Tag: personally identifiable information
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Government Database Breach Exposes 42M Records
A shocking discovery by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler revealed a massive government database breach, exposing a staggering 42 million records of sensitive personal info to the public. The unsecured database contained a decade's worth of names, addresses, and email addresses, all freely accessible to anyone who stumbled upon it.
Sony ISP Data Breach Exposes 2.5 Million Customer Records
A massive data breach at Sony Network Communications has compromised 2.5 million customer records, including sensitive info like names, phone numbers, and email addresses. The breach, which occurred on October 19, exposed personal data of current and former users, prompting an immediate investigation and report to Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission.
Copenhagen University Breach Exposes Data of 525,000 Individuals
A cyber-attack on the University of Copenhagen has compromised the personal data of 525,000 individuals, including sensitive info like names, identity numbers, phone numbers, and email addresses. The breach, detected on October 20, has also exposed physical access PIN codes for around 20,000 staff and students.
US Citizen Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating Identity Theft Scheme Targeting Servicemembers
Those who've bravely served our nation deserve better than to be targeted by heartless scammers - and thanks to justice being served, one mastermind behind a massive identity theft scheme has pleaded guilty. Robert Wayne Boling Jr., a US citizen, admitted to running a five-year scam that exploited thousands of servicemembers and veterans, stealing their benefits and draining their bank accounts.
McDonald's Customer Data Platform Breach Exposes 40M Records
If you're one of the 28 million McDonald's customers whose data was exposed, you may be at risk of social engineering scams and loyalty fraud due to the breach of sensitive info like names and loyalty point transactions. This massive data leak, which also included 71,000 corporate records, is a stark reminder to stay vigilant about protecting your personal data.
Phishing Kits Target Microsoft 365 Accounts, Evade Multi-Factor Authentication
Beware of phishing kits targeting Microsoft 365 accounts, which can cleverly evade multi-factor authentication and put sensitive data like customer info, financial records, and internal communications at risk. These sneaky attacks use social engineering tactics to trick victims into handing over access to their accounts.
ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 2.3M Moody Bible Institute Accounts
A massive data breach at Moody Bible Institute has exposed the sensitive information of over 2.3 million people, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and more, after being targeted by the notorious extortion group ShinyHunters. The stolen data, which was leaked on June 23, puts countless individuals at risk of identity theft and cyber attacks.
Texas Data Breach Exposes 3 Million Driver's Licenses
A massive data breach has hit Texas, exposing the driver's license information of over 3 million hunting and fishing license customers, leaving them vulnerable to identity theft and other cyber threats. The breach occurred through a third-party license system used by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Kodak Breach Exposes 2.2M Records to ShinyHunters Threat Group
Kodak has confirmed a major data breach, with the ShinyHunters threat group claiming to have stolen 2.2 million records, including sensitive customer information. The company is working closely with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to address the breach.
France's ID Agency Probes Breach Claiming 19M Records Stolen
A massive data breach at France's ID agency may have exposed a staggering 19 million records, putting the personal info of nearly a third of the country's population at risk. The breach, detected on April 15, involves the theft of sensitive data, including login IDs, names, email addresses, and dates of birth.