The History of Data Breaches

As the wave of data breaches continues to crash down on companies, let’s take a look back at some of the largest and most damaging data breaches on record. Read on for a historical walk through breaches over time as well as resources for preventing data breaches.

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HSBC US Customers Hit by Data Breach

HSBC, one of the largest banks in the world, confirmed this week that some of its US customers' bank accounts were hacked in October, possibly by stolen credentials.

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Apple’s T2 Chip Raises Hardware Security Bar

Apple's new T2 security chip has several features designed to thwart attackers including a feature that makes it difficult to eavesdrop on a laptop's microphone.

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Mozilla Erects Major Roadblock for Trackers

A new Firefox update blocks cookies and storage access from third-party trackers, substantially beefing up the browser's privacy options for users.

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How Do We Stop the Widening Cybersecurity Gap?

To celebrate the second week of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) we created an infographic on the cybersecurity skills gap. What is it? How can organizations solve it? What opportunities exist for students looking to learn more in the field?

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Smart Devices: How To Secure Your Connected Family

To kickoff National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and help families protect their smart homes against cyber threats, we created an infographic around IoT devices, vulnerabilities, and how to best secure them.

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Digital Guardian, Microsoft Enhance Integrated Data Loss Prevention Capabilities

Both Digital Guardian and Microsoft customers can extend their data protection policies across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms to safeguard their data against all threats.

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Data Breaches Have Lasting Effect on Stock Price

A recent study looked at stocks from 28 companies that experienced a breach of one million people or more and found that in the long run breached companies underperformed the market.

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T-Mobile Breach Affects Two Million Customers

A breach at T-Mobile, discovered seven days ago, exposed the personal information of two million customers.

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Do Your State Laws Protect You? The United States Data Breach Heatmap

Navigating United States data breach laws can get confusing. Each state has its own set of laws, and some are stricter than others. Check out our infographic and comprehensive state-by-state guide to steer your way through U.S. data breach laws.

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