Tag: data loss

British hacker admits stealing satellite data from US Department of Defense

June 16, 2017

A British computer hacker has admitted breaking into a US military communications system and stealing the ranks, usernames, phone numbers, and email addresses of over 800 employees as well as IMEI data related to 30,000 satellite phones. 25-year-old Sean Caffrey, of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday to offences under … More British hacker admits stealing satellite data from US Department of Defense

Fines for poor data security double in UK

June 14, 2017

Experts have warned that a number of UK companies could find themselves on the end of ever-increasing data privacy fines if they do not adequately prepare themselves for the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A new report from PwC found that 23 enforcement notices were issued by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in … More Fines for poor data security double in UK

ICO urges businesses to focus on becoming GDPR compliant

May 26, 2017

The UK’s information commissioner Elizabeth Denham has urged businesses to be incentivized by the benefits of GDPR data security compliance, rather than the possible consequences. In a video addressing boardrooms across the country, Denham stated that businesses should not waste any time in preparing for “the biggest change to data protection law for a generation”. As … More ICO urges businesses to focus on becoming GDPR compliant

3 types of employees that can cause a data breach

May 25, 2017

When it comes to cybersecurity, what type of employee is most likely to cause a data breach? And how can companies protect themselves? We take a closer look. When it comes to cybercrime, it’s easy to imagine that the biggest threat to your company is external. However, more and more companies are realizing that trusted … More 3 types of employees that can cause a data breach

Is the world ready for GDPR? Privacy and cybersecurity impacts are far-reaching

May 24, 2017

On May 25th, in the year 2018, something called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will go into effect. That means your company, and every other company in the world, should already have a good answer to this question: “How will GDPR affect us?” In fact, I would argue that you are currently courting danger … More Is the world ready for GDPR? Privacy and cybersecurity impacts are far-reaching