Insider steals 79,000 email addresses at work to promote own business

February 20, 2024 at 06:12AM Former council staff member in Stratford-on-Avon District breached databases, stealing 79,000 email addresses for personal business promotion. No financial or personal information compromised. Council issued apologies and confirmed internal controls were not at fault. Perpetrator referred to police, received official caution, and data was deleted. Information Commissioner’s Office opted not … Read more

SEC Charges SolarWinds and Its CISO With Fraud and Cybersecurity Failures

October 30, 2023 at 09:54PM The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), alleging that the company misled investors about its cybersecurity practices and known risks. The charges stem from alleged fraud and internal control failures related to cybersecurity weaknesses. SolarWinds is accused of disclosing … Read more