Data Breaches
Discover expert analysis on data breaches with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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Cyber attacks against UK firms dropped by 10% last year, but experts say don't get complacent
News More than four-in-ten UK businesses were hit by a cyber attack last year, marking a decrease on the year prior – but security experts have warned enterprises to still remain vigilant.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Europcar data breach could affect up to 200,000 customers
News Europcar has reportedly suffered a massive data breach affecting as many as 200,000 customers.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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NHS supplier hit with £3m fine for security failings that led to attack
News 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 year
News 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 researchers
News 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 customers
News 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 breach
News 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 people
News 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 exposed
News 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 breach
News 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 list
News 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 claimed
News 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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