OneBlood confirms personal data stolen in July ransomware attack
Blood-donation not-for-profit OneBlood confirms that donors' personal information was stolen in a ransomware attack last summer. [...]
Scammers file first — Get your IRS Identity Protection PIN now
The IRS relaunched its Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) program this week and all US taxpayers are encouraged to…
AT&T Breach 2024: Customer Data Exposed in Massive Cyber Attack
In a shocking breach of customer privacy, AT&T said in April 2024 that almost all of the data of its…
The Traditional Advocates of the Security Perimeter Don’t Want You to Know about Data-Centric Security
In an era defined by continuous media announcements of organizations that have suffered both government and private data breaches and…
The Urgent Need for Data Minimization Standards
A central principle in many data protection laws around the globe is data minimization. But we are currently facing a…
Ascension: Health data of 5.6 million stolen in ransomware attack
Ascension, one of the largest private U.S. healthcare systems, is notifying nearly 5.6 million patients and employees that their personal…
Raccoon Stealer malware operator gets 5 years in prison after guilty plea
Ukrainian national Mark Sokolovsky was sentenced today to five years in prison for his involvement in the Raccoon Stealer malware…
The Education Industry: Why Its Data Must Be Protected
The sector must prioritize comprehensive data protection strategies to safeguard PII in an aggressive threat environment.
ConnectOnCall breach exposes health data of over 910,000 patients
Healthcare software as a service (SaaS) company Phreesia is notifying over 910,000 people that their personal and health data was…
Police shuts down Rydox cybercrime market, arrests 3 admins
International law enforcement operation seizes the Rydox cybercrime marketplace and arrests three administrators. [...]