Sophos warns customers it was hit by data breach
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has confirmed it experienced a data incident that caused thepersonal information of some users to be exposed to third parties. Describing the incident in an email notification sent to affected customers, Sophos said the data was exposed through a tool used by customer support. The tool stores full names, email addresses and phone numbers (if provided) from …
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Shoppers are willing to swap personal data for discounts
Despite the holiday season being the perfect opportunity for scammers, many consumers are happily turning a blind eye to that fact. According to a new report by Kaspersky, consumers are happily sharing their private information with various retailers in exchange for the promise of a discount, and don’t really care if the website they’re browsing looks suspicious. While the majority …
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Data exfiltration trend continues to grow among ransomware operators
More and more ransomware operators are stealing sensitive data before encrypting the target system and using it as leverage in negotiations. This is according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Coveware, which argues that roughly half of ransomware cases also involve data being taken hostage. When ransomware first started making headlines, security experts advised businesses and individuals not to …
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The future of OOH; why now is the time to really start thinking about data in out-of-home advertising
The impact of data can be felt across every industry. Whether it’s researchers using data to teach AI algorithms how to detect cancer more effectively than doctors currently can, or power companies using Big Data from sensors to reduce energy waste and tackle climate change, companies are increasingly turning to technology for valuable business insights. As a result, the amount …
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More sensitive data is moving to the cloud than ever
Confidence in the security of cloud-based data solutions is growing, as more and more organizations decide to move sensitive data off-premises. This is according to a new report from Trustwave, based on a poll of 966 IT pros, which states that 96 percent plan to move sensitive data to the cloud over the next two years. What’s more, more than …
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Integrated infrastructure will make the National Data Strategy a reality
The release of the National Data Strategy (NDS) in September is a major step forward for the government’s digital approach. Long in the making, it sets out an ambitious program for improving the country’s data capabilities, drawing on experience from the government’s response to Covid-19. The pandemic starkly illustrated public services’ urgent requirement for accurate and accessible data. Such information …
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UK & EU Hosting: Best Hosting Providers With Data Centers in Europe
When you’re choosing a hosting provider, having data centers close by is highly recommended. The location of servers can determine how well your website performs. If your customer base lives in the EU or UK, it’s wise to go with hosting services with data centers in Europe. Thankfully, there are plenty of options available at your disposal. Read on to …
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Insolvency practitioners could face fines for poor management of data
Insolvency practitioners that fail to properly delete data belonging to insolvent companies are risking huge fines, according to a new report from DSA Connect. The firm states that practitioners looking to sell assets that belong to insolvent companies need to ensure they do so without the bounds of the law. If data is sold that should not have been, intellectual …
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Global data centre spend falls during Covid
Enterprise demand for data centre hardware and software is waning, as a direct consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report from Synergy Research Group claims. According to the quarterly market tracker, the spending in this area is down three percent, compared to last year. On a global level, spending by both hyperscalers and enterprises grew seven percent for the …
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Extracting more business insights from big data with object storage
The rapid data growth in manufacturing and similar industries has created huge pools of data which organizations can draw from to refine their processes, manage risk, and drive product innovation. Key business decisions are increasingly being made based on these big data insights. As a result, having ready access to retained data so it can be quickly and easily analyzed …
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