In this Tech Security Year in Review for 2023, let's look into the top data breaches of the past year.
Each factor contributes to the growing threatscape, demanding a proactive and adaptable cybersecurity approach to safeguard your organization against the complexities of modern data security challenges in 2024.
Inadequate Security Measures: Some breaches exposed vulnerabilities in security measures, including insufficient protection of sensitive data, ineffective encryption practices, or flaws in authentication systems.
Data Variety: Most breaches included personal information, financial data, and login credentials, emphasizing the value of such data to cybercriminals.
Fortify Your Cybersecurity Posture in 2024 with Access Governance The message from the year's security breaches clarifies the urgency in strengthening your defenses against unauthorized access, data breaches, and compliance challenges that loom larger than ever.
Integration with Security Tools: Collaborating with other security tools, such as SIEM solutions, enhances overall security by correlating access data with security events.
Explore the insights shared in this blog, from the causes and patterns of data breaches to the recurring themes of security incidents.
Twitter Data Breach: A concerning breach exposed 200 million user email addresses, raising questions about security effectiveness despite a previously fixed flaw.
PayPal Data Breach: Unauthorized access using stolen credentials sparked concerns about login security and protective measures.
ChatGPT Data Leak: A ChatGPT bug resulted in a data leak, exposing personal data and emphasizing the importance of rigorous AI model testing and security measures.
PharMerica Data Breach: PharMerica's breach compromised the personal data of 5.8 million individuals, emphasizing the persistent targeting of healthcare providers.
Roblox Data Breach: A data breach exposed 4,000 Roblox developers' data, raising concerns about platform security and risks for developers and users.
Maximus Data Breach: Maximus, a government contractor, suffered a massive breach, exposing 8 to 11 million citizens' health data emphasizing vulnerabilities in contractor systems.
Duolingo Data Breach: Duolingo's data breach affecting 2.6 million users highlighted risks associated with language learning platforms highlighting the fact that no industry escapes.
Forever 21 Data Breach: Forever 21's data breach affecting 500,000 customers raised concerns about preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Topgolf Callaway Data Breach: Topgolf Callaway's large data breach raised concerns about the security of customer information in the sports and recreation industry.
Ontario Birth Registry Data Breach / MOVEit: Ontario's birth registry confirmed a data breach affecting 3.4 million people, underscoring challenges in securing healthcare data.
23andMe Data Breach: 23andMe's data breach through credential stuffing raised concerns about potentially misusing sensitive genetic information.
Indian Council of Medical Research Data Breach: A massive data breach exposed COVID test and health data of around 815 million Indian citizens, prompting calls for a government investigation.
Infosys Data Breach: Infosys' security event accentuated the vulnerability of IT services companies and the need for comprehensive security measures.
This Cyber News was published on securityboulevard.com. Publication date: Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:13:05 +0000