37 billion data records leaked last year in 140% rise
The challenge for companies in keeping their customer data secure has been laid bare with new figures showing there was…
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Online gangs look to ‘silent stealing’ to avoid detection
Online criminal gangs are switching their sights away from big business to concentrate on so-called “silent stealing”, in which they…
Virgin Media off the hook as ICO drops data breach case
Virgin Media has escaped enforcement action over its 2019 data breach – which left the personal data of more than…
Fore! Top golf club warns members over data breach
Wentworth, one of the UK’s most prestigious golf clubs, has been forced to get down on both knees to its…
Street Fighter publisher data breach hits the next level
The company behind classic video game brands Resident Evil and Street Fighter has been forced to admit that last year’s…
BA waves the white flag over data breach compensation
British Airways has finally caved in to the class action compensation claim being brought on behalf of hundreds of thousands…
Lawyers launch TV blitz to woo claimants for BA action
Compensation lawyers are ratcheting up their offensive to convince up to 500,000 victims of the British Airways data breach to…
Taxing issue: HMRC flayed for data governance failures
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has found itself in the dock after new figures reveal it reported almost a dozen…
Virgin Media is accused of ‘fobbing off’ breach victims
Virgin Media has been blasted for ignoring customer requests for details on last year’s data breach – which hit over…
Ticketmaster rips up data breach compensation claims
Ticketmaster is refusing to pay all compensation claims from its 2018 data breach, arguing it is not liable for many…