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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Uber Faces Fine From France For 2016 Data Breach
Uber Faces Fine From France For 2016 Data Breach
December 20, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The French Data Protection Authority said Thursday (Dec. 20) that it fined Uber $460,000 over its 2016 data breach that exposed the data on 57...

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PSD2 Is Coming — Are Merchants Ready?
PSD2 Is Coming — Are Merchants Ready?
December 20, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

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NASA Gets Hacked
NASA Gets Hacked
December 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

NASA has suffered a data breach that exposed its employees’ Social Security numbers and other personal information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Click2Gov Cyberattacks Affect Personal Data Of 300K
Click2Gov Cyberattacks Affect Personal Data Of 300K
December 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Nearly 300,000 people have had their personal data stolen in a breach of Click2Gov, a widely used government payment software. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Twitter Stock Down As Worries Grow Over Hacking
Twitter Stock Down As Worries Grow Over Hacking
December 18, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Twitter, the microblogging website operator, saw its stock tank in trading on Tuesday (Dec. 18), after it said it was looking into unusual traffic that...

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Facebook Data Breach Fines Could Top $1B
Facebook Data Breach Fines Could Top $1B
December 16, 2018  |  Facebook

Facebook, the beleaguered social media giant that is facing intense scrutiny into its business practices, could be on the hook for a multibillion dollar fine,...

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Chinese Hackers Target Navy Contractors To Steal Military Secrets
Chinese Hackers Target Navy Contractors To Steal Military Secrets
December 14, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Chinese hackers have targeted U.S. Navy contractors and subcontractors to steal classified military information, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the...

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Facebook: API Bug May Have Exposed 6.8 Million Users’ Photos
Facebook: API Bug May Have Exposed 6.8 Million Users’ Photos
December 14, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

A photo API bug may have affected 6.8 million Facebook users who gave permission for third-party apps to access their photos, according to a post...

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How Smarter Payments Are Making The Gig Economy Safer
How Smarter Payments Are Making The Gig Economy Safer
December 13, 2018  |  Smarter Payments

Even as technologies and payments get smarter, some firms still employ less-than-smart practices. For example, in the freelance market, says Engage Technology Partners Chief Product...

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