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Cybersecurity
The Cost of a Data Breach in 2024
As data breaches continue to grow in severity and frequency, so too do their costs. The global average cost of a data breach in 2024 has increased by 10% in just one year, reaching $4.88 million. What are the common reasons for data breaches in 2024? How long do breaches take to report and fix? […]
Blockchain
Could Blockchain Have Prevented AT&T Data Breach? Expert Insights
On 12 July 2024, American telecommunications giant AT&T published a press release stating that customer data was illegally downloaded from its workspace onto a third-party cloud platform in April 2024. According to numerous reports over 100 million customers were affected by the breach. The situation continued to escalate way into the weekend as AT&T allegedly […]
Cybersecurity
Biggest Data Breaches And Cyber Hacks of 2023 And 2024
Every time you endlessly scroll down your social media feed, two cyberattacks will happen somewhere in the world, occurring at a rate of one attack every 39 seconds. Experts predict that data breaches will cost the global economy $9.5 trillion in 2024. Given that most of us will use the same email address for multiple […]
Tech 101
Tech Headlines of the Week: GTA6, Google's AI & Genetic Data Breaches
In the world of technology, each week brings a fresh wave of innovation and developments that shape the digital landscape. The past week has been nothing short of eventful, from groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) models to the resurgence of cryptocurrencies and the introduction of game-changing tools for tech professionals. Join us as we explore the […]
Cybersecurity
23andMe Data Breach: When Genetic Privacy Becomes a Commodity
In 2020, the business world took notice as investment firm Blackstone acquired Ancestry, a leading online platform for family history, in a staggering $4.7 billion deal. Owning an extensive database of 27 billion records and a DNA network of over 18 million individuals, the acquisition fueled debates about the commodification of genetic privacy. The inherent inability […]
Information Assurance
10 Biggest Data Breaches of All Time - And How to Prevent Them
Data breaches. The term itself can ring alarm bells in most organizations, and for good reason. A data breach usually means thousands spent on remedial measures, millions in regulatory fines and the invaluable loss of customers' trust and confidence. (Also read: Massive Data Breaches: The Truth You Might Not Know About.) There have been numerous […]
Cybersecurity
Data Breach Response: 5 Essential Steps to Recovery
The global cost of cybercrime is expected to grow to a staggering $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. This statistic is both fascinating and scary as it reveals the ingenuity of hackers and their ability to hold the online world to ransom. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more businesses have adopted […]
Cybersecurity
Data Breach Response: 5 Essential Steps to Recovery
The global cost of cybercrime is expected to grow to a staggering $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. This statistic is both fascinating and scary as it reveals the ingenuity of hackers and their ability to hold the online world to ransom. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more businesses have adopted […]
Data Management
Data Breach Notification: The Legal and Regulatory Environment
In the United States, data protection has become a top priority among governments and individuals. With increased reliance on technology throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, especially, securing confidential data is more important than ever. In 2011, the Obama administration kicked off federal discussions surrounding data breach notification regulations. Four years later, he called for stronger privacy […]
Data Centers
Data Breach Notification: The Legal and Regulatory Environment
In the United States, data protection has become a top priority among governments and individuals. With an increased reliance on technology through the COVID-19 pandemic, especially, securing confidential data is more important than ever. In 2011, the Obama administration kicked off federal discussions surrounding data breach notification regulations. Four years later he called for stronger […]
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