Data Security

Hotel Beacon in New York City is notifying an undisclosed number of individuals that the security of its payment card processing systems was compromised.

IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said budget cuts are prompting the agency to expand its online services even as watchdog groups warn the expansion could increase the risk of additional breaches.

Personal information was improperly disclosed to one or more recovery and/or rehabilitation service providers that are unaffiliated with Unity Recovery Group.

The Wall Street Journal reports that some of MasterCard's biggest issuers refused to back the breach settlement.

Four of 11 Heartland Payment Systems computers stolen in a burglary are believed to have contained personal information.

Australian supermarket chain Woolworths cancelled more than $1.3 million (AU) worth of e-gift cards, following an email blunder.

A new survey shows board members across several industries are holding more C-level execs responsible in cases of data breaches.