FTC bans Texas media company from sharing location data Security Staff January 19, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned Texas company InMarket Media from selling precise location data for advertising purposes.Read More
49% of organizations cite poor training as cause for privacy concerns Security Staff January 18, 2024 According to a recent data privacy report, 43% say their privacy budget is underfunded and 51% of respondents expect a decrease in budget.Read More
68% of IT workers feel overwhelmed with data access restrictions Security Staff January 16, 2024 A report found that 68% of IT workers feel overwhelmed by the number of technical resources that are required to access the data they need to work.Read More
Cyber incidents ranked most important risk globally Security Staff January 16, 2024 According to the Allianz Risk Barometer, cyber incidents (ransomware, data breaches and IT disruptions) are the top global concern of 2024.Read More
There were over 4,000 ransomware victims in 2023 Security Staff January 15, 2024 According to a recent report, there 2343 4,368 ransomware victims in 2023, a 55% surge from 2022. Business services suffered the most attacks.Read More
Alabama law firm issues data breach notification Security Staff January 12, 2024 An Alabama-based law firm announced that the company experienced a data breach affecting client information, including insurance information.Read More
FTC blocks data broker from selling information Security Staff January 12, 2024 The FTC has prohibited X-Mode Social and Outlogic from selling or sharing sensitive data to settle allegations regarding precise location data.Read More
Cybercriminals target critical infrastructure in 2023 cyberattack Security Staff January 11, 2024 According to a recent Forescout report, the second wave of 2023 Danish energy sector cyberattacks took advantage of unpatched firewalls.Read More
71% of drivers consider buying older cars due to data privacy concerns Security Staff January 11, 2024 Data privacy within the automotive industry was analyzed in a report, finding that 72% of drivers are uncomfortable automakers sharing their data.Read More
Fallon Ambulance announces data breach affecting over 900,000 patients Security Staff January 11, 2024 Fallon Ambulance, a medical transportation company based in Boston, is being investigated for a data breach including patient and employee data.Read More