Tag: personal data
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UK ICO Imposes £2.3m Penalty on 23andMe for Data Security Failures
UK ICO fines 23andMe £2.3m for data security failures, highlighting serious lapses in protecting sensitive genetic information.
Zoomcar discloses security breach impacting 8.4 million users
Zoomcar security breach impacts 8.4M users. Discover details on compromised data, response measures, and steps to enhance user protection.
Cybercriminals Threaten to Expose Personal Data of Paraguayans
Cybercriminals threaten to expose Paraguayans’ personal data. Discover how hackers are targeting citizens and what steps can protect sensitive information.
Erie Insurance Faces Cyber Incident Amid Phishing Warnings
Erie Insurance tackles a cyber incident amid phishing warnings, implementing enhanced security and data protection measures for customers.
23andMe Sale: Facing Intense Scrutiny from Congress and States
23andMe sale under fire as Congress and states ramp up scrutiny over genetic privacy and consumer data protection.
Texas DOT Data Breach Exposes 300K Crash Reports
Texas DOT data breach exposes 300K crash reports, risking sensitive info and sparking concerns over privacy and security across Texas.
Texas warns 300,000 crash reports siphoned via compromised user account
Texas warns of compromised user account siphoning 300,000 crash reports, sparking urgent data security concerns in the Lone Star State.
Mastery Schools Discloses Critical Data Breach Impacting 37,031 Records
Mastery Schools reports a critical data breach affecting 37,031 records. Discover details on the incident, risks, and next steps.
Ticketmaster Breach: Stolen Data Reemerges for Brief Sale After Snowflake Attack
Ticketmaster breach: stolen data resurfaces briefly for sale after a Snowflake attack. Discover key details and security fallout.
Sensata Technologies Uncovers Ransomware Attack Resulting in Personal Data Breach
Sensata Technologies uncovers a ransomware attack that led to a personal data breach, compromising customer information and triggering urgent security measures.
Legacy Breach Resurfaces: AT&T Confronts Recycled Cybercrime Data
In a development that casts a long shadow over data security protocols, AT&T is investigating reports that millions of its customers’ personal data are now being offered for sale on a dark web forum. Early indications suggest that the data may not be freshly stolen but rather repackaged from one of AT&T’s earlier breaches.
AT&T Hit by Massive Reported Identity Data Leak – Again
AT&T faces another massive identity data breach, exposing sensitive personal details and sparking serious cybersecurity concerns across its network.
Old AT&T data leak repackaged to link SSNs, DOBs to 49M phone numbers
Old AT&T data leak repackaged links SSNs and DOBs to 49M phone numbers, exposing sensitive personal details in a sweeping data breach.
BidenCash carding market domains seized in international operation
Global law enforcement seizes BidenCash carding market domains in a sweeping international operation, crippling a major cybercrime hub.
Victoria’s Secret Security Incident Shuts Down Website
Victoria’s Secret website offline after a major security breach. Learn how the incident is impacting customer data and company operations.
LexisNexis Breach Exposes Over 300,000 Records
LexisNexis breach exposes over 300,000 records, jeopardizing sensitive data and sparking urgent security reviews.
Adidas Data Breach Exposes Customer Contact Information, Raising Critical Cybersecurity Concerns
Adidas, one of the world’s leading sportswear brands, has confirmed that customer contact information—including names, email addresses, and phone numbers—was accessed by an unauthorized party.
Adidas warns of data breach after customer service provider hack
Adidas warns customers of a data breach after a hack of its service provider, potentially exposing sensitive data. Stay informed on security updates.
College Student to Plead Guilty to Hacking PowerSchool
College student to plead guilty to hacking PowerSchool, sparking heightened focus on cybersecurity in education. Details emerging.
Nova Scotia Power Customer Data Compromised in a Ransomware Incident
Nova Scotia Power faces a ransomware breach compromising customer data. Get the latest updates and learn about enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Sensitive Personal Data Stolen in West Lothian Ransomware Attack
Sensitive personal data stolen in West Lothian ransomware attack sparks urgent scrutiny of security practices and data protection measures.
PowerSchool hacker pleads guilty to student data extortion scheme
PowerSchool hacker pleads guilty to extorting student data, triggering urgency for stronger cybersecurity safeguards in education.
Japanese Parliament Passes Active Cyber Defense Law
Japanese Parliament approves active cyber defense law to enhance national security and protect critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.
Legal Aid Agency Concedes Extensive Breach of Applicant Information
Legal Aid Agency concedes an extensive breach of applicant data, spotlighting critical gaps in security and accountability measures.