Security
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Misconfigured Microsoft database exposes 250M customers' information
While personally identifiable information was largely redacted, tech support scams could befall impacted customers.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Chipotle, Target CISOs: Repurpose talent for cyber
"I'm as likely to hire somebody with an economics degree as I am with computer science. Economics is about finding patterns in the data," said Dave Estlick, CISO of Chipotle.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 22, 2020 -
To fend off attacks, CISOs share threat information. Even with competitors
Target's CISO is a member of a Twin Cities-based group of CISOs formed to outline threats companies see.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Less than 2 years in, GDPR fines hit $126M
Google's $50 million fine for "intentional" data misuse remains the highest penalty to date.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 21, 2020 -
More cyberattacks tied to geopolitical conflict, businesses caught in the crosshairs
Companies saw an increase in cyberattacks attributed to foreign governments, a Radware study found. The report comes amid news nation-state hackers breached two U.S. municipalities in 2019.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Board members find cybersecurity risk an existential threat
As cyberthreats rise, board members want to be involved in an issue they say requires more than operational decisions enacted by IT management.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Security is key for retailers. But it can't stand in the way of efficiency, CIO says
When overhauling the furniture retailer's connectivity solutions, Rent-A-Center's Mike Santimaw had to shift the security-focused model of the business.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 14, 2020 -
CIO Dive's business technology predictions for 2020
In 2020, CIOs will spend their days using data to maximize the efficiency of their workforce, as cyberattacks and fierce competition loom large.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz , Roberto Torres , Naomi Eide • Jan. 13, 2020 -
25 business technology trends for 2020
As tech leaders plan for 2020 and beyond, keep a close eye on interoperability and making technology purchasing decisions that can remain flexible in the long-term.
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Is the US private sector prepared for cyber aggression from Iran? Legislators say no
Industry has struggled with open lines of communication during a cyber crisis, and the federal government navigates a tenuous balance with information sharing.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 09, 2020 -
A company is suing its hackers — it doesn't know who they are
In a search for redress, cable manufacturer Southwire filed a civil suit against "John Doe," the yet-to-be identified operators behind a ransomware attack.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 07, 2020 -
DHS warns of retaliation from Iran, potential cyberattacks
Iranian threat actors could already be "lying dormant" in U.S. computer networks, according to a former CIA officer.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 07, 2020 -
5 cybersecurity trends for 2020
With industry-known strains morphing into new killers and regulators dutifully watching for errors, companies are leaning on their infosec teams more than ever.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 06, 2020 -
Forrester: To stay secure, employers must balance insider threat protection and employee rights
Ethical challenges may require HR's involvement, but research found most HR professionals aren't serious enough about the topic.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 06, 2020 -
CIO Dive's Top News of 2019
The world of business technology is nonstop and the Top News of 2019 honors the constant churn.
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62% of breached data came from financial services in 2019
In financial services, an average breach costs $210 per record, while a "mega breach," like Capital One's, can cost up to $388 per record.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Macy's data breach caused by a customized Magecart attack, research finds
Digital skimmers have been around for years, but a new type of point-of-sale attack is tailored for the target.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 20, 2019 -
Kaspersky: IT security budgets fell in 2019
IT security budgets dropped by an average of $77,628 from 2018 to 2019.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 19, 2019 -
G Suite to cut off access to 'non-Google' apps by 2021 to protect account data
Third-party less secure apps include applications with access to a G Suite account's calendar, contacts, and email "via protocols such as CalDAV, CardDav and IMAP."
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 17, 2019 -
New Orleans declares state of emergency after cyberattack
The city is in "recovery mode," and while services have been disrupted, there was minimal data loss, Mayor LaToya Cantrell said at a press conference.
By Chris Teale , Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 16, 2019 -
REvil: The next prolific strain of ransomware to watch
GandCrab's successor is hitting dentists particularly hard.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 13, 2019 -
Dive Awards
CISO of the Year: Andy Powell, Maersk
Powell rapidly grew Maersk's cybersecurity organization, reestablishing resilience for a legacy company.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 09, 2019 -
CyrusOne hit by REvil ransomware, impacting 6 managed service customers
REvil is connected to the ransomware attacks on more than 23 Texas municipalities and 400 U.S. dentist offices.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 05, 2019 -
HackerOne's breach highlights security business partner risk
No malicious intent or activity was found and copies of the data were deleted after a HackerOne community member disclosed a vulnerability.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 05, 2019 -
58% of companies fail to meet GDPR's data request deadlines
By comparison, 70% of companies last year didn't meet requests on time, according to Talend.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 04, 2019
