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Cloud Configuration Error Exposes 260,000+ Actors
in Cyber Security, IT TipsMore than 260,000 actors have had their personal data exposed thanks to yet another misconfigured cloud server. Researchers at SafetyDetectives led by Anurag Sen discovered the unprotected Elasticsearch server, which contained 1GB of data, amounting to 9.5 million records. It apparently belonged to New Orleans-based casting agency MyCastingFile.com, which has recruited actors for Terminator movies, TV show True Detective and other […]
Twitter Confirms 130 Accounts Hacked
in Cyber Security, IT TipsTwitter has revealed the true extent of this week’s large-scale cyber-attack that saw the accounts of multiple celebrities compromised. The social media giant said a total of 130 accounts were targeted as part of a major cybersecurity incident that took place two days ago. Following the attack, what appeared to be a Bitcoin scam was tweeted from the hijacked […]
Three-Quarters of UK Businesses Facing Compliance Problems Following Lockdown
in Cyber Security, IT TipsThree-quarters (75%) of UK data protection officers (DPOs) anticipate the Covid-19 lockdown will cause difficulties in meeting data compliance obligations, potentially leading to large fines, according to a study by Guardum. In the survey, 72% of DPOs expect a backlog of data subject access requests (DSARs) upon returning to the office, while 3% are concerned there will […]
Tackle your business challenges head on – With Office 365 Compliance
in Cyber Security, IT Tips“How can I control what happens with my data and where it ends up?” With Office 365 this is an easy challenge to solve; ensure data compliance with the built-in Enterprise-grade security. Struggling to maintain total data security? A sound cybersecurity strategy is vital to any business. Where data security is concerned you should take […]
Billions of Banking and Social Media Credentials Available Online
in Cyber Security, IT TipsAround 15 billion credentials are in circulation in cyber-criminal marketplaces. According to new research from Digital Shadows, a 300% increase in stolen credentials from over 100,000 data breaches in the past two years means there are more than 15 billion credentials in circulation. These include credentials for bank accounts, social media and video streaming services. Of these, more […]