More than two dozen SQL databases stolen from online shops in various countries are being offered for sale on a public website. In total, the seller provides over 1.5 million rows of records but the damage is likely much larger. Source: Hacker extorts online shops, sells databases if ransom not paid More than two dozen […]
By Ena Kadribasic on Security The fintech sector has brought consumers an endless stream of modern offerings that have enabled them to ditch several outdated banking and lending products. Companies now have advanced B2B payment solutions at their fingertips, and online financial solutions have never been more convenient – largely thanks to the progress made […]
This report examines the general state of security within business today, exploring the hurdles that are preventing companies from an ideal security posture and suggesting the steps that can lead to improved security in the digital economy. As the technology industry enters the next phase of maturity, there are more questions about the implications […]
photo courtesy of Unsplash By Jasmine Dyoco Another day, another data breach. Lately, it seems like we can’t go more than a few days without hearing about another cyber attack. Data breaches have recently occurred at health insurance providers like Anthem, banks like Capital One, and even the Equifax credit bureau. If there’s anything […]
Millions of Instagram influencers had their private contact data scraped and exposed A massive database containing contact information of millions of Instagram influencers, celebrities and brand accounts has been found online. The database, hosted by Amazon Web Services, was left exposed and without a password allowing anyone to look inside. At the time of writing, […]
Unsecured SkyMed Database Exposed PII Data Of 137K Individuals Reportedly, the unsecured SkyMed database exposed huge records having medical and personal information of US citizens online. Source: Unsecured SkyMed Database Exposed PII Data Of 137K Individuals ISO/IEC 27018:2014, 1st Edition: Information technology – Security techniques – Code of practice for protection of personally identifiable information […]
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Credit rating agency Equifax is to be fined £500,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after it failed to protect the personal data of 15 million Britons. A 2017 cyber-attack exposed information belonging to 146 million people around the world, mostly in the US. The compromised systems were also US-based. But the ICO ruled Equifax’s […]
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Read Forbes Technology Council list nine things that can impact cybersecurity on Forbes : From the Equifax breach this past September to the recent hack of MyFitnessPal data through Under Armour, the number of high-profile cyberattacks has continued to climb in recent months. Every company, regardless of size, must be prepared for the possibility that they […]
Top 5 Programming Languages In 2018 Eslam Medhat Programming world is rising exponentially with every passing year. With over 600 unique programming languages. The main question which comes to everyone’s thought is which language is most appropriate given the current and future market needs. Let’s see which programming languages are popular enough today to deserve […]
The GDPR will replace these with a pan-European regulatory framework effective from 25 May 2018. The GDPR applies to all EU organizations – whether commercial business or public authority – that collect, store or process the personal data (PII) of EU individuals. Organizations based outside the EU that monitor or offer goods and services to […]
As part of an EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance project, organisations will need to map their data and information flows in order to assess their privacy risks. This is also an essential first step for completing a data protection impact assessment (DPIA), which is mandatory for certain types of processing. The key elements of […]
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation aims to protect Web traffic by encrypting the entire Internet using HTTPS. Chrome now puts a little warning marker in the Address Bar next to any non-secure HTTP address. Encryption is important, and not only for Web surfing. If you encrypt all of the sensitive documents on your desktop or […]
by Ilenia Vidili In South Africa the Protection of Personal information Act (POPI) aims to regulate how companies secure the integrity and confidentiality of their data assets by taking technical and organisational measures to prevent the loss of, and damage and unauthorised access to, personal information. POPI was signed into law on 26th November 2013 […]
Cyber attacks have become a regular occurrence in the last few years; in fact, you can’t turn the news on without some mention of a business suffering an attack. Most attacks are fuelled by criminals looking to steal valuable information, but what type of information is being stolen? According to a report by Veracode, the […]
A hands-on guide to achieve better security at point of sale Hacking Point of Sale – A must-have guide for those responsible for securing payment card transactions. Hacking Point of Sale is a book that tackles the issue of payment card data theft head on. It covers issues from how attacks are structured to the […]
