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2015 Top Cyber Breaches: Are You Next?

169 million records were compromised in the 781 recorded incidents in 2015.[1] That is more than the population of California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia and North Carolina combined. Numerous companies in a variety of industries were victimized. While the medical and healthcare industry accounted for a staggering two-thirds of all compromises, businesses such as small and large corporations and law firms, suffered the most breaches. So, what exactly happened in 2015? Here is the breakdown of just a few major breaches:

Feb 20, 2016Read more →
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Your Alma Mater is Breached – Should You Care?

In 2015, the higher education industry experienced 165 security incidents.[1] This year, seven higher education institutions withstood malicious, large-scale data breaches.No higher education institution of any size or prestige is immune to security threats.[2] A compromised security infrastructure can cripple reputation and moreover, result in financial loss.

Dec 22, 2015Read more →
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2015 OPM Cybersecurity Attack: The Rundown

Last year the U.S. government faced what is believed to be the largest cyberattack, as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) discovered an intrusion into personal information of more than 4 million current and former federal employees, according to a recent OPM press release.

Aug 9, 2015Read more →

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