Ransomware is often the unwelcome gift that comes with a phishing email. By failing to train staffers to resist phishing attacks, companies leave themselves open for ransomware infections.
Ransomware attack leaks 48,000 University Hospital New Jersey documents, containing sensitive information
Customer information exposed after unauthorized access to a Staples’ system
Unauthorized access to data can be a deliberate inside attack or an employee accident, but it’s always a problem that opens you up to a cascade of potential headaches.
REvil ransomware claims SeaCharge International as its next victim
Corporate secrets are a huge market, and attacks like this are on the rise with the growth of “as a service” cybercrime. Extra protection must be provided for proprietary data, especially when a company handles sensitive information.
Data leak at Razer exposes 100,000 users’ personal information
An unlocked database like this is a treasure trove for cybercriminals – and a rookie mistake by a tech company. It’s a ding on Razer’s reputation.
Credit card information compromised after skimming attack on Adobe’s Magento platform
When you’re running a hosting platform, especially one that empowers financial transactions, clients expect you to have cybersecurity under control, and will be less likely to do business with a company that fails at that basic requirement.