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Databreaches
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

Update: Robert A. Purbeck, aka "Lifelock, to plead guilty in Atlanta

Lifelock shared breach details with DataBreaches about healthcare entities.
Lifelock, identified as Robert A. Purbeck, was indicted in March 2021, not for the attacks linked to thedarkoverlord. [ more ]
Databreaches
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Proliance Surgeons notifying 437,392 patients after ransomware attack earlier this year

Proliance Surgeons experienced a ransomware attack, resulting in the breach of personal information of 437,392 patients.
The breach occurred on an unknown date, but the unauthorized access to additional files was discovered on May 24, 2023. [ more ]
Databreaches
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

If entities continue to obfuscate and lie, it's time to mandate more transparency in breach disclosures

Entities are often not transparent in their breach disclosures, leaving consumers in the dark.
Legislation should be considered to require disclosure of withheld breach facts and prevent misleading language.
Norton's lack of transparency in a recent breach is an example of the recurring problem. [ more ]
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