Failing to secure a database is a rookie mistake, and especially embarrassing (and dangerous) for a charity that primarily serves minors.
An unsecured database at GetSchooled left 930,000 clients’ personal identifiable information exposed
Aetna attacked by phishing scam, exposes 500,000 clients’ information
Insider threats are one of the most overlooked high-damage cybersecurity threats. No one wants to believe that their employees are out to get them, but even non-malicious insiders can do massive damage fast.
TaskRabbit stopped a breach and force customers change passwords
Credential stuffing attacks can be devastating. In this case, TaskRabbit got lucky, but they may not be as fortunate next time.
Ransomware attack at Forward Air disrupts services
Ransomware is increasingly being used to disrupt business operations instead of just snatch business data, and that’s equally bad news for every company.
Human Error at TennCare exposes 3.300 patients’ personally identifiable information
To err is human…unfortunately. But increased security awareness training can help reduce a company’s chance of experiencing a damaging security incident by up to 70%.