The biggest data breaches of 2015

Computerworld Security: December 03, 2015
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The biggest data breaches of 2015

Data breaches made big news in 2015 as measured by a variety of criteria that
range from the number of records compromised to the types of data stolen to the
potential threat to specific groups such as children.
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Neustar DDoS Attacks & Protection Report October 2015

Neustar surveyed approximately 760 IT professionals in North America and the
EMEA region to provide a comprehensive view of the persistent DDoS attack
landscape, and learn what companies are doing to mitigate risk. As an
institutionalized threat, DDoS attacks are no longer a matter of if or when, but
how often.

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Encrypted messaging app Signal now available for desktops
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2. New legislation aims at stalling NSA reform
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3. Ransomware and scammy tech support sites team up for a vicious 1-2 punch
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The Threats Never Stops

In this information driven economy, security risks are evolving. Find out what a
network-based security solution can do to limit your exposure.

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Encrypted messaging app Signal now available for desktops

The much-lauded encryption app Signal has launched a beta program for a desktop
version of the app.
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What Erodes Trust in Digital Brands?

As our lives get more connected, a trusted digital brand becomes a priceless
asset. But according to new research, security, performance, and marketing flaws
combine to taint the customer experience.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9382677/823929835/776708/30/?3e076d18=am9uc2FuOThAZ21haWwuY29t&x=23fff089

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New legislation aims at stalling NSA reform

A bill introduced in the Senate would allow the U.S. National Security Agency to
hold phone records collected by the agency for five years, while also making
permanent some anti-terrorist provisions that have been criticized by civil
rights groups.
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Ransomware and scammy tech support sites team up for a vicious 1-2 punch

Symantec has seen a curious fusing of two pernicious online threats, which could
cause a big headache if encountered by users.
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