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Security Headlines from around the globeIT security breaches happen every single day. Headlines of security incidents from today's insecure world are a constant reminder of just how insecure valuable data, perhaps anyone's information, really may be.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers Survey 2006 -
The Global State of Information Security
Security spending as a percentage of IT budget is slowly increasing and thus IT security executives become more financially independent
Most executives find implementing strategic security measures still hard to do and continue to concentrate more on tactical fixes. But compared to last year’s study more companies start to think about security as a strategic instrument for the future.
TransUnion will review its data handling processes after loss of desktop system with information on more than 3,600 consumers
TransUnion'sdisclosure follows a string of compromised data incidents that have hitcompanies such as Bank of America, CardSystems Solutions Inc., andothers
Published Nov 09, 2005 — Information Week
Withfederal legislators mulling over options for fighting identify theftand fraud, TransUnion LLC, one of three companies that maintainconsumer credit histories, provided the latest scare Wednesday,revealing that a password-protected PC containing personal creditinformation on more than 3,600 consumers was stolen from a regionalsales office in California last month.
Missing backup tapes spur encryption at Time-Warner
40 tapes with personal information lost in transit
Published May 06, 2005 — Network World
Time Warner this week said it will "quickly" begin encrypting all data saved to backup tapes after 40 tapes with personal information on about 600,000 current and former employees were lost in transit to a storage facility.
Store's Floor Model Computer Loaded With Woman's Personal Info
Colorado woman shocked to learn a computer was sold containing years worth of personal data
Published May 06, 2005 — KMGH-TV, Denver CO / U.S.
Imagine receiving a phone call from a stranger who knew your most private thoughts, knew what you looked like, knew your Social Security number, and even knew how much you make and where you work.
That happened to a Colorado woman after she took her computer to a major electronics store. Her situation may be surprising given all the warnings about identity theft. But it's not surprising if you think for a moment about what's on your personal computer. There may be files about your income, business records, taxes, personal e-mails, dirty jokes, pictures and more.
Data theft affects 145,000 nationwide
Suspect arrested in ChoicePoint case agrees to plea deal
Published Feb 18, 2005 — MSNBC
NEW YORK - Database giant ChoicePoint said late Wednesday that 145,000 consumers nationwide were placed at risk by a recent data theft at the company. Previously, the company had suggested the theft only affected California residents.
Hacker penetrates T-Mobile systems
Published Jan 11, 2005 — SecurityFocus.com website
A sophisticated computer hacker had access to servers at wireless giant T-Mobile for at least a year, which he used to monitor U.S. Secret Service e-mail, obtain customers' passwords and Social Security numbers, and download candid photos taken by Sidekick users, including Hollywood celebrities, SecurityFocus has learned.
