The headline stack is ablaze again with fresh data breach reports. Each new case further proves how much organizations still have to learn about security. But the media has a responsibility to make sure all the facts are in place before pouncing. It took massive media scrutiny (and plenty of pressure) to help TJX get the message out. The media hype is the only way to coax companies into doing the right thing, says Bill Brenner. Given the damage that can be done when someone’s personal information falls into sinister hands, a little FUD might be necessary.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2123148/fud-watch–sometimes–data-breach-hype-is-justified.html