Data breach stories

Threat actors now realise it’s more effective, faster, and cheaper to steal credentials and log in than trying to hack through technical controls.

“Excessive cybersecurity measures can hinder overall progress, but if measures are too relaxed, it can lead to serious incidents, resulting in potentially greater negative impacts."

Machiavelli's paradox of the mercenary points to the problem of money. However, the spook world has a broader explanation for why people betray their loyalty.

Hackers could get months or even years' worth of information that they didn't need.  And you should never let hackers get any more than they should.

The need for organisations to strengthen data security and promptly respond to suspected breaches is highlighted in the latest Notifiable data breaches report.

The average cost of a data breach in Australia has grown 32% in the last five years, reaching AU$4.03 million per the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report.

The analysis shows that despite increasingly stringent regulations and fines, a lack of genuine data security is still putting individuals’ data at risk, and costing organisations billions.

"When a data breach hits, real people lose real money - it goes way past the upfront costs that accompany stolen records and the number of people affected."

A total of 110.8 million accounts were breached in Q2 2023, with the US ranking first and amounting to almost half of all breaches from April through June. 

IBM Security has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, showing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023.

Certificates have become the stealth companion to our online world. But failing to manage them effectively can be more costly than a data breach.

Organisations with extensive use of security AI and automation helped cut data breach costs by INR 95m and reduce breach lifecycles by 153 days.

In today’s changing threat landscape and to meet evolving compliance and regulatory requirements, businesses of all sizes and industry sectors need to prioritize data protection.

Lack of encryption and loss of devices containing sensitive information responsible for data breaches at more than a third (35%) of organisations.

Pentera joins the list of solutions Netpoleon offers to help customers keep pace with the security challenges in today’s dynamic IT environments.

KnowBe4’s annual phishing benchmarking report finds untrained users are the biggest flaw in Asian organisations’ cyber defence layer.

In an increasingly interconnected world, organisations that prioritise information security can leverage this to gain a competitive edge.

The research from SOTI titled "The Technology Lifeline: Charting Digital Progress in Healthcare" highlights the scale and diversity of security risks.

As the healthcare sector moves to digitise processes and data, IT professionals in those organisations are managing an increasingly diverse portfolio of devices

Keeper Password Management Report indicates poor password practices could largely be due to feeling overwhelmed by cybersecurity.

More than a quarter of Australian consumers fear their mobile apps will be breached and need developers to invest more in delivering robust cyber protection.

ExtraHop was recognised with a customers’ choice distinction in Gartner peer insights voice of the customer for network detection and response.

According to Adapt's survey, 65% of cyber leaders expect funding increases, while 57% claim they still don't have the necessary budget.

It is crucial for developers to understand the nuances of input validation and discuss why sanitisation can pose risks to your systems and applications.