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Why Companies Aren't Held Accountable For Data Breaches

Data breaches are becoming common and can significantly impact individuals financially and emotionally, yet holding companies accountable is onerous.

Data broker Gravy Analytics confirms a data breach after a hacker leaked millions of location records

Gravy Analytics data breach threatens millions' privacy by exposing sensitive location data from popular smartphone apps.

A company that tracks and sells Americans' location data has seemingly been hacked

Gravy Analytics, a major tracker of location data, fell victim to a ransomware hack, highlighting serious privacy issues surrounding the sale of such information.

FBI warns agents of call log thefts by hackers who breached AT&T - prompts urgent push to protect confidential informants' identities: report

FBI agents' call and text logs were likely stolen in an AT&T data breach, necessitating immediate protective measures for informants' identities.

A major data broker hack may have leaked precise location info for millions

Gravy Analytics disclosed a significant data breach exposing sensitive location data for millions, including high-profile sites and users from various popular apps.

Exclusive: Malware stole internal PowerSchool passwords from engineer's hacked computer

A cyberattack on PowerSchool endangers the private data of millions of students and teachers due to compromised security protocols.

Why Companies Aren't Held Accountable For Data Breaches

Data breaches are becoming common and can significantly impact individuals financially and emotionally, yet holding companies accountable is onerous.

Data broker Gravy Analytics confirms a data breach after a hacker leaked millions of location records

Gravy Analytics data breach threatens millions' privacy by exposing sensitive location data from popular smartphone apps.

A company that tracks and sells Americans' location data has seemingly been hacked

Gravy Analytics, a major tracker of location data, fell victim to a ransomware hack, highlighting serious privacy issues surrounding the sale of such information.

FBI warns agents of call log thefts by hackers who breached AT&T - prompts urgent push to protect confidential informants' identities: report

FBI agents' call and text logs were likely stolen in an AT&T data breach, necessitating immediate protective measures for informants' identities.

A major data broker hack may have leaked precise location info for millions

Gravy Analytics disclosed a significant data breach exposing sensitive location data for millions, including high-profile sites and users from various popular apps.

Exclusive: Malware stole internal PowerSchool passwords from engineer's hacked computer

A cyberattack on PowerSchool endangers the private data of millions of students and teachers due to compromised security protocols.
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Chat history DeepSeek exposed due to security blunder

A security vulnerability in DeepSeek exposed user chat histories and sensitive data due to an unsecured database.
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UnitedHealth confirms 190 million Americans affected by Change Healthcare data breach | TechCrunch

The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare affected approximately 190 million individuals in the U.S., doubling earlier estimates.

UnitedHealth estimates 190M people impacted by Change Healthcare cyberattack

A massive cyberattack impacted 190 million people, according to Change Healthcare's estimates.

UnitedHealth hid its Change Healthcare data breach notice for months | TechCrunch

Change Healthcare has finished notifying individuals affected by a massive ransomware attack and data breach.
The incident led to major disruptions in healthcare and involved the largest medical data theft recorded in the U.S.

UnitedHealth confirms 190 million Americans affected by Change Healthcare data breach | TechCrunch

The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare affected approximately 190 million individuals in the U.S., doubling earlier estimates.

UnitedHealth estimates 190M people impacted by Change Healthcare cyberattack

A massive cyberattack impacted 190 million people, according to Change Healthcare's estimates.

UnitedHealth hid its Change Healthcare data breach notice for months | TechCrunch

Change Healthcare has finished notifying individuals affected by a massive ransomware attack and data breach.
The incident led to major disruptions in healthcare and involved the largest medical data theft recorded in the U.S.
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Multiple Mass. school districts impacted by national data breach

The PowerSchool data breach exposed sensitive data of students, families, and educators, raising significant privacy concerns for affected Massachusetts school districts.

PowerSchool Incident: A few resources for teachers, parents, and former students

Assume the worst regarding your data's safety with PowerSchool; take immediate protective measures like placing a credit freeze.

PowerSchool thieves net decades of Canadian student data

A data breach potentially exposing sensitive student information occurred at PowerSchool, affecting Canada's largest school board.

Multiple Mass. school districts impacted by national data breach

The PowerSchool data breach exposed sensitive data of students, families, and educators, raising significant privacy concerns for affected Massachusetts school districts.

PowerSchool Incident: A few resources for teachers, parents, and former students

Assume the worst regarding your data's safety with PowerSchool; take immediate protective measures like placing a credit freeze.

PowerSchool thieves net decades of Canadian student data

A data breach potentially exposing sensitive student information occurred at PowerSchool, affecting Canada's largest school board.
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23andMe has been quietly exploring a possible sale of its telehealth business, Lemonaid

23andMe is considering selling its telehealth business due to financial difficulties and a significant data breach impact.

Clop ransomware gang names dozens of victims hit by Cleo mass-hack, but several firms dispute breaches | TechCrunch

Clop ransomware gang exploited a vulnerability in Cleo's file transfer products, breaching 59 organizations and threatening to leak data unless ransom is paid.

Personal data compromised in Gateshead Council cyber attack

Gateshead Council suffered a cyber attack, leading to the theft of personal data, with ongoing investigations aimed at understanding the incident.

Robinhood to Pay $45 Million SEC Settlement Over Data Breach, Other Violations

Robinhood's brokerage units settled for $45 million over SEC violations related to a 2021 data breach.

Why the latest location data leak won't hit iPhone users as hard

iPhone users can enhance privacy with simple settings to protect against app tracking amid significant location data breaches.

PowerSchool Faces Suit Over Breach of Student, Teacher Data

PowerSchool Holdings Inc. is being sued for failing to protect personal data in a significant data breach.
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Mobile apps exploited to harvest location data on massive scale, hacked files reveal

Thousands of mobile apps are allegedly harvesting sensitive location data without user or developer knowledge, exploiting the advertising ecosystem.

Europe coughs up 400 for breaking its own GDPR rules

Gravy Analytics' breach risks user privacy by selling location data gathered through ad ecosystems without proper consent.
The EU court ruling reinforces accountability for GDPR compliance in data transfer cases involving U.S. tech companies.

Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns URA over leaked details of 199 tenants, owners

Hong Kong's privacy commissioner warns the Urban Renewal Authority about their data security failures in cloud storage.

Mobile apps exploited to harvest location data on massive scale, hacked files reveal

Thousands of mobile apps are allegedly harvesting sensitive location data without user or developer knowledge, exploiting the advertising ecosystem.

Europe coughs up 400 for breaking its own GDPR rules

Gravy Analytics' breach risks user privacy by selling location data gathered through ad ecosystems without proper consent.
The EU court ruling reinforces accountability for GDPR compliance in data transfer cases involving U.S. tech companies.

Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns URA over leaked details of 199 tenants, owners

Hong Kong's privacy commissioner warns the Urban Renewal Authority about their data security failures in cloud storage.
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