FUD Watch: Sometimes, Data Breach Hype Is Justified
Each new data breach shows just how off the mark organizations can be when it comes to security. Public hangings may be necessary, but the facts had better be solid.
Hey Bill, great column. Totally agree. Who knows what truth will ultimately be found in the case of Best Western, but the first thing that came to mind when I saw the back-and-forth was the Emulex case -- when 2B+ was shaved off of their market cap in a few hours because a fake press release got picked up and reported without due diligence.
FUD Watch: Sometimes, Data Breach Hype Is Justified
Each new data breach shows just how off the mark organizations can be when it comes to security. Public hangings may be necessary, but the facts had better be solid.
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Hey Bill, great column. Totally agree. Who knows what truth will ultimately be found in the case of Best Western, but the first thing that came to mind when I saw the back-and-forth was the Emulex case -- when 2B+ was shaved off of their market cap in a few hours because a fake press release got picked up and reported without due diligence.
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