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Data Breaches

Articles, news, and research on data breaches and how to prevent them.
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9 Ways to Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches
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Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
May 25, 2021
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The 56 Biggest Data Breaches (Updated for 2021)
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The 56 Biggest Data Breaches (Updated for 2021)

Our updated list for 2021 ranks the 56 biggest data breaches of all time, ranked by impact. Learn from their mistakes to avoid costly data breaches.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
June 11, 2021
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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
June 2, 2021
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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
June 2, 2021
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What is a supply chain attack? Why you should be worried about your vendors
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What is a supply chain attack? Why you should be worried about your vendors

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
May 26, 2021
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How to Prevent Supply Chain Attacks with the Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
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How to Prevent Supply Chain Attacks with the Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

A Zero Trust Architecture is one of the most effective defenses against Supply Chain attacks. Learn how to implement this framework in 7 steps.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
May 26, 2021
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How to Prevent Supply Chain Attacks by Securing PAM
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How to Prevent Supply Chain Attacks by Securing PAM

Supply chain attacks occur when privileged access accounts are abused. By protecting these accounts the risk of such attacks can be mitigated.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
May 26, 2021
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How to Prevent Supply Chain Attacks with an Assume Breach Mentality
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How to Prevent Supply Chain Attacks with an Assume Breach Mentality

Supply chain attacks could be prevented if all network activity is assumed to be malicious. Learn how to implement an Assume Breach framework.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
May 26, 2021
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How to Prevent Supply Chain Attacks with Honeytokens
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How to Prevent Supply Chain Attacks with Honeytokens

Supply chain attacks are on the rise but their attempts could be detected with Honeytokens. Learn how to implement them into your cybersecurity.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
May 26, 2021
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11 tactics to prevent supply chain attacks (highly effective)
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11 tactics to prevent supply chain attacks (highly effective)

Supply chain attacks are on the rise. Follow these prevention tips to avoid falling victim to these devastating breaches.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
May 26, 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
May 25, 2021
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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
May 25, 2021
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15 signs your vendor has been breached in 2021
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15 signs your vendor has been breached in 2021

Here are some signs to look out for that may indicate that your vendor has suffered a data breach.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
May 4, 2021
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How to Prevent Data Breaches in 2021
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How to Prevent Data Breaches in 2021

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
April 27, 2021
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Was my Facebook data leaked? Find out in 2 steps
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Was my Facebook data leaked? Find out in 2 steps

Find out in two steps whether your Facebook data was included in the 500+ million account details that were published on the dark web.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
April 7, 2021
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What is the Cost of a Data Breach in 2021?
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What is the Cost of a Data Breach in 2021?

Learn about the global costs of a data breach and how to implement the right defenses to protect your business.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
March 22, 2021
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How to Fix The Top 10 Critical CVEs That Can Lead To A Data Breaches
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How to Fix The Top 10 Critical CVEs That Can Lead To A Data Breaches

Learn more about how to fix these top 10 CVEs that commonly lead to data breaches.
UpGuard Team
UpGuard Team
March 16, 2021
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