Integris Health says data breach impacts 2.4 million patients
Integris Health suffered a data breach last November, exposing personal information of almost 2.4 million people.
The attacker behind the breach is selling the stolen data on the dark web for $50 per person's information or $3 to view any impacted individual's data.
New Jersey law enforcement officers sue 118 data brokers for not removing personal info
Criminal justice personnel in New Jersey have filed 118 class action lawsuits against data brokers for failing to remove personal information from the internet.
Data brokers could face fines of at least $2.3 billion as a result of the lawsuits.
Germany's BMI approves Federal Data Protection Act draft
Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior has approved a draft amendment of the Federal Data Protection Act.
The amendment includes a credit scoring regulation that prevents companies from discriminating against consumers based on certain personal information.
MoD breach of Afghans' data could have posed threat to life in Taliban's hands'
The UK Ministry of Defence has been fined £350,000 for a data breach that exposed the personal information of Afghan nationals seeking to flee to the UK after the Taliban takeover.
The breach involved the mistaken copying of details belonging to 265 people into emails sent by the government, which could have led to a threat to life if the information fell into the hands of the Taliban.
Data breach of two third-party payment operators affects more than 33 million in France: CNIL opens an investigation
Viamedis and Almerys, operators managing payment for complementary health insurance, experienced a computer attack in January that compromised data for over 33 million people.
Data compromised in the breach includes marital status, date of birth, social security numbers, and health insurance contract details.
US insurance firms sound alarm after 66,000 individuals impacted by SIM swap attack
Two US insurance companies, Washington National Insurance and Bankers Life, have warned that hackers compromised their computer systems and potentially stole personal information of thousands of individuals.
The hackers used SIM-swapping attacks to gain control of victims' phone numbers and bypass multi-factor authentication, allowing them to access sensitive information.
SIM-swapping attacks are not new, and companies and individuals should take steps to protect themselves, such as avoiding linking accounts to phone numbers and adding additional security measures to cellphone accounts.
A group called 'ResumeLooters' has been stealing personal information from websites operated by job boards and retailers across Asia.
The group used SQL injection and XSS attacks to steal databases, resulting in the theft of over two million email addresses and other personal information.
Mozilla Monitor scrubs your leaked personal information from the web, for a fee
Mozilla is launching a new tool called Mozilla Monitor Plus that can automatically monitor data brokers for personal information and remove any exposed details.
The new paid service aims to proactively keep personal information off more than 190 data broker sites, which is double the number monitored by competitors.
Australia sanctions a hacker who released health insurer client data
A Russian national has been sanctioned by the Australian government for his role in a cyber attack that compromised the personal information of more than 10 million Australians.
The Australian government imposed its cyber sanction powers for the first time against Aleksandr Ermakov after linking him to the cyber attack.
Don't Be Afraid of the iPhone's NameDrop Feature, Experts Say
Police departments have expressed concerns about the NameDrop feature in the latest Apple iPhone operating system, but experts say the warnings may be overblown.
NameDrop requires both users to agree to share information, and the devices must be practically touching for the feature to work.
NameDrop has several stopgaps in place to prevent nonconsensual taking of contact information.
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Framework discloses data breach after accountant gets phished
Framework Computer experienced a data breach after its accounting service provider, Keating Consulting Group, fell victim to a phishing attack.
The breach resulted in the exposure of personal information, including customer names, email addresses, and outstanding balances, which could be used in phishing attacks.
CPRA Countdown: Ensuring Your Organization's Privacy Compliance in the New Year
Employers need to ensure compliance with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) which is an amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
The CPRA requires compliance for employers who meet certain criteria, such as maintaining annual gross revenues over $25 million or buying/selling personal information of 100,000 or more California consumers.
MoD breach of Afghans' data could have posed threat to life in Taliban's hands'
The UK Ministry of Defence has been fined £350,000 for a data breach that exposed the personal information of Afghan nationals seeking to flee to the UK after the Taliban takeover.
The breach involved the mistaken copying of details belonging to 265 people into emails sent by the government, which could have led to a threat to life if the information fell into the hands of the Taliban.
MoD breach of Afghans' data could have posed threat to life in Taliban's hands'
The UK Ministry of Defence has been fined £350,000 for a data breach that exposed the personal information of Afghan nationals seeking to flee to the UK after the Taliban takeover.
The breach involved the mistaken copying of details belonging to 265 people into emails sent by the government, which could have led to a threat to life if the information fell into the hands of the Taliban.
MoD breach of Afghans' data could have posed threat to life in Taliban's hands'
The UK Ministry of Defence has been fined £350,000 for a data breach that exposed the personal information of Afghan nationals seeking to flee to the UK after the Taliban takeover.
The breach involved the mistaken copying of details belonging to 265 people into emails sent by the government, which could have led to a threat to life if the information fell into the hands of the Taliban.
MoD breach of Afghans' data could have posed threat to life in Taliban's hands'
The UK Ministry of Defence has been fined £350,000 for a data breach that exposed the personal information of Afghan nationals seeking to flee to the UK after the Taliban takeover.
The breach involved the mistaken copying of details belonging to 265 people into emails sent by the government, which could have led to a threat to life if the information fell into the hands of the Taliban.
What we know about Prince Harry's legal battle with Mirror Group Newspapers
The eyes of the media will be turned to the High Court in London this week as the Duke of Sussex gives evidence in his legal action against the publisher of the Mirror.Harry will enter the witness box amid an ongoing trial over contested allegations of unlawful information gathering by Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN).
The Duke of Sussex's legal battle with Mirror Group Newspapers explained
The eyes of the media will be turned to the High Court in London this week as the Duke of Sussex gives evidence in his legal action against the publisher of the Mirror.Harry will enter the witness box amid an ongoing trial over contested allegations of unlawful information gathering by Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN).
Products returned to Amazon found at Toronto liquidation stores along with buyers' personal info | CBC News
Returned packages sold at a liquidation store in Toronto contained personal information of Amazon shoppers, putting them at risk of identity theft.
Arthur Stewart and other affected shoppers are concerned about the lack of privacy protection by Amazon and other companies involved in the liquidation process.
Products returned to Amazon found at Toronto liquidation stores along with buyers' personal info | CBC News
Returned packages sold at a liquidation store in Toronto contained personal information of Amazon shoppers, putting them at risk of identity theft.
Arthur Stewart and other affected shoppers are concerned about the lack of privacy protection by Amazon and other companies involved in the liquidation process.
Hackers access profiles of nearly 7 million 23andMe customers
A hacker or hackers have accessed nearly seven million profiles of 23andMe customers, including users' ancestry reports and other personal information.
The hackers were able to access 5.5 million profiles that use the DNA Relatives feature and a subset of family tree information on 1.4 million DNA Relatives profiles.
Products returned to Amazon found at Toronto liquidation stores along with buyers' personal info | CBC News
Returned packages sold at a liquidation store in Toronto contained personal information of Amazon shoppers, putting them at risk of identity theft.
Arthur Stewart and other affected shoppers are concerned about the lack of privacy protection by Amazon and other companies involved in the liquidation process.
Dollar Tree Impacted by ZeroedIn Data Breach Affecting 2 Million Individuals
Two million individuals are being notified of a data breach at workforce analytics services provider ZeroedIn.
The breach involved unauthorized access to certain systems and compromised personal information, including names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers.
The impacted individuals are primarily associated with Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, although the exact scope of the breach is still being investigated.
Don't Be Afraid of the iPhone's NameDrop Feature, Experts Say
Police departments have expressed concerns about the NameDrop feature in the latest Apple iPhone operating system, but experts say the warnings may be overblown.
NameDrop requires both users to agree to share information, and the devices must be practically touching for the feature to work.
NameDrop has several stopgaps in place to prevent nonconsensual taking of contact information.
Don't Be Afraid of the iPhone's NameDrop Feature, Experts Say
Police departments have expressed concerns about the NameDrop feature in the latest Apple iPhone operating system, but experts say the warnings may be overblown.
NameDrop requires both users to agree to share information, and the devices must be practically touching for the feature to work.
NameDrop has several stopgaps in place to prevent nonconsensual taking of contact information.
Massive data breach alert: AG James urges New Yorkers to secure their data
Nearly four million New Yorkers have been warned about a data breach at a medical transcription company that has put their personal information at risk.
The breach, which affected approximately nine million patients nationwide, has raised concerns about the security measures employed by companies that handle sensitive data.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged individuals to take immediate measures to protect their personal information and has provided recommendations on how to do so.
Unknown person entered hospital ward and left with patients' data, says watchdog
An unauthorized person entered a hospital ward and stole personal information from 14 patients.
Police have been unable to identify the person or recover the lost paperwork due to CCTV being accidentally switched off.
The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded NHS Fife for the incident and found that the hospital lacked appropriate security measures for personal information.
Attorney general secures $6.5 million from Morgan Stanley for data security lapse
Morgan Stanley has agreed to a $6.5 million settlement for compromising the personal information of millions of customers, including 1.1 million New Yorkers.
The breach occurred when Morgan Stanley failed to properly erase unencrypted data from its computers before auctioning them off, potentially exposing the personal data of millions.
As part of the settlement, Morgan Stanley will implement stronger data security measures and pay a $6.5 million fine, with $1.6 million going to New York.
Morgan Stanley Fined $6.5 Million for Exposing Customer Information
Morgan Stanley agrees to a $6.5 million settlement over insecurely disposing of hardware containing unencrypted personal information.
Morgan Stanley failed to properly erase unencrypted personal information stored on decommissioned devices, potentially exposing millions of customers' data.
The company was ordered to improve its data security practices and implement encryption, data disposal policies, and vendor controls.
Healthcare startups scramble to assess fallout after Postmeds data breach hits millions of patients | TechCrunch
Postmeds, the parent company of online pharmacy startup Truepill, experienced a data breach in which the personal and sensitive health information of 2.3 million individuals was stolen.
Healthcare startups that relied on Postmeds to fulfill prescriptions for their customers were caught off-guard by the data breach.
The stolen data includes patient names, demographic information, prescribed medications, and potentially sensitive medical information.
Prison Phone Company Leaked User Data and Didn't Tell Them, FTC Says
Prison phone company, Global Tel*Link Corp, is accused by the FTC of not properly securing user data and failing to notify affected customers of a breach for nine months.
The breach resulted in personally identifiable information of GTL users being accessed by bad actors, including Social Security numbers and credit card information.
This is not the first time GTL has faced scrutiny, as the FCC previously capped price-per-minute for inmate phone calls in 2015.
Woman loses Rs 1.4 lakh to AI voice scam: What is it and how not to become a victim - Times of India
AI-generated voice fraud is on the rise, with scammers using artificial intelligence to mimic the voices of trusted individuals.
Common AI voice scams involve impersonating family members, friends, customer service representatives, or government officials.
To avoid AI voice scams, never give out personal information over the phone unless you are certain of the caller's identity and be aware of the latest scam techniques.
9 million patients had data stolen after US medical transcription firm hacked | TechCrunch
Close to nine million patients had highly sensitive personal and health information stolen during a cyberattack on a U.S. medical transcription service.
The stolen data included patient names, dates of birth, addresses, medical records, hospital account numbers, and more.
Northwell Health, the largest healthcare system in New York State, confirmed that 3.89 million of its patients are affected by the data breach.
9 million patients had data stolen after US medical transcription firm hacked | TechCrunch
Close to nine million patients had highly sensitive personal and health information stolen during a cyberattack on a U.S. medical transcription service.
The stolen data included patient names, dates of birth, addresses, medical records, hospital account numbers, and more.
Northwell Health, the largest healthcare system in New York State, confirmed that 3.89 million of its patients are affected by the data breach.
9 million patients had data stolen after US medical transcription firm hacked | TechCrunch
Close to nine million patients had highly sensitive personal and health information stolen during a cyberattack on a U.S. medical transcription service.
The stolen data included patient names, dates of birth, addresses, medical records, hospital account numbers, and more.
Northwell Health, the largest healthcare system in New York State, confirmed that 3.89 million of its patients are affected by the data breach.
Filling the Surveillance Footage Gaps: Place and Payments - emptywheel
The government has asked for - and Trump and Walt Nauta's lawyers have not objected - to a protective order in the stolen documents case.That's utterly routine - though sometimes there is a stink about the terms of a protective order, which didn't happen here.The actual protective order itself does not include extra restrictions to prevent Trump from tweeting shit out - as his Alvin Bragg protective order did - but it does require the defense to make everyone who reviews discovery to sign a protective order as well (sometimes defendants unsuccessfully object to this on Sixth Amendment grounds because it provides a way to track a defendant's own investigation).
Harry tells court that reporting of break-up with Chelsy Davy was hurtful'
The Duke of Sussex has told the High Court that a newspaper's reporting of his break-up with former girlfriend Chelsy Davy was hurtful and appeared to celebrate their split.Harry spent a second day being cross-examined about his claims that tabloids published by Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) featured articles about him based on alleged unlawful information gathering including phone hacking.
$20 million FTC settlement addresses Microsoft Xbox illegal collection of kids' data: A game changer for COPPA compliance
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1. Companies should take proactive steps to ensure compliance with COPPA when collecting data from children. The FTC's $20 million settlement with Microsoft regarding Xbox's illegal collection of children's data serves as an important reminder that companies must carefully consider their strategies when collecting data from children.
2. Companies must provide clear, understandable disclosures to parents regarding the collection of their children's data. Microsoft was found to have violated COPPA by failing to provide clear and understandable disclosure of its data
Covid inquiry legal challenge could be heard by end of June, says minister
A High Court challenge by the UK Government to block the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's request for Boris Johnson's unredacted WhatsApp messages and notebooks could be heard by the end of June, a minister has suggested.Cabinet Office minister Jeremy Quin said the matter was being expedited and that it would likely be heard on or shortly after June 30.
The Duke of Sussex's legal battle with Mirror Group Newspapers explained
The eyes of the media will be turned to the High Court in London this week as the Duke of Sussex gives evidence in his legal action against the publisher of the Mirror.Harry will enter the witness box amid an ongoing trial over contested allegations of unlawful information gathering by Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN).
Watch Out for Junk' Fees When Booking Travel Online
Many of us are desperate to travel this summer after a pandemic stifled our plans for years.But travelers and I'm sorry to be a killjoy should beware: Those seemingly cheap plane tickets or hotel rooms advertised online may be a trap to make you spend more than anticipated.That's because hotels and airlines, struggling to recoup their losses from the pandemic, are increasingly resorting to nickel-and-diming consumers with hidden charges, according to studies and travel experts.
CNET Backpedals On AI-Generated Content; FTC Fines Microsoft $20M For Collecting Kids' Data | AdExchanger
CNET made waves in January when it started publishing articles that were completely generated by AI.In a memo shared with employees on Tuesday, CNET promises to no longer publish stories written solely by AI.It also says it will not publish AI-generated images and videos "as of now."But it will continue to use AI to analyze data and existing text, create outlines for story ideas and generate "explanatory content."
Japan Privacy Symposium 2023 - Future of Privacy Forum
1. Japan's new privacy laws offer enhanced protection for individuals' data and should be taken into consideration when developing global privacy strategies. 2. Companies operating in Japan must comply with both domestic and international privacy regulations, and should seek expert advice to ensure compliance. 3. The Japan Privacy Symposium
Google Ad Tech May Break Up; Apple Threaten to Ban Damus Over Bitcoin Tipping
In today's ExchangeWire new's digest: Google may be forced to sell off part of its ad tech business; Apple threatens to remove Damus from the App Store over Bitcoin tipping; and a study finds that the majority of APAC consumers prefer dealing with companies who collect their data directly.Google may have to break up ad business Google may have to sell part of its ad tech business after the EU Commission ruled that it had engaged in anti-competitive practices.
The 8 Most Shocking Takeaways From the New Report on Hi Felicia
The whirlwind closure of Oakland's Hi Felicia on May 24 following a highly publicized burglary led to multiple reports about the difficult work environment at both the permanent restaurant that opened in 2022 and in Hi Felicia's early days as a pop-up.On Thursday, June 8, the San Francisco Chronicle detailed allegations involving sexual harassment and inappropriate comments from Hi Felicia owner and founder Imana, who goes by her first name only, as well as multiple instances of bounced or delayed paychecks.
The 8 Most Shocking Takeaways From the New Report on Hi Felicia
The whirlwind closure of Oakland's Hi Felicia on May 24 following a highly publicized burglary led to multiple reports about the difficult work environment at both the permanent restaurant that opened in 2022 and in Hi Felicia's early days as a pop-up.On Thursday, June 8, the San Francisco Chronicle detailed allegations involving sexual harassment and inappropriate comments from Hi Felicia owner and founder Imana, who goes by her first name only, as well as multiple instances of bounced or delayed paychecks.
'Orgasmic meditation' group manipulated members with forced labor, sex abuse, feds say
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The founder and a former executive of OneTaste, a San Francisco-based "sexuality-focused wellness education" company that grabbed national media attention, were indicted on charges of conspiring to force employees to work for them by inflicting sexual, psychological and economic abuse, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
EFF and Allies Send Letters to Senate Judiciary Opposing Bill to Require Messaging Platforms to Report Users to the DEA
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1. EFF and a coalition of civil society groups have sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose a bill that would require messaging platforms to enable government access to encrypted communications.
2. The proposed bill would weaken user security and privacy, and create a dangerous precedent for other countries to follow.
3. The letter emphasizes the importance of encryption for protecting usersâ rights to privacy and security, and urges Congress to reject the bill.
Develop valuable cyber security skills over a lifetime for only $70
1. It is important to understand cyber security fundamentals, such as authentication, encryption, and malware, and to stay up-to-date on the latest security trends in order to protect yourself and your data. 2. Developing and honing cyber security skills can be done by taking online courses,