Topic: encryption practices
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FinWise Breach: Why Encryption Is Your Final Defense
The 2024 FinWise data breach was caused by a former employee who exploited retained login credentials, accessing sensitive data for 689,000 customers undetected for over a year. The breach exposed inadequate security measures, including possible encryption failures and lack of monitoring for irre...
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Law Firms Under Siege: Cybercriminals Target Client Data
Law firms are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the vast amounts of sensitive client data they hold, with smaller practices being particularly vulnerable due to a lack of dedicated security staff. Common security weaknesses include weak passwords, outdated software, poor data handling by empl...
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