When can consumers sue if personal data is released in a cyberattack? A Jacksonville lawyer explains
The News4JAX I-TEAM found out what Florida law requires to do after a breach and if you can hold them legally liable for negligence for not adequately protecting your data following a ransomware attack at Beaches Energy in Jacksonville Beach.
Cybercriminals are holding data from Jacksonville Beach for ransom
A cyber attack in Jacksonville Beach has affected the city's information system. Cyber criminals are holding personal data like social security numbers and banking information for ransom. If you're affected, you will be notified by mail.
DCPS allows parents to surveil childโs mobile device activity with new app
In an effort to bolster internet safety and technological security, Duval County Public School leaders discussed the adoption of a new application that will provide parents more access to their studentโs activity on any district-provided electronic device.
โHarmlessโ social media quiz? Maybe not; Avoid these online pitfalls
Donโt share your passwords, donโt give out personal information, and donโt click on links from people you donโt know. But there are some seemingly harmless things that you are doing right now online that might put your information at risk. With that information, hackers can come up with an algorithm to figure out your Social Security number. Also, do not think that just because you have antivirus software that you are at no risk of getting hacked. Chiappone also warns of running two antivirus software programs on your computer.
Banks could get fined for cyber breaches, top regulator says
Copyright 2019 CNN(CNN) - Cybersecurity is the biggest threat facing America's banks, FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams told CNN Business. McWilliams, a Trump-appointed regulator who helps oversee about 4,000 mostly smaller lenders, said the FDIC could fine a bank that suffers a major breach after failing to fix weak cyber defenses flagged by the agency. Beyond a fine, McWilliams said shoddy cyber defenses could force regulators to downgrade their ratings on bank management teams. McWilliams said the FDIC is "monitoring" the cyber defenses and "continuously" testing the safety and structure of banks' networks and firewalls. 1 risk facing large banks and the banking system as a wholeIn addition to cyber, community banks are also facing competitive pressure from credit unions, nonbank lenders and even tech companies.