TalkTalk receives record fine for security failings that resulted in 2015 cyberattack

TalkTalk has received a record £400,000 fine for cybersecurity shortcomings that contributed to 2015’s cyberattack.

According to an ICO investigation, this attack could have been prevented if TalkTalk had taken basic security measures to protect customer data.

TalkTalk receives record fine for security failings that resulted in 2015 cyberattack