third party compromise
Organizations with poor privacy practices 80% more likely to suffer data breach
There’s a predictive relationship between responsible privacy practices and security outcomes, according to Osano. Companies with inadequate data privacy practices are …
Debunking myths related to client-side security and Magecart attacks
The client-side landscape has been overrun by third-party script attacks executed by malicious attackers utilizing formjacking or other methods made famous by the Magecart …
Third-party compliance risk could become a bigger problem
Since the onset of COVID-19, more than half of legal and compliance leaders believe that cybersecurity and data breach is the most-increased third-party risk their …
Third-party risk is broken, businesses unprepared for supply chain disruptions
Many companies are not dedicating proper resources to assess third-party risks, and those that are still lack confidence in their programs, according to Prevalent. Supply …
How organizations can maintain a third-party risk management program from day one
In this podcast recorded at RSA Conference 2020, Sean Cronin, CEO of ProcessUnity, talks about the importance of third-party risk management and how companies can get started …
Hackers using hidden mobile apps and unique distribution methods to target consumers
Hackers are using hidden mobile apps, third-party login and counterfeit gaming videos to target consumers, according to McAfee. Worldwide detections of LeifAccess, 2019 Last …
CISOs: Make 2020 the year you focus on third-party cyber risk
While cybersecurity professionals are certainly aware of the growing threat posed by sharing data with third parties, many seem to lack the urgency required to address this …
Do third-party users follow security best practices and policies?
Many organizations across the globe fall short of effectively managing access for third-party users, exposing them to significant vulnerabilities, breaches and other security …
Online skimming: An emerging threat that requires urgent awareness and attention
A growing threat that all merchants and service providers should be aware of is web-based or online skimming. These attacks infect e-commerce websites with malicious code, …
How much risk small businesses really pose to supply chain cybersecurity?
50% of large enterprises view third-party partners of any size as a cybersecurity risk, but only 14% have experienced a breach as the result of a small business partner, while …
US border agency contractor breached, license plate and travelers’ photos stolen
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that a hacker may have stolen sensitive data collected by the agency from a subcontractor’s network. “On May 31, …
Nearly 12 million Quest Diagnostics patients affected by data breach
Quest Diagnostics, a US-based company that offers medical testing services, has announced that a third-party billing collections company they use has been hit by a data …