A data breach at Goto customers exposed their backup data to malicious actors, leading to a data breach that impacted those customers. Businesses need to be aware of the risks associated with data breaches and how to protect their organisations from this type of incident.
Data breaches, both external and internal, can be devastating for businesses. An external data breach is when hackers access sensitive data without authorisation, while an internal data breach occurs when employees or contractors access data without permission. Goto customers’ data breach was the result of malicious external activity.
It is important for businesses to conduct security assessments, implement data security policies and procedures and monitor systems to identify and address malicious threats as soon as possible. Companies should also identify key vulnerabilities that could lead to a data breach and develop a plan to mitigate or prevent data breaches from occurring. Furthermore, companies should ensure all data is encrypted, making it more difficult for malicious actors to access the information.
In the case of the Goto customers’ data breach, if the backup data had been encrypted, the damage done might have been limited. Even though encryption is not a guaranteed method of data protection, it can still help protect companies from malicious actors.
Businesses also need to develop and implement data security solutions such as secure data transmission, data loss prevention and data privacy policies to ensure secure data management and secure data storage. Companies should also have a plan in place should a data breach occur in order to quickly and effectively contain the damage.
Ultimately, businesses need to take proactive steps to protect their organisations from data breaches and handle data breach risks appropriately. Taking the necessary steps to secure data and respond quickly in the event of a data breach can help limit the impact on affected customers and businesses.
This Cyber News was published on securityaffairs.com. Publication date: Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:39:02 +0000