Louis Columbus reports: Enterprises who are prioritizing privileged credential security are creating a formidable competitive advantage over their peers, ensuring operations won’t be interrupted by a breach. However, there’s a widening gap between those businesses protected from a breach and the many who aren’t. In quantifying this gap consider the typical U.S.-based enterprise will lose…
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60% of enterprises suffer data loss due to printer security breaches
CISO Mag reports: According to the security research firm, Quocirca printers which are connected to an organization’s network are the potential vector for cyber-attacks. In its report dubbed Global Print Security Landscape, 2019, Quocirca addressed the potential security vulnerabilities posed by connected printers. The report highlighted the risks of unsecured printers and also suggested businesses…
Preparing for Data Theft Challenges in K-12 Schools
From CIO Review: The advent of technological advancements has introduced a dramatic shift to the global education market providing a better and cost-effective education. The off-campus courses and edtech apps have facilitated the whole process of learning from home. This widely accepted model of education has enabled the U.S. to implement an online learning platform in 48…
Pap smears, STIs and flu: What the N.W.T. gov’t didn’t tell you about a stolen laptop (Part 1)
Priscilla Hwang provides a troubling update on a stolen laptop incident disclosed last year. This story is Part 1 of 3 on the stolen laptop files. Part 2 is scheduled for Tuesday and Part 3 will publish next week. The number of people whose personal health information was put at risk after a laptop was stolen last year…
B0r0nt0K Ransomware Wants $75,000 Ransom, Infects Linux Servers
Lawrence Abrams reports: A new ransomware called B0r0nt0K is encrypting victim’s web sites and demanding a 20 bitcoin, or approximately $75,000, ransom. This ransomware is known to infect Linux servers, but may also be able to encrypt users running Windows. In a BleepingComputer forum post, a user stated that a client’s web site was encrypted with the new B0r0nt0K Ransomware….
Major bug in IRCTC can allow hackers cancel train tickets booked by passengers: Top facts
IBT reports: For last the few years, Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has made headlines for wrong reasons particularly related customer data leaks on its websites and how slow it takes time to fix it. And yet, the state-run firm seems to have learnt any lessons, as a new report has emerged that…