Data Breaches
Discover expert analysis on data breaches with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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NHS supplier hit with £3m fine for security failings that led to attackNews Advanced Computer Software Group lacked MFA, comprehensive vulnerability scanning and proper patch management
By Emma Woollacott Published
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These five countries recorded the most third-party data breaches last yearNews Singapore and the Netherlands are the world's leading hotspots for third-party data breaches, with more than seven-in-ten organizations falling victim last year.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Oracle breach claims spark war of words with security researchersNews A war of words has erupted between Oracle and cybersecurity researchers following claims the company suffered a security breach.
By Ross Kelly Published
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Western Alliance Bank admits cyber attack exposed 22,000 customersNews An American bank has admitted nearly 22,000 customers had their accounts compromised following an attack that targeted a zero-day flaw in a third-party file-transfer tool.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Belgian flea market bargain could've caused disastrous data breachNews Robert Polet made a startling discovery after finding hard drives on sale for €5 each in a flea market.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Data breach at background check firm exposes 3.3 million peopleNews Background check firm DISA Global Solutions has revealed it suffered a data breach exposing millions of sensitive records.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Zacks Investment breach could leave 12 million customer accounts exposedNews A threat actor claims to have seized data belonging to 12 million Zacks Investment customer accounts.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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HPE alerts affected staff after Midnight Blizzard breachNews HPE has notified staff affected in a data breach that sensitive personal information, including credit card details, may have been exposed.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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850,000 patients may have been affected in the Globe Life breach after firm revises victim listNews US insurer Globe Life has revealed more than 850,000 patients may have been impacted in a data breach after initially believing only around 5,000 were impacted.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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TalkTalk confirms data breach probe – but says it's not as bad as claimedNews UK telecoms firm TalkTalk has launched a data breach probe following reports a threat actor has stolen customer information.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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HPE confirms data breach probe after IntelBroker claimsNews IntelBroker claims to have stolen HPE source code in the breach
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Threat of personal liability has CISOs sweatingNews With increased scrutiny, boards need to ramp up support for CISOs
By Emma Woollacott Published
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