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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What Toymakers Can Learn From VTech Breach And Settlement

What Toymakers Can Learn From VTech Breach And Settlement
What Toymakers Can Learn From VTech Breach And Settlement
January 09, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

It was like stealing data from a baby. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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FTC Fines Toymaker $650K For Data Breach
FTC Fines Toymaker $650K For Data Breach
January 09, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

In 2015, electronic toy company VTech learned that a hacker had accessed its computer network and the customer information within it, including personal information about...

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Reddit Confirms Hack Of Third-Party Software Vendor
Reddit Confirms Hack Of Third-Party Software Vendor
January 08, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

Reddit disclosed the results of an internal investigation into a hack of its platform, saying a hacker was able to get into its third-party password...

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India Investigates Possible Breach Of ID Database
India Investigates Possible Breach Of ID Database
January 05, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

The government of India has started looking into a report that a database with information on its more than 1 billion citizens is being sold...

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Malware Success Rates Demonstrate Enterprise Security Failures
Malware Success Rates Demonstrate Enterprise Security Failures
December 21, 2017  |  B2B Payments

A new report studying the success rates of malware attacks on enterprise suggests a failure among corporations to adequately protect their systems. Get the Full...

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Alexa Sizzles, Etsy Fizzles And Data Security Eyes A Legislative Leap Forward
Alexa Sizzles, Etsy Fizzles And Data Security Eyes A Legislative Leap Forward
December 08, 2017  |  Exclusive Series

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Ashley Madison Is Still Not Safe For Cheaters
Ashley Madison Is Still Not Safe For Cheaters
December 07, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Remember that time that a string of celebrities had their private nude images published online? It could happen again, according to cybersecurity firm Kromtech — and...

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Picking Up The Bill On Consumer Trust, Post-Data Breaches
Picking Up The Bill On Consumer Trust, Post-Data Breaches
December 05, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

The public may learn of data breaches much more promptly if three senators get their way on a proposed Senate bill, the Data Security and...

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