Data Breaches

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Data Breaches

Data Breaches

The LastPass Data Breach (Event Timeline And Key Lessons)

A timeline of events from the LastPass data breach spanning from 2022-2023. Also includes key lessons to help you avoid suffering a similar fate.
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Top 5 Security Misconfigurations Causing Data Breaches

Overlooking these errors could be putting your business at risk of a costly data breach in 2023.
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How to Detect Identity Breaches (Before It’s Too Late)

Find out how your organization can detect identity breaches and how UpGuard can help.
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The State of University Cybersecurity: 3 Major Problems in 2024

Learn the three security flaws increasing the risk of data breaches in the higher education sector in 2023.
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A Data Leak Detection Guide for the Tech Industry in 2024

A critical data leak detection guide for companies in the tech industry in 2023.
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How to Prevent Data Breaches in 2024 (Highly Effective Strategy)

Learn how to implement an effective security control strategy for defending against data breaches in 2023
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How Did Kaseya Get Hacked?

Learn the cause of the Kaseya ransomware attack and how your business can avoid a similar fate.
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How Did Red Cross Get Hacked?

Learn the cause of the Red Cross hack and what safeguards to implement to avoid a similar fate.
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How Did the Cash App Data Breach Happen?

Learn what made the Cash App possible and what you can do to avoid a similar fate.
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How Did Plex Get Hacked in 2022?

Learn how Plex got hacked and what you can do to avoid a similar breach.
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What Caused the Uber Data Breach in 2022?

Find out what caused the Uber data breach and how your business can avoid suffering a similar fate.
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How Did LAUSD Get Hacked in 2022?

Learn what made the LAUSD hack possible and what steps your business can take to avoid a similar fate
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What Caused the Medibank Data Breach?

Learn the reason why the Medibank data breach was possible and the security measures you can implement to avoid a similar fate.
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Top 3 Threats to Businesses Impacted by the Optus Data Breach

Every Australian business impacted by the Optus data breach now faces three critical cyber threats placing them at a higher risk of also suffering a breach
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How Did the Optus Data Breach Happen?

The Optus data breach was caused by a culmination of three different security flaws. In this post, we break them down.
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How to Avoid a Disaster Like the Optus Breach

The Optus data breach was nothing short of a disaster. By following these guidelines, you can avoid a similar fate.
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