The marketing profession is among the industries that most often fall prey to data breaches, according to a recent study by password manager app NordPass.
The study, which was conducted to assess the password habits of top-level executives, found that the media and marketing industries accounted for the sixth-most breached of all sectors researched.
Other industries that are most often victims to security incidents include the technology, finance, construction, healthcare and hospitality sectors.
The NordPass study reported that poor password hygiene remains one of the biggest reasons behind company security breaches. The study reported that managerial-level executives often rely on the names of people for their passwords (examples included “Tiffany,” “Charlie,” “Michael” and “Jordan”) as well as mythical creatures or animals (among the most popular are “dragon” and “monkey”) or other weak passwords such as a simple sequence of numbers or letters.
According to NordPass, “123456” remains the most popular password among internet users worldwide.
NordPass’ study was based on an analysis of more than 290 million data breaches around the globe. Research was conducted by NordPass, working in partnership with independent researchers.
FTI Consulting has hired Brian Boetig, a 24-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as senior managing director in its cybersecurity unit.
Many PR agencies have shifted to remote work, and implemented Bring Your Own Device, hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure approach. This shift has left them open to cybercriminals.
Jamie Singer, who once headed Edelman’s US data security and privacy group, has joined FTI Consulting as managing director of the cybersecurity unit in its strategic communications segment.
Brian Hale, who worked in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s public affairs unit, has joined FTI Consulting in its cybersecurity practice.
Diane Rinaldo, who was acting administrator at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, has joined Beacon Global Strategies as senior VP.
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