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What to do if your company suffers a data breach

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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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Hacker Hits Italy-Owned Bank’s Emails, Data Breach Unknown

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The notice did not say there had been any breach of company data, and it didn’t say if customers had lost anything or what the fraudulent emails had been asking for. Italian law enforcement officials said the country has seen a rise in this kind of activity.

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Warby Parker Cybersecurity Attack Affects 198,000 Accounts

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Warby Parker contacted law enforcement when it found out about the breach. One of the biggest problems with these types of data breaches is that many users repeat passwords over many sites, and when information is stolen from one company, it can often be used by another.

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Chinese National Charged In Anthem Data Breach

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prosecutors have charged a Chinese national for his alleged involvement in the 2015 data breach at health insurance company Anthem , which led to the theft of 78.8 million records. businesses. businesses. Benczkowski said in a press release. These defendants allegedly attacked U.S.

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Canadian Lender Hit With Data Breach Impacting 2.9M

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Canadian lender Desjardins Group revealed that it has been the victim of a data breach that could impact more than 2.9 The firm was contacted by law enforcement on June 14 with information confirming that the personal information of more than 2.9 million members. The leaked information includes 2.7

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Cybersecurity Falls Short In September

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7, the media has been abuzz over the security breach at credit scoring company Equifax and the vast number of consequences the incident set in motion, from the resignation of the company’s CEO to lawsuits filed by state Attorneys General across the U.S. Since Sept. Yahoo Litigation Moves Forward.

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Acer Hack Compromises Card Data Of 34.5K Customers

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The company notes that the credentials may have been breached by a third party between the dates of May 12, 2015 and April 28, 2016. The company noted that the breach has been reported to its credit card processor along with federal law enforcement officials. Canada and Puerto Rico, according to a letter from the company.