Data Security

Even before an organization is breached, these processes should be put in place to limit damage, bolster technical defenses and help repair the brand.

Scottrade is notifying approximately 4.6 million clients that illegal activity occurred on its network and personal information may have been compromised.

T-Mobile CEO John Legere pulled no punches expressing his disgust over a hack yesterday at its credit vendor Experian that compromised the personal information of about 15 million T-Mobile customers, and rightly so according to industry insiders who believe T-Mobile's image now may be badly tarnished through no fault of its own.

Owing to a slew of lawsuits filed by banks and credit unions, the expected cost to Home Depot for a cyber intrusion may reach into the billions.

T-Mobile confirmed in a letter that the personally identifiable information of about 15 million customers has been obtained through a hack at Experian, a T-Mobile vendors hired to perform credit checks.

The Trump Hotel Collection confirmed that malware had gained unauthorized access to customer payment card data at seven properties.

Insurance to cover loss after a data breach is becoming mainstream, but buyers must investigate the options, reports Jesse Staniforth.