The 1.2 terabyte MOAB file is broken up into over 3,800 folders, each one representing a prior data leak that saw personal information or credentials make their way to the open internet. In total there are over 26 billion records.
Cyber Security
Cyber criminals, state-sponsored hackers and even the occasional disgruntled employee are constantly looking to gain unauthorized access for a variety of purposes: theft of money, cyber espionage, personal information for sale or for use in scams, and damage to critical infrastructure for just a few of the most common.
So how does an organization mitigate an entire world full of continual cyber attacks? Just as buildings have a number of necessary elements of physical security: access control, cameras, alarms and so on; there are similar key elements of cyber security that are absolutely vital for just about any modern business.
It starts with identifying and closing the most common doors that attackers use. For example, phishing attacks on employees are far and away the most common initial point of entry. The breach of even a low-level employee account can quickly turn into an escalation in access privileges and the ability to reach sensitive information. This is also true of smart devices, which are generally more poorly secured than computers and phones.
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A ransomware gang that recently hit major UK retailers such as Marks & Spencer with cyber attacks is now setting its sights on US companies, according to a warning from Google's security team.
Second ransomware attack on Toll Group in three months shows lightning can strike twice, and there's no grace period that's honored before the next attack.
Toyota Motor Corporation has been the victim of a series of data breaches in Australia, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan over the past six months. Latest data breach in Japan has impacted 3.1 million customers’ information.
KnowBe4's State of Privacy and Security Report found that employee awareness of cybersecurity best practices is so appalling that most workers cannot identify common security risks.
Banks' current measures against cyber fraud are falling short – and the numbers don’t lie. With a hyperactive threat landscape, what steps should financial institutions take to maximize cybersecurity?
Upgrading to the “latest and greatest” technology isn’t always feasible for businesses, given the cost and disruption involved in constantly changing processes and switching solutions. So how can today’s organizations better understand when it makes sense to upgrade—and when it doesn’t?
By truly understanding the service level agreements of a cloud service provider, enterprises can ensure that the joint responsibility of securing data, applications and processes is maintained, allowing IT teams to create a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.










