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Startup Looks to Connect Breached Data With Those Facing Likely Fraud
The idea behind what is being dubbed the Compromised Identity Exchange is to charge those most likely to be hit with follow-on fraud for access to information that reduces their risk.
Ashley Madison Plaintiffs Can't Anonymously Sue Over Hack, Court Says
Judge John A. Ross, of a district court in Missouri, wrote in his ruling that being publicly named as an Ashley Madison user amounts to more than common embarrassment, but noted the 42 plaintiffs have special roles in the case that require identification.
1 in 5 Companies Had a Security Breach, New Study Says
The most common factor to blame? Mobile devices.
With Data Theft By Employees on the Rise, Don't Look at Cybersecurity as a Mission Impossible
One of the biggest and most surprising reasons for data breaches are your own employees. Here are five internal checks you need to have in place.
Companies to Face Tighter EU Data Restrictions
Laws will force firms to report data breaches and face huge fines for misusing personal data.
For Cybersecurity Companies, It's Time to Shine
A growing crop of businesses is set on helping consumers and companies navigate the maze of threats.
China Says Hack of U.S. Government Was Not State Sponsored
The cyber attack was the work of criminals, according to China's official Xinhua news agency.
Children's Photos Among Data Stolen in Hack of Toy Maker VTech
A vigilante hacker's breach of 5 million accounts for the Hong Kong-based Internet-connected toy maker brings parents' worst nightmares into reality.
This Cybersecurity App Handles Your Company's Internal Weaknesses
DataGravity offers a unique solution to a common problem.
Hilton Uncovers Malware in Payments Systems
The hotel chain found unauthorized malware that targeted credit card information.
FBI Investigates Hacker Connected to Largest Theft of Internet Credentials
More than 1 billion usernames and passwords and 500 email addresses were allegedly stolen.
Microsoft to Offer Cloud Services From Germany to Ease Privacy Fears in Europe
The measure is designed to ensure that clients' data remains in Germany.
5 Ways Your Employees Are Unintentionally Sabotaging Your Data Security
Your employees, even the ones that only have your company's best interest at heart, may unintentionally be making a series of critical mistakes that could put your data security at great risk.
Protecting Against Data Breaches Is as Easy as 1 - 2
Two-step verification is universally available, simple to use and makes your data vastly more secure.
Coconut Water Empire to Bust: A Data-Breach Case Study
Think hackers are interested in attacking only large enterprises? Get with it.