Cybersecurity Technology
Data Privacy in 2019
Data privacy has been top of mind for both individuals and corporation over the past few years. 2018 spotlighted the conversation with events like the passing of the GDPR regulation and multiple big-name breaches from corporations including Marriott, Facebook and Google. As a result, there is added pressure and expectations for companies to take the proper…
Read MoreTop 5 Security Projects of 2019
Not every project can be done all at once, so our team at Brite compiled a list of the top 5 security project for 2019 to help guide you in this season of planning. Below are the 5 most critical projects to ensure proper protection of your devices, network and cloud infrastructures. 1. Device visibility The…
Read MoreWhat is the most secure payment method?
The holiday season is officially here! What does everyone do in preparation for jingle bells, tree trimming and candle lighting? Shopping of course! No one wants to ruin the holidays is by becoming a victim of a fraudulent attack. Attacks on personal data happen both online and in-stores, and rethinking your payment method is the…
Read MoreBreach Breakdown: Nordstrom
What Happened: Nordstrom Another week, another retail breach. Nordstrom is the latest retailer to experience a data breach. But, this breach is unlike the others because it exposed employee, not customer, information. The exposed information includes: Employee names Social Security numbers Dates of birth Check account Routing numbers Salaries Nordstrom did not disclose the number…
Read MoreBreach Breakdown: HSBC
What Happened: HSBC bank is notifying U.S. customers of a breach that has compromised personal and financial data. The attack occurred over a 10 day period, from October 4 to October 14. After HSBC detected the breach, the bank announced it “suspended online access to prevent further unauthorized entry” to affected accounts. While the bank…
Read MoreRelationships are everything in security
Executives for the St. Louis Cardinals, one of the most successful franchises in Major League Baseball history, are under investigation by the F.B.I. and Justice Department prosecutors. The front-office personnel are accused of hacking into an internal network of the Houston Astros to steal information. The accused hacking illustrates several pain points that enterprises across…
Read MoreBreach Breakdown: Radisson Rewards
What happened: The Radisson Rewards program has experienced a data breach affecting “less than 10 percent” of members. An exact number has not been released. Information including names, physical addresses, countries of residence, email addresses, as well as some company names, telephone numbers, frequent flyer numbers and Radisson Rewards member numbers were compromised. No financial…
Read MoreBreach Breakdown: Girl Scouts
What happened: An unknown party gained access to the Girl Scouts of Orange County organization’s email account last month. Around 2,800 members of the Girl Scouts tribe received a letter about the breach of personal information. Information accessed includes names, birth dates, home addresses, insurance policy numbers, and health history. The information was kept for travel…
Read MoreBreach Breakdown: Pentagon
What happened: The U.S. Department of Defense suffered a data breach affecting at least 30,000 service members and employees. An unnamed third-party vendor was compromised exposing the personal and payment card information of the military and civilian workers. The method and date of the attack are not known. Pentagon leadership was informed of the…
Read MoreBreach Breakdown: Shopper Approved
The Breach Shopper Approved is the latest Magecart victim. A malicious JavaScript compromised the code of the popular plugin that online retailers can embed their sites to allow customers to post opinions and ratings. A payment card skimmer code had been added to a legitimate file that collected information entered in checkout forms. Compared to…
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