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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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Advanced Data Security: Safeguarding Your Business In The Digital Age  

VISTA InfoSec

From customer information and financial records to trade secrets and proprietary research, these digital assets are invaluable. Whether you’re a small business owner, a corporate leader, or an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialist, the consequences of a data breach are severe and far-reaching.

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Fraudsters are Turning to Third Party Vendors as New Means of Attack as Firms Improve Cybersecurity

The Fintech Times

Using the world’s largest proprietary risk and threat intelligence dataset, SecurityScorecard , the cybersecurity analyser, studied cybersecurity breaches across the UK’s 100 largest companies by market capitalisation, releasing a comprehensive analysis of the landscape of the FTSE 100 in the UK.

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Cybersecurity Researchers To Corporates: You’re Being Naïve

PYMNTS

Corporates large and small are “naïve” about their cybersecurity risks, according to a new report. According to researchers, 80 percent of respondents fell into that category and are considered “ripe” targets for cyberattacks. That’s despite 80 percent of CEOs expressing confidence in existing cybersecurity strategies.

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Why The Data Breach Decline Is Bad News For Businesses

PYMNTS

The Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) released new data on the state of cyberattacks and data breaches with some surprising news: data breaches were actually down in 2020 year-over-year. 19 percent fewer data breaches occurred in the U.S. The campaign is targeting businesses across the U.S.,

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Cybersecurity Trends For 2024 With TransUnion, Forter, WatchGuard, Vouched, FIDO Alliance, Fusion

The Fintech Times

Today, we bring you insights from industry leaders regarding the changing dynamics of cybersecurity threats and trends in 2024. “A never-ending stream of data breaches combined with highly sophisticated and technical attacks means the stolen personal information available on the dark web is continuously replenished.

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Cybersecurity is the Number One Priority for the Financial Sector Again, Says Softcat

The Fintech Times

Over half of financial organisations (55 per cent) have prioritised cybersecurity above all else for the coming year, according to new research from IT infrastructure provider Softcat. The annual report revealed that, for the second year in a row, the financial sector is prioritising cybersecurity above all technology areas.