Latest Data breach Stories

ThreatMetrix Offers Best Practices for Consumers to Avoid Falling Victim to Fraud San Jose, CA (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 ThreatMetrix™, the fastest-growing provider of integrated Web fraud and cybersecurity solutions, today announced several cybercrime scenarios and preventative tips for consumers to stay protected while shopping for mom this Mother’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation, Mother’s Day spending this year is expected to reach $168.94 on average, with total...

Comprehensive network security measures, backed by a data breach response plan, replace concern with confidence KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In a recent survey, the majority of corporate risk managers and senior executives expressed concern about cyber risks. Yet many U.S. companies do not have a network security or privacy liability insurance program to protect themselves. In other words, they feel vulnerable but aren't sure what to do about it. A new report by...

Data breach and privacy loss requires immediate and in depth incident response to help minimize loss and put protocols in place to prevent further intrusion. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 McCann Investigations Dallas division, a Texas-based private investigations firm announces integration of its investigation tools, combining digital forensics and traditional private investigations which is essential to facilitating complex investigations involving data breach and privacy loss cases....

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon will host two client webinars on the company's "2013 Data Breach Investigations Report" on Thursday (May 2). Wade Baker, principal author of the DBIR, will share analysis from this year's report, which is based on data from Verizon and 18 global security and law enforcement agencies. Baker's presentation will also include tips for businesses on the best way to protect against cyberthreats. WHEN: Thursday, May 2...

Data Breach Thought Leader Rick Kam of ID Experts To Speak in D.C. PORTLAND, Ore., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Identity theft is the nation's fastest-growing crime, claiming almost ten million victims per year, according to FBI statistics. Medical identity theft is the latest threat to affect patients--especially senior citizens. To address this growing epidemic, the Federal Trade Commission will host the educational forum "Senior Identity Theft: A Problem in This Day and Age" to...

Leading identity theft protection company provides tips for consumers to help protect them from identity theft in the event of a data breach CHANTILLY, Va., April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of the recent LivingSocial.com data breach, Identity Guard(®), a leading identity theft protection company, warns consumers to be aware of the increased risk of identity theft and provides tips on how they can help protect themselves from becoming a victim. In a recent study released this...

Data breaches are costly; companies that suffer a data breach lose 35% of impacted customers according to a recent study by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Scott & Scott, LLP says companies should institute data security measures before they have a breach. Southlake, Texas (PRWEB) April 25, 2013 Various studies have shown that companies that suffer a data breach lose customers and suffer financial and reputational damage. The headlines are filled with data breach stories ranging from...

The majority of breached companies admit to consequences, including high business impact, yet they still struggle to take steps to mitigate future incidents COSTA MESA, Calif., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Experian Data Breach Resolution and the Ponemon Institute today released a new study that finds that, despite the majority of companies experiencing or anticipating significant cost and business disruption due to a material data breach, they still struggle to take the...

Report Offers New Insight Into Data Thieves and Their Motives; 'Understand Your Adversary' is Critical to Effective Defense and Response NEW YORK, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Verizon 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report" reveals that large-scale financial cybercrime and state-affiliated espionage dominated the security landscape in 2012. Taking the top spot for all breaches in the 2013 report is financially motived cybercrime (75 percent), with state-affiliated espionage...

LONDON, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A global study of consumer attitudes towards company stewardship of personal data conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) shows that data breaches can cause major damage to the business of the companies affected. The study, written by the EIU and entitled "Privacy Uncovered: Can private life exist in the digital age?", was sponsored by Beazley. It reflects the views of more than 750 consumers around the world, exploring in detail...