Data breach stories - Page 39

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...

New Zealanders' confidence in local organisations' ability to keep their data secure seems to have taken a hit...

With stricter regulations governing data inevitably coming into force, the impact to any organisation of a serious data breach has never been greater.

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

LinkedIn confirms password breach, advises users to change passwords. Unisys warns users to change passwords for other accounts as well.

Cryptic Studios alerts players of a 2010 hack affecting Star Trek Online and Champions Online, admitting to breached encrypted passwords.

Sony faces lawsuit over PSN breach, failing to protect users' data, Rothken Law Firm claims. Fans furious over delayed breach notification.

There's a very real possibility that every PlayStation Network and Qriocity user has had their personal details compromised, says Sony.

With the rise of cloud computing, traditional security measures falter, making secure application development essential—The app is now king.

Businesses with systems that do not comply with PCI DSS could face monetary penalties as high as $682,000 per incident.

As compliance demands grow, businesses must leverage IT to automate and streamline audit processes, reduce costs, and safeguard against penalties.