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Capital One to Pay $80 Million For Data Breach
A regulator in the U.S. has ordered Capital One to pay $80 million for its role in a widespread data breach that saw details of
August 13, 2020
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Equity Firm Buys Ancestry – and its Data – For $4.6 Billion
Private equity firm Blackstone has purchased Ancestry.com, along with its troves of data on millions for a whopping $4.6 billion, raising privacy concerns over how
August 11, 2020
Information Security
Microchip Flaw Poses Data Theft Threat to 1 Billion Phones
A recently identified flaw in microchips powering Android devices means that as many as 1 billion phones are vulnerable to data theft, according to reports.
August 10, 2020
Information Security
Government Lifts Lid On New Cyber Security Strategy
After a number of delays, the Australian government has lifted the lid on its new cyber security strategy, aimed at consolidating the integrity of critical
August 10, 2020
Information Security
Twitter Facing $250M Fine For Misusing Customer Data
Twitter is facing a $250M fine from the FTC after admitting that the social media giant was misusing customer data and leveraging security details intended
August 6, 2020
Information Security
FBI Warns Public of Online Shopping Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation – FBI – has issued an alert that warns the public of the dangers associated with online shopping scams. The
August 5, 2020
Information Security
Security Flaws of Second-Hand Phones Exposed
Security researchers have published a report that exposes the potential security flaws found in second-hand phones that can undermine the integrity of the device and
August 4, 2020
Information Security
Makeup Brand Avon Leaks 19 Million Records
Multi-billion-dollar global makeup brand Avon is reeling as after a data leak exposed more than 19 million private records that were found on a publicly
August 4, 2020
Information Security
TikTok Feeding Data to Chinese: US Secretary of State
Mike Pompeo, the US Secretary of State has criticised TikTok and a host of Chinese apps for “feeding data” communist party officials. Speaking to reporters,
August 3, 2020
Information Security
Major Shortfalls in Cybersecurity Insurance: Report
A new report has identified a number of significant shortfalls in terms of modern cybersecurity insurance policies, suggesting that modern threats and remote workforces are
July 28, 2020
Information Security
Tax Office Blames Computer Virus for Data Breach
A U.S. Tax Office has said it blames a computer virus for initiating a data breach that hit more than 450,000 residents. The 450,000 residents
July 24, 2020
Information Security
Malware Found in Widely-Used Chinese Tax Software
Tax software widely-used by large corporations in China has been found to have malicious software – malware – installed that can potentially cause damage to
July 22, 2020
Information Security
South Korea Fines TikTok For Mishandling Child Data
South Korea has announced it will issue TikTok with fines after it found the social media company mishandled child data in violation of South Korea’s
July 21, 2020
Information Security
Russians Hacking Organisations Researching COVID-19
The US, UK & Canada have warned that Russians are hacking organisations researching the COVID-19 coronavirus, in what they say is “almost certainly part of
July 17, 2020
Information Security
93% of Indian Organisations Hit by Cyberattack
A report has emerged stating that more than 93% of Indian organisations and 60% of South African organisations have been hit by a cyberattack, signalling
July 15, 2020
Information Security
Wells Fargo Employees Remove TikTok From Phones
Wells Fargo & Co has told its employees to remove popular social media app TikTok from their phones, citing the potential privacy concerns of the
July 13, 2020
Information Security
Just 5% of Brits Can Spot a Phishing Scam or Email
A mere 5% of British citizens are able to successfully spot a phishing scam or email, a recent study has purported. Computer Disposals Limited has
July 10, 2020
Information Security
15 Billion Logins and Passwords Listed For Sale
A new report has indicated that there are more than 15 billion private login, passwords and personally identifiable information currently on sale in cybercriminal marketplaces.
July 9, 2020
Information Security
Data of Nearly 400,000 U.K. BMW Owners Found For Sale
Personally identifiable information on nearly 400,000 BMW owners has been found for sale on the darkweb, according to a threat intelligence firm. KELA, a Tel
July 7, 2020
Information Security
“No Router Without Flaws,” Warning For Remote Workers
A study has found security flaws in more than one-hundred internet routers, calling its results “alarming”, signaling the importance of information security while working remotely.
July 7, 2020
