Data Security

Attackers are using stolen email addresses to try to steal victims' bank account numbers.

Payment cards used at Grand Casino Mille Lacs were subsequently used to make fraudulent purchases, and may have been compromised by an unauthorized individual who used malware.

A Canadian federal bill that would force companies to notify individuals of breaches moved a step closer to being law in October.

British Columbia's provincial government is notifying 15,000 individuals after a privacy breach in its Wildfire Management Branch.

If organizations are looking to raise their security profile, they should certainly examine these commonly overlooked areas.

Home Depot's breach could have resulted from a vulnerability in Windows that was patched too late into the attack.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced on Monday that an investigation is underway regarding a cyber security intrusion into some of its systems.

A letter sent to Congressional leaders states that legislation to address data breaches should cover all entities that handle sensitive information.