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Data Breaches 101: What They Are And How To Prevent Them

VISTA InfoSec

A data breach could ruin your business overnight. That’s the harsh aftermath companies face today following high-profile breaches. That’s the harsh aftermath companies face today following high-profile breaches. What Is A Data Breach? Understanding breach avenues helps strengthen protections proactively.

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Data Disaster: Los Angeles Public Health Department Suffers Biggest Data Breach

VISTA InfoSec

On June 17, 2024, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) disclosed a data breach impacting more than 200,000 clients, employees, and other individuals. It, however, did not disclose when the breach was detected. The stolen data includes personal, medical and financial information.

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Wawa’s $10.7M data breach lawsuit against Mastercard thrown out

Payments Dive

The convenience retailer accused the card network company of breach of contract and unfair practices stemming from its 2019 malware attack.

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Chip maker launches probe into data theft amid cybersecurity concerns

VISTA InfoSec

AMD) announced that it has launched a probe of a data breach carried out by a cybercriminal group called Intelbroker that led to several private documents and information being stolen which occurred early this month. American chip giant Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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What to do if your company suffers a data breach

VISTA InfoSec

Not sure where to start if you notice a data breach? Here are seven essential steps to follow Becoming aware that your company has suffered a data breach can be unsettling. Identifying and Containing the Damage Once you have been made aware of a data breach, the first step is to identify and contain the damage.

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AmEx card details exposed in third-party data breach

Finextra

American Express is writing to customers warning them that their account information may have been compromised in a data breach at a third party service provider.

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Finastra Confirms Breach Amid Hacker’s 400GB Data Theft Claim

Fintech News

Finastra, a major financial software provider that serves many of the world’s leading banks, is grappling with a data breach. Cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs first brought the breach to public attention when a hacker, on a known cybercrime forum, offered 400 gigabytes of data allegedly plundered from Finastra.

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