Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in the USA in October 2023 - 17,527,078 Records Breached

Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in the USA in October 2023 - 17,527,078 Records Breached

Welcome to this week’s Security Spotlight from IT Governance USA. This week, we look at a special report focusing on U.S. data breaches and cyber attacks in October 2023. We provide a data breach dashboard showing the top two biggest breaches in October, as well as the key incident metrics. Plus, this week, we cover the latest industry news which includes a cybersecurity incident that forced ports operator DP World Australia to suspend operations at ports in several states since Friday. You can read about all this plus get the details for our next webinars in this week’s Security Spotlight.

Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in the USA in October 2023 - 17,527,078 Records Breached

IT Governance USA’s research has discovered the following for the USA in October 2023:

  • 57 publicly disclosed security incidents (50% of all incidents globally)
  • 17,527,078 records known to be breached
  • Considering the size of these figures, we’re publishing a special report,
  • focusing on U.S. data breaches and cyber attacks in October 2023.

Continue?reading??

An Introduction to the SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules

In today’s threat landscape, the protection of sensitive data and the transparency of cybersecurity practices are paramount. To address these vital concerns, the U.S. SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) has introduced a set of robust cybersecurity disclosure rules. Cybersecurity expert William Gamble, from IT Governance USA, will demystify the complexities of these SEC rules, explaining why they exist and how they impact your organization. Register now??

Demonstrating compliance with DORA

In a world where regulatory landscapes are constantly evolving, the EU DORA stands as a pivotal framework that shapes the future of compliance in the financial sector. Compliance is not just a requirement; it’s an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to operational resilience, security and the highest industry standards.

Join us for an insightful webinar as we explore the critical aspects of DORA compliance. Register?now??

Maine government says data breach affects 1.3 million people | TechCrunch

The government of Maine has confirmed over a million individuals had personal information stolen in a data breach earlier this year by a Russia-linked ransomware gang. Continue?reading??

Australia says ports operator cyber incident 'serious'

The Australian government on Sunday described as "serious and ongoing" a cybersecurity incident that forced ports operator DP World Australia to suspend operations at ports in several states since Friday.

DP World Australia, which manages nearly half of the goods that flow in and out of the country, said it was looking into possible data breaches as well as testing systems "crucial for the resumption of normal operations and regular freight movement". Continue?reading??

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Download this free green paper by the ISO 27001 experts, which covers our tried-and-tested nine-step implementation approach. Download?now??

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