Massive data breach at federal credit union exposes 240K members
SRP Federal Credit Union's data breach exposed sensitive information of over 240,000 individuals due to inadequate security measures and delayed detection.
These were the badly handled data breaches of 2024 | TechCrunch
23andMe's massive data breach highlights the need for better security practices and accountability in handling user data.
China-Linked Cyber Threat Group Hacks US Treasury Department
A Chinese cyberattack compromised the U.S. Treasury, gaining access to sensitive information through a third-party vendor, highlighting state-sponsored cyber threats.
Attorney General James Secures $500,000 from Auto Insurance Company Over Data Breach
Noblr was fined $500,000 for a data breach impacting over 80,000 New Yorkers, stressing the need for strong cybersecurity measures among auto insurance firms.
These were the badly handled data breaches of 2024 | TechCrunch
Many companies continue to mishandle data breaches, repeating past mistakes instead of learning to protect user data.
23andMe and Change Healthcare exemplify poor incident responses to significant data breaches.
Washington sues T-Mobile over 2021 data breach that spilled 79 million customer records | TechCrunch
Washington has sued T-Mobile for failing to protect personal data prior to a breach affecting over 79 million customers.
Massive data breach at federal credit union exposes 240K members
SRP Federal Credit Union's data breach exposed sensitive information of over 240,000 individuals due to inadequate security measures and delayed detection.
These were the badly handled data breaches of 2024 | TechCrunch
23andMe's massive data breach highlights the need for better security practices and accountability in handling user data.
China-Linked Cyber Threat Group Hacks US Treasury Department
A Chinese cyberattack compromised the U.S. Treasury, gaining access to sensitive information through a third-party vendor, highlighting state-sponsored cyber threats.
Attorney General James Secures $500,000 from Auto Insurance Company Over Data Breach
Noblr was fined $500,000 for a data breach impacting over 80,000 New Yorkers, stressing the need for strong cybersecurity measures among auto insurance firms.
These were the badly handled data breaches of 2024 | TechCrunch
Many companies continue to mishandle data breaches, repeating past mistakes instead of learning to protect user data.
23andMe and Change Healthcare exemplify poor incident responses to significant data breaches.
Washington sues T-Mobile over 2021 data breach that spilled 79 million customer records | TechCrunch
Washington has sued T-Mobile for failing to protect personal data prior to a breach affecting over 79 million customers.
Brazilian Hacker Charged for Extorting $3.2M in Bitcoin After Breaching 300,000 Accounts
A Brazilian national is charged in the U.S. for extortion involving stolen data from a company's network breach, demanding ransom in Bitcoin.
U.S. Army Soldier Arrested in AT&T, Verizon Extortions
A U.S. Army soldier has been arrested for selling sensitive customer call records from major telecommunications companies.
US Army soldier accused of stealing AT&T call logs arrested
A US Army soldier has been indicted for unlawfully transferring confidential phone records, linked to alleged cybercrimes involving significant data breaches.
Wagenius allegedly worked with prominent hackers, claiming to breach telecommunication companies and threatening to leak sensitive data.
Rhode Island's state health benefits website hacked, user data exposed
Rhode Island is addressing a health program data breach as files have been released on the dark web, prompting immediate action by officials.
Brazilian Man Charged With Making Extortionate Threats To Publicize Stolen Data Obtained By Unlawful Computer Intrusion
Junior Barros De Oliveira was charged with extortion for attempting to blackmail a New Jersey company's Brazilian subsidiary by threatening to release stolen customer data.
Brazilian Hacker Charged for Extorting $3.2M in Bitcoin After Breaching 300,000 Accounts
A Brazilian national is charged in the U.S. for extortion involving stolen data from a company's network breach, demanding ransom in Bitcoin.
U.S. Army Soldier Arrested in AT&T, Verizon Extortions
A U.S. Army soldier has been arrested for selling sensitive customer call records from major telecommunications companies.
US Army soldier accused of stealing AT&T call logs arrested
A US Army soldier has been indicted for unlawfully transferring confidential phone records, linked to alleged cybercrimes involving significant data breaches.
Wagenius allegedly worked with prominent hackers, claiming to breach telecommunication companies and threatening to leak sensitive data.
Rhode Island's state health benefits website hacked, user data exposed
Rhode Island is addressing a health program data breach as files have been released on the dark web, prompting immediate action by officials.
Brazilian Man Charged With Making Extortionate Threats To Publicize Stolen Data Obtained By Unlawful Computer Intrusion
Junior Barros De Oliveira was charged with extortion for attempting to blackmail a New Jersey company's Brazilian subsidiary by threatening to release stolen customer data.
US Treasury admits major incident, blames China-linked APT
The US Treasury faced unauthorized access attributed to a China-backed APT actor due to a compromised remote support key.
The most-read Los Angeles Times stories of 2024
The 2024 election cycle and prominent scandals dominated news, highlighting issues of privacy, security, and criminal activity in society.
Journalist faces Crime Branch action for exposing data breach, Kerala's press fights back
Support for journalist Aniru Ashokan arises after Kerala Police seize his phone, raising concerns over press freedom and source protection.
Douglas County Health & Human Services notifies patients that former employee accessed their records inappropriately
Unauthorized access to HIPAA data by a county employee was revealed six months after the discovery, highlighting issues in data security and accountability.
Meta Fined 251 Million for 2018 Data Breach Impacting 29 Million Accounts
Meta Platforms fined €251 million for a 2018 data breach affecting millions, exposing serious privacy violations.
Potential payouts for up to 300,000 Australian Facebook users in Cambridge Analytica settlement
Meta's A$50 million settlement allows potentially hundreds of thousands of Australians affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal to seek compensation.
UnitedHealth Accidentally Makes Claims-Judging AI Public for Anyone to Use
A UnitedHealth Group chatbot was accidentally exposed, revealing internal insurance claims discussions, raising concerns about data security and corporate transparency.
No need to hack when it's leaking: Rapido edition
Rapido resolved a significant security flaw that exposed personal information of users and drivers.
Meta Fined 251 Million for 2018 Data Breach Impacting 29 Million Accounts
Meta Platforms fined €251 million for a 2018 data breach affecting millions, exposing serious privacy violations.
Potential payouts for up to 300,000 Australian Facebook users in Cambridge Analytica settlement
Meta's A$50 million settlement allows potentially hundreds of thousands of Australians affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal to seek compensation.
UnitedHealth Accidentally Makes Claims-Judging AI Public for Anyone to Use
A UnitedHealth Group chatbot was accidentally exposed, revealing internal insurance claims discussions, raising concerns about data security and corporate transparency.
No need to hack when it's leaking: Rapido edition
Rapido resolved a significant security flaw that exposed personal information of users and drivers.
Ascension cyberattack exposed personal data of 5.6 million people
The ransomware attack on Ascension affected nearly 5.6 million people, significantly disrupting patient care and compromising data.
Initial reports underestimated the scale of the breach, highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity.
Illinois Department of Human Services phishing attack affected more than 1.1M public assistance clients
The Illinois Department of Human Services experienced a significant privacy breach affecting over 1 million residents due to phishing attacks.
Tracker firm Hapn spilling names of thousands of GPS tracking customers | TechCrunch
Hapn exposed thousands of customer names due to a website bug, raising significant privacy concerns for users and impacting corporate clients.
The database leak included sensitive details of 8,600 GPS trackers, jeopardizing customer and corporate security.
ConnectOnCall breach exposes health data of over 910,000 patients
Phreesia is notifying 910,000 individuals about a data breach involving its subsidiary ConnectOnCall's telehealth platform.
A positive example of forthright breach disclosure
Byte Federal demonstrated transparent crisis communication following a data breach, providing detailed information about the incident to approximately 58,000 customers.
Meta fined for 2018 breach that exposed 30M accounts
Meta fined €251 million for a 2018 data breach affecting 30 million users, revealing severe flaws in data protection practices.