12 biggest data breaches of the last 12 months

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	12 biggest data breaches of the last 12 months Many companies have felt the effects of data theft over the last several years. It's 2014 and it doesn't look like the going is getting any easier. The technology sector seems most at risk with every week bringing the world another reported data breach. Here we look at the largest breaches in the last year. Read More WHITE PAPER: Sophos, Inc. Mobile Device Management Buyers Guide Mobile device management (MDM) solutions allow IT organizations to centrally manage, monitor and support mobile devices from smartphones to tablets. In this guide, you'll learn what you need to consider to find a MDM solution that best fits your needs. Learn More In this Issue Apple patches Safari's Pwn2Own vulnerability, two-dozen other critical bugs Researchers publicly disclose vulnerabilities in Oracle Java Cloud Service FireEye, AhnLab score low in lab test of breach detection systems Mistake in ransomware program leaves decryption key accessible Hacked passwords can enable remote unlocking, tracking of Tesla cars Security Manager's Journal: A rush to XP's end of life China's unsupported XP machines hold the potential to become a massive botnet army WHITE PAPER: CA Technologies Simplifying Data Protection, Reducing Risk of Data Loss This white paper outlines what IT organizations should look for in a data protection solution, including simplicity and ease of deployment, comprehensive protection, availability and alignment with business goals, as well as cost. Learn more! Apple patches Safari's Pwn2Own vulnerability, two-dozen other critical bugs Apple on Tuesday patched the security vulnerability in Safari that was successfully exploited at last month's Pwn2Own hacking contest, where a team cracked the browser to win $65,000. Read More Researchers publicly disclose vulnerabilities in Oracle Java Cloud Service Security researchers released technical details and proof-of-concept code for 30 security issues affecting Oracle's Java Cloud Service, some of which could allow attackers to compromise business-critical Java applications deployed on it. Read More FireEye, AhnLab score low in lab test of breach detection systems In an evaluative lab test, FireEye and Ahnlab each scored "below average" on their breach-detection systems (BDS) in a comparative group product test which was conducted by NSS Labs. Read More WHITE PAPER: Hitachi Hitachi Unified Storage: Comparative Guide Today's enterprises face a wide range of flash storage options that offer clear benefits over traditional storage systems for many use cases. Hitachi developed this guide to compare available benefits and identify the solution that best meets current and future storage requirements. Read now! Mistake in ransomware program leaves decryption key accessible A malicious software program that encrypts a person's files until a ransom is paid has a crucial error: it leaves the decryption key on the victim's computer. Read More Hacked passwords can enable remote unlocking, tracking of Tesla cars Tesla Motors accounts are protected only by simple passwords, making it easy for hackers to potentially track and unlock cars, according to a security researcher. Read More Security Manager's Journal: A rush to XP's end of life The end of Microsoft support is fast approaching, and the company still has a lot of machines running the old Windows operating system. Read More China's unsupported XP machines hold the potential to become a massive botnet army Expert: It might make sense to help reluctant users to upgrade to something newer and more secure. Read More
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