Matt Cullina joins Sontiq as head of global insurance business

Sontiq announced the addition of Matt Cullina in the key role of head of global insurance business. Cullina joins the company from Cyberscout, a leader of cyber products and services for the insurance market which was acquired by Sontiq earlier this ye… Continue reading Matt Cullina joins Sontiq as head of global insurance business

Sontiq acquires Cyberscout to expand its cyber products and services to the insurance industry

Sontiq announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Cyberscout. By acquiring Cyberscout, Sontiq will further build upon its world-class product platform and expand into the insurance industry with cyber solutions and forensic investigatio… Continue reading Sontiq acquires Cyberscout to expand its cyber products and services to the insurance industry

When it comes to data breaches, consumers don’t know where to turn

The results of a new Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) study on consumer perceptions and behaviors in response to identity theft and data breaches demonstrate widespread uncertainty among consumers, who don’t know how to resolve identity theft or effectively protect themselves. After receiving the breach notification, what was your initial feeling? Data breach victims The study surveyed consumers who had experienced a data breach that exposed their personal information, and explored the ways that respondents … More Continue reading When it comes to data breaches, consumers don’t know where to turn

Equifax breach: Sensitive info, SSNs of 44% of U.S. consumers accessed by attackers

Equifax, one of the three largest American credit agencies, has announced that it has suffered a “cybersecurity incident” affecting some 143 million U.S. consumers. What kind of information was compromised? The attackers gained access to: Names, Social Security numbers (SSNs), birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers for the aforementioned 143 million U.S. individuals. Credit card numbers for approximately 209,000 U.S. consumers Certain dispute documents with personal identifying information for approximately 182,000 … More Continue reading Equifax breach: Sensitive info, SSNs of 44% of U.S. consumers accessed by attackers