach 2023 is explained in this article. INL data breach 2023: What happened? SiegedSec claims: The hacking group boasted about acquiring “hundreds of thousands of user, employee, and citizen data.” The critical U.S.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : Use an additional layer of authentication, such as a fingerprint or one-time code, to verify user identities. Encryption : Use encryption to protect sensitive data in transit and at rest. However, it can also be a weak link in the cloud security chain.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Following the Prudential data breach last week, the company has found itself grappling with unauthorized access to its systems, affecting employee and contractor data. The company has promptly informed law enforcement and all pertinent regulatory bodies about the Prudential data breach. Is Prudential hacked?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A finance clerk working at a Hong Kong branch of a large multinational corporation recently fell victim to an elaborate scam utilizing deepfake technology to impersonate senior executives and swindle more than $25 million, according to reports. In the past, fraud often relied on simplicity and social engineering to trick victims.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In fact, CIO has reported that it takes only a few minutes for experienced hackers to set up a social engineering attack against enterprises (and their managed service providers) that consider themselves to be secure and protected. Closely read all URLs for all sites where you log in and share, access or create sensitive data.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 5, 2022

Companies face various cyber risks, ranging from ransomware to data theft. However, cybercriminals commonly take the path of least resistance, and organizations’ reliance on password-based authentication provides numerous avenues of attack. The workforce is the most common vector for ransomware, data theft, and many other breaches.

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Maximus data breach has led to the exposure of personal details of 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries and millions of other healthcare consumers. Maximus data breach might affect over 11 million people Maximus has stated that this breach could affect up to 11 million individuals.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 4, 2022

Broward Health, a large healthcare system in South Florida, disclosed a data breach that impacts more than 1.3 Broward Health also engaged an experienced data review specialist to conduct an extensive review of the data, which determined that your personal medical information was included in data accessed by the intruder.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 6, 2024

Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, LLC is actively pursuing an investigation into the Houser LLP data breach. In the wake of the Houser LLP data breach, the firm has proactively communicated with individuals potentially impacted, furnishing them with detailed insights into the cybersecurity measures implemented subsequent to the breach.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

However, this has also led to an uptick in data breaches and privacy concerns. So how can recruitment agencies and freelance recruiters ensure that they prevent data breaches and protect candidate privacy? What are the data security risks in recruitment? 4 ways to prevent data breaches in recruitment 1. Here's how.

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Vox

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Did prominent casino chain MGM Resorts gamble with its customers’ data? And it may have all started with a phone call, if reports citing the hackers themselves are to be believed. For the next several days, reports said everything from hotel room digital keys to slot machines weren’t working.

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Dataconomy

APRIL 17, 2024

For years, LinkedIn has been humorously criticized for becoming a hub of overt self-marketing and, somewhat disconcertingly, for the extensive user data it accumulates. By aiming to establish a more secure environment, LinkedIn is setting itself up as a reliable social home for professionals and advanced consumers. billion in 2023.

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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Okta hack compromised many users’ data and information, and the company made an official announcement about the incident. The news was first reported by Bloomberg and the media outlet managed to get an official announcement from a company’s spokesperson. Welltok data breach hits 8.5 Should you be worried?

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2023

HAR files often contain sensitive data that malicious actors can use to imitate valid users. Unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information becomes a significant concern, leading to potential data breaches, financial loss, and unauthorized activity. In this recent OKTA breach, no reports suggest major incidents so far.

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Dataconomy

JULY 19, 2023

Here are all we know about the recent Roblox Data Leak so far. In a stunning turn of events, the popular online gaming platform Roblox faced a major data breach in July 2023, leading to the exposure of highly sensitive information from attendees of the 2017-2020 Roblox Developers Conferences.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 19, 2024

The breach, which unfolded in December, cast a shadow over the personal data of 35.5 VF Corp hack led to the compromise of personal data emphasizing transparency in disclosing the incident to regulators and the public ( Image credit ) VF Corp hack: Details VF Corp., The VF Corp Hack compromised the personal data belonging to 35.5

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 23, 2024

Join us on a journey through the intricacies of Snapchat’s security measures, shedding light on the protection of snaps and essential safety considerations for users navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media. Users should be aware of the data they willingly share and review privacy settings accordingly.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. Social engineering has its tells, though. Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Just days after a massive 23andMe data breach exposed the personal information of 6.9 The company is requiring customers to opt-out of the new terms of service via email within 30 days and 23andMe has made two-factor authentication mandatory, a security measure it previously recommended but did not enforce.

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Vox

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Compared to older generations, younger generations have reported higher rates of victimization in phishing, identity theft, romance scams, and cyberbullying. Compared to boomers, Gen Z was also twice as likely to have a social media account hacked (17 percent and 8 percent). Older Americans also date, shop, bank, and socialize online.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2023

This unauthorized transfer granted the attacker control over the employee's communications and access to certain files containing sensitive data. While the exact nature of the exposed data is not specified, it is noteworthy that user passwords and client funds remained secure, as neither FTX nor BlockFi's systems were directly breached.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A prolonged, global outage of Facebook’s apps sent the company’s engineers scrambling to fix the issue at one of its data centers in California, according to two people familiar with the situation. Employees who were already authenticated with non-Facebook tools like Google Docs before the outage began still had access.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 31, 2022

These new, digitally enhanced worlds, realities, and business models are poised to revolutionize both life and enterprise in the next decade, as explored in Accenture’s recent Technology Vision 2022 report. The metaverse will require a digital foundation that enables trust and authenticity. Building trust. A programmable world.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you think that your servers that are not connected to any network in a local environment are safe, you are wrong because tailgating attacks, an old but effective way threat actors use to access data or information of a company, can still target your sensitive data. The process of a tailgating attack typically involves several steps.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2023

Real-life example of scammers using deepfake According to a Reuters report, a con artist in northern China employed highly advanced "deep fake" technology to deceive someone into transferring money to his account. The report states that the police in Baotou City revealed the fraudster's modus operandi.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 22, 2024

Despite efforts to deactivate the redirect links in these posts once they are reported, the campaign persists, indicating the sophistication and persistence of the threat actors behind it. Given that this attack does not target two-factor authentication (2FA) tokens, Facebook users are strongly advised to enable 2FA.

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