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Data security continues to fail despite rigid regulations
Breach Prevention

Data security continues to fail despite rigid regulations

UK Data Breaches Continue to Put Millions at Risk, Costing Billions, Analysis Finds. Genuine data security lacking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Australia's OAIC orders Clearview AI to delete all images of Australians in landmark privacy win
Surveillance

Australia's OAIC orders Clearview AI to delete all images of Australians in landmark privacy win

Clearview AI does not comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and 'interfered with the privacy of Australian invidividuals'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2021
Ministry of Defence reports 546 potential data breaches over the year
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ministry of Defence reports 546 potential data breaches over the year

In total there were 546 reported incidents of potential data breaches in the most recent financial year, up from 463 in the previous year (2018/19).

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards speaks at TechFest 2020
Data Protection

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards speaks at TechFest 2020

Edwards has a clear message: If New Zealand businesses undermine the issue of privacy, they will ruin their business.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
UK privacy watchdog 'deeply concerned' about live facial recognition
Data Protection

UK privacy watchdog 'deeply concerned' about live facial recognition

The UK Information Commissioner warns that live facial recognition technology poses significant privacy risks, urging strict adherence to data laws.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment
Breach Prevention

Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment

Heavy fines of GBP £183.39 million for British Airways and GBP £99.2 million for Marriott underscore the critical need for immediate cybersecurity investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed
Breach Prevention

Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed

Kathmandu is notifying potentially affected customers directly and has advised them to change their passwords for its online loyalty programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
New analysis paints a grim picture of data management pre-GDPR
Storage

New analysis paints a grim picture of data management pre-GDPR

Redscan's data reveals most data breach reports were late and incomplete, and that GDPR is not necessarily the panacea solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
NordVPN rounds up the worst data breaches of 2018
Virtual Private Networks

NordVPN rounds up the worst data breaches of 2018

In 2018, over a billion people were impacted by data breaches. From British Airways to Marriott, NordVPN highlights the most severe security lapses.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Information Commissioner's Office stories

Intelliworx urges government to boost SME cybersecurity in budget
Multi-factor authentication

Intelliworx urges government to boost SME cybersecurity in budget

Intelliworx is urging the Australian Federal Government to bolster cybersecurity measures and funding support in the forthcoming budget.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Malicious attacks leading source of data breaches
Breach Prevention

Malicious attacks leading source of data breaches

Businesses need to keep their prevention and detection technologies top of mind by ensuring that they have the appropriate protective controls in place.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
Australian data breach statistics revealed in OAIC report
Fintech

Australian data breach statistics revealed in OAIC report

Australia's data breach report reveals an increase in notifications, with attacks and human error taking the blame.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
Why CEOs can be the weakest link in cybersecurity – Mimecast
Breach Prevention

Why CEOs can be the weakest link in cybersecurity – Mimecast

Research by Vanson Bourne revealed that 44% of respondents believed that their CEO was the weak link in their cybersecurity operation.

By Nick Lennon • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Organisations still not getting cybersecurity fundamentals right - Wavelink
Multi-factor authentication

Organisations still not getting cybersecurity fundamentals right - Wavelink

Many organisations fail at basic cybersecurity, relying solely on advanced tools. Wavelink highlights the vital need for timely patches and employee training.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
Finance breaches highlight need for internal cyber vigilance - Bitglass
Breach Prevention

Finance breaches highlight need for internal cyber vigilance - Bitglass

The financial services sector reported the second-highest number of data breaches in the 12-month period covered by the latest OIAC report.

By Dave Shephard • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Key threats businesses must be vigilant against – LogRhythm
Security Information and Event Management

Key threats businesses must be vigilant against – LogRhythm

At home and abroad, companies anticipate cyber-crime will be the most disruptive economic crime of 2019 and 2020.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
NDB report: Stronger authentication practices needed
Multi-factor authentication

NDB report: Stronger authentication practices needed

The Australian Information Commissioner (OIAC) has released the latest quarterly report on the notifications under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Expert comment: Latest NDB report shows Aus is being targeted
Breach Prevention

Expert comment: Latest NDB report shows Aus is being targeted

The OIAC received 262 notifications in the three months, the highest number since the commencement of the NDB scheme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019