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The crucial role of data security management in the digital age

Dataconomy

Regular backups of data Data loss can have consequences for any organization, especially if it involves sensitive information. It is crucial to implement data backups as part of data security management. Therefore, educating employees about data security practices plays a role in maintaining a secure environment.

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Toy Maker Mattel Reveals Ransomware Attack

SecureWorld News

Was it from backups or perhaps paying a ransom? There has been no material impact to Mattel's operations or financial condition as a result of the incident.". legal, reputational, and financial risks related to security breaches or cyberattacks.". How did it do so? The SEC form leaves us wondering.

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The chaotic and cinematic MGM casino hack, explained

Vox

In this case, it appears that the hackers found an employee’s information on LinkedIn and impersonated them in a call to MGM’s IT help desk to obtain credentials to access and infect the systems. This was the backup plan; the group initially planned to hack the company’s slot machines but weren’t able to, the representative claimed.

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Ransomware Attack Hits Carnival Cruise Corporation: What We Know

SecureWorld News

Based on its preliminary assessment and on the information currently known (in particular, that the incident occurred in a portion of a brand’s information technology systems), the Company does not believe the incident will have a material impact on its business, operations or financial results.

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Fed Tech News Roundup 8 July 2015

CTOvision

Information Security: Cyber Threats and Data Breaches Illustrate Need for Stronger Controls across Federal Agencies, July 08, 2015 GAO Info Security (Today) - What GAO FoundFederal systems face an evolving array of cyber-based threats. However, more recent network information going back to late May could be.

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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

ForAllSecure

of polled executives report that their organizations' accounting and financial data were targeted by cyber adversaries.” ” And, “Nearly half (48.8%) of C-suite and other executives expect the number and size of cyber events targeting their organizations’ accounting and financial data to increase in the year ahead.”

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7 technologies that CIOs can’t ignore in 2021

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

Cloud storage and backup. As data volumes grow, so does the need for efficient storage and backup. “In To succeed in this data-intensive reality, organizations need an efficient way to expand their storage needs while improving their data backup and recovery.”. Secure portals. One way to prepare: Secure portals.

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