Data Breach

A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private/confidential information to an untrusted environment.

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Very Good Security Raises $8.5M In Round Of Funding

Very Good Security Raises $8.5M In Round Of Funding
Very Good Security Raises $8.5M In Round Of Funding
August 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Very Good Security (VGS), a startup working to protect data, told TechCrunch on Tuesday (August 28) that it raised $8.5 million in a venture round of fundraising....

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Switchfast: SMB Employees Outperform Managers On Cybersecurity
Switchfast: SMB Employees Outperform Managers On Cybersecurity
August 28, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Follow the leader? When it comes to small business (SMB) cybersecurity, perhaps not. A new report form IT consulting firm Switchfast revealed the mistakes professionals...

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Bank Of Spain Site Disrupted Via DoS Attack
Bank Of Spain Site Disrupted Via DoS Attack
August 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Bank of Spain’s website has been temporarily disrupted since Sunday (Aug. 26) due to a cyberattack. According to Reuters, the bank said that the...

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T-Mobile Discloses Data Breach That Impacted About 3 Percent Of Customers
T-Mobile Discloses Data Breach That Impacted About 3 Percent Of Customers
August 24, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

T-Mobile disclosed on its website that hackers were able to get into the company’s network, stealing personal information on customers. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today In Data: Creating – And Securing – The Next Generation Of Customer Touchpoints
Today In Data: Creating – And Securing – The Next Generation Of Customer Touchpoints
August 22, 2018  |  Today In Data

With the vast majority of American adults carrying a supercomputer in their pockets all the time, the opportunities to reach out and touch a consumer...

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TRENDING: Why US Customs Wants To Change The Face Of Air Travel
TRENDING: Why US Customs Wants To Change The Face Of Air Travel
August 22, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Bad actors aren’t just stealing sensitive information; they are hoping to wreak havoc on airport security in the U.S. Fortunately, security players are working to...

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Big Banks Plagued By Dark Tequila Malware
Big Banks Plagued By Dark Tequila Malware
August 21, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Kaspersky Lab announced on Tuesday (Aug. 21) that it discovered a sophisticated cyber-operation named Dark Tequila, which has been targeting Mexicans for the past five years. Using...

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Jumio On The Laws Of Big (Scary) Data Breach Numbers
Jumio On The Laws Of Big (Scary) Data Breach Numbers
August 21, 2018  |  Data Drivers

To take a line from the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin: Every chain has got a weak link. When it comes to the bond between...

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Europe Grabs B2B Payments Fraud (Small And Large) Headlines
Europe Grabs B2B Payments Fraud (Small And Large) Headlines
August 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The land down under has seen some underhanded tactics when it comes to payments fraud. Beyond some cautionary tales tied to phishing, in Europe one finance...

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