September 24, 2024 at 01:51PM MoneyGram’s payment services are currently down due to a cybersecurity issue, with no clear timeline for resolution. The company informed the public through social media that it’s investigating the issue, involving third-party experts and law enforcement. This raises concerns about the potential exposure of sensitive customer data, making them vulnerable … Read more
March 13, 2024 at 04:22PM The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a ransomware attack on UnitedHealthcare Group (UHG) subsidiary Optum, which affected the Change Healthcare platform. The attack, attributed to the BlackCat ransomware gang, compromised sensitive health information of millions, impacting operations in the U.S. healthcare industry. The investigation follows claims … Read more
November 15, 2023 at 02:24PM The Toronto Public Library (TPL) experienced a ransomware attack in October, resulting in the theft of personal information belonging to employees, customers, volunteers, and donors. The compromised file server contained data dating back to 1998, including names, social insurance numbers, birth dates, home addresses, and government-issued identification documents. The library … Read more
October 23, 2023 at 04:12PM Casio, the Japanese electronics maker, announced a data breach that exposed the personal information of customers in 150 countries. The breach occurred in the development environment for ClassPad.net, an education web application managed by Casio. The company attributed the breach to an operational error and insufficient security measures. The compromised … Read more
October 23, 2023 at 03:48PM The city of Philadelphia has issued a notice confirming a data breach involving personal health information. A threat actor gained access to the city’s email accounts between May and July this year. The types of information compromised include demographic, medical, and limited financial information. The city advises affected individuals to … Read more