Tag: data security

Nearly half of UK businesses experienced a cybersecurity incident in the last 12 months

April 24, 2017

Nearly half of all UK businesses have experienced a cybersecurity incident over the last 12 months, according to a new government paper. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2017 found that larger businesses were particularly at risk, with nearly 70% suffering a data breach or cyberattack, at a cost of around £20,000. Nearly a quarter of … More Nearly half of UK businesses experienced a cybersecurity incident in the last 12 months

Healthcare challenges: Ransomware and the Internet of Things are the tip of the iceberg

April 7, 2017

2015’s Anthem and Premera breaches made the general public more aware of the importance of security in healthcare organizations. 2016 brought fewer instances of massive healthcare breaches, but sadly this does not suggest that the problem has been solved. In fact, 2016 brought a surfeit of successful ransomware attacks in a variety of industries, and medical … More Healthcare challenges: Ransomware and the Internet of Things are the tip of the iceberg

Close to 1.4 billion data records compromised in 2016

March 31, 2017

Over a billion data records were compromised globally in 2016, according to Gemalto’s latest Breach Level Index. The report revealed that close to 1.4 billion records were involved in some sort of data breach, representing an incredible 86% increase compared to 2015. Identity theft, the authors of the report explained, was the most common type … More Close to 1.4 billion data records compromised in 2016

Consumer Reports launches new privacy and data security standard

March 10, 2017

Consumer Reports has announced it is to launch the first phase of a collaborative effort to set up a new standard for digital security for consumers, in an attempt to boost consumer confidence in privacy and data security. The new initiative will aim to bring out the positive aspects of previous similar schemes, and will … More Consumer Reports launches new privacy and data security standard

InterContinental Hotels Group confirms suspected data breach

February 13, 2017

The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has confirmed that 12 of its hotels across the Americas suffered a suspected data breach. The group first reported it was looking into irregularities at a small number of its properties back in December, an investigation that was conducted alongside leading cybersecurity firms. At the center of the investigation was IHG’s payment … More InterContinental Hotels Group confirms suspected data breach