The “quarter breach” is an example of an accident involving security and personal data. Today we talk about SQL injection and of their possible consequences. The CNIL offers recommendations in order to prevent this type of attack, regardless of the importance of your website. The information system protection is essential in order to guarantee that data of your own clients are not stolen or compromised. The SQL injection is a widespread attack that can be devastating for personal data. It…
Read moreEUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION SUPERVISOR: European Cybersecurity Month 2020: Time for clarity on 5G, security and privacy in the “new normal”
Many might associate the month of October with shorter days and all things spooky. But it should also be known as the month of all things cybersecurity. European Cybersecurity Month is an annual campaign that takes place across Europe every October. Its aim is to raise awareness of the risks, opportunities and the state of art in the technological infrastructures that surround and support us in our daily life. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an explosive surge in the digitalisation of everyday life in…
Read moreBRITISH SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: ICO fines British Airways £20m for data breach affecting more than 400,000 customers
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined British Airways (BA) £20m for failing to protect the personal and financial details of more than 400,000 of its customers. An ICO investigation found the airline was processing a significant amount of personal data without adequate security measures in place. This failure broke data protection law and, subsequently, BA was the subject of a cyber-attack during 2018, which it did not detect for more than two months. ICO investigators found BA ought to have…
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