Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

The Quest Diagnostics data breach exposed the personal and financial data of nearly 12 million patients. Here’s what affected patients should do.

AirBnB’s terms of service contain provisions that significantly affect host and guest rights. Here’s a breakdown of the key terms and what you’re agreeing to when you sign up.

Phishing emails and malware are the leading entry points for data breaches. Learn how attackers use them and what defenses reduce your business’s risk.

Copyright infringement fraud involves filing false DMCA notices or misrepresenting ownership to profit illegally. Here’s how these schemes work and how to fight back.

Breaches at the Office of Personnel Management and the US military exposed millions of government employees’ sensitive records. Here’s what happened.

Data breach notification laws require businesses to alert affected individuals when their personal data is compromised. Here’s a state-by-state overview.

A data breach response plan is no longer optional. Here’s how businesses should prepare before an incident to minimize legal and financial exposure.

Madison Square Garden’s credit card breach exposed payment data at multiple venues. Here’s what the incident means for businesses handling card data.

A healthcare provider’s failure to secure patient data resulted in a $650,000 HIPAA settlement. Here’s what went wrong and what compliance requires.

When customer data is breached, your response in the first 72 hours matters most. Here’s a step-by-step guide to handling a data breach properly.