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9 Ways to Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches
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Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
January 20, 2021
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What is a supply chain attack? The danger of third-party breaches
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What is a supply chain attack? The danger of third-party breaches

Your business could be at risk of a data breach from a compromised vendor. Learn about supply chain attacks and how to best protect yourself.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
January 22, 2021
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9 Ways to Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches
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9 Ways to Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches

This is a complete guide to preventing third-party data breaches. Learn about how organizations like yours are keeping themselves and their customers safe.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
January 20, 2021
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The 52 Biggest Data Breaches [Updated for 2021]
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The 52 Biggest Data Breaches [Updated for 2021]

Our updated list for 2021 ranks the 52 biggest data breaches of all time, ranked by number of people impacted. Learn from their mistakes.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
January 20, 2021
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What Are Cloud Leaks?
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What Are Cloud Leaks?

Cloud leaks are a unique risk facing businesses that store data in the cloud or use vendors who do. And they're caused by misconfigurations, not hackers.
UpGuard Team
UpGuard Team
November 25, 2020
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What is a Data Breach?
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What is a Data Breach?

A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private/confidential information to an untrusted environment.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
November 24, 2020
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What are Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)?
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What are Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)?

Indicators of compromise (IOCs) are pieces of forensic data, such as system log entries, system files or network traffic that identify malicious activity.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
October 20, 2020
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The LastPass Vulnerability and the Future of Password Security
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The LastPass Vulnerability and the Future of Password Security

Password managers are convenient but easily compromised. Read more to learn what the future has in store for password security.
UpGuard Team
UpGuard Team
October 19, 2020
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Spotify Resets User Passwords to Protect Against Third Party Data Breaches
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Spotify Resets User Passwords to Protect Against Third Party Data Breaches

The LinkedIn data breach compromised hundreds of thousands of passwords, leaving accounts wide open across numerous sites. Spotify took action.
UpGuard Team
UpGuard Team
October 19, 2020
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What is the Cost of a Data Breach in 2020?
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What is the Cost of a Data Breach in 2020?

The global average cost of a data breach have grew by 12 percent in the last five years to $3.92 million.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
October 19, 2020
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What is Sensitive Data?
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What is Sensitive Data?

Sensitive data is information that must be protected against unauthorized access.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
October 19, 2020
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What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
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What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Protected health information (PHI) is any information about health status, provision of health care or payment for health care that is created or collected
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
October 19, 2020
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How to Prevent Data Breaches
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How to Prevent Data Breaches

Data breaches occur when information security and data security are compromised, resulting in sensitive information being exposed, copied, or stolen.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
October 13, 2020
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What is a Data Leak?
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What is a Data Leak?

A data leak is when sensitive data is accidentally exposed physically, on the Internet or any other form including lost hard drives or laptops.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
October 1, 2020
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Data Leaks and the Deep Web: Swimming in the Deep End
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Data Leaks and the Deep Web: Swimming in the Deep End

The deep web makes up 95-99% of the entire internet. The dark web makes up less than 1%. UpGuard explores how deep web assets can lead to data exposure.
Kaushik Sen
Kaushik Sen
August 5, 2020
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Chris Vickery Security Expert Joins UpGuard
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Chris Vickery Security Expert Joins UpGuard

Security expert Chris Vickery, as cited in The New York Times, Forbes, Reuters, BBC, LA Times, and The Washington Post, has joined UpGuard.
UpGuard Team
UpGuard Team
August 5, 2020
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The Amex Partner Data Breach and Downstream Liability
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The Amex Partner Data Breach and Downstream Liability

Learn more about the recent American Express data breach notification and what it means for cardholders worldwide.
UpGuard Team
UpGuard Team
August 5, 2020
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