FTC-PR-240223-1 (Feb. 23, 2024) FTC Finalizes Order with Global Tel*Link Over Security Failures that Led to Breach of Sensitive Data The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order with prison communications provider Global Tel*Link Corp. and two of its subsidiaries settling charges they failed to secure sensitive data of hundreds of thousands of users and […]
Category: Data Breach
A Data Breach occurs when unauthorized individuals gain access to sensitive or confidential information, often through hacking, phishing, or other malicious activities. This breach compromises the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data, potentially exposing personal information such as social security numbers, financial records, or medical details. The impact of a data breach can be severe, leading to identity theft, financial loss, and damage to an organization’s reputation. Prompt detection, response, and remediation are crucial to mitigate the consequences and prevent further unauthorized access.
FTC-PR-240201-1 (Feb. 1, 2024) FTC Order Will Require Blackbaud to Delete Unnecessary Data, Boost Safeguards to Settle Charges its Lax Security Practices Led to Data Breach – FTC says company’s poor security allowed hacker to steal sensitive data of millions of consumers, go undetected for months South Carolina-based Blackbaud Inc. will be required to delete […]