October 7, 2024 at 05:57AM Google is piloting a new security initiative in India to automatically block unsafe Android apps from being sideloaded, following successful tests in Singapore, Thailand, and Brazil. The program aims to protect users from malicious apps obtained from sources other than the Google Play Store, highlighting Google’s commitment to mobile security. … Read more
September 16, 2024 at 07:39AM Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics discovered unauthorized access to personal and health information of over 88,000 individuals due to a cyberattack. The compromised data includes names, Social Security numbers, and medical information. While no evidence of misuse has been found, fraud protection services have been offered. The attack was claimed … Read more
August 19, 2024 at 11:42AM Carespring Healthcare Management is notifying 77,000 individuals of a data breach that compromised personal and medical information dating back to October 2023. The investigation revealed unauthorized access to names, addresses, Social Security Numbers, and medical details. Affected individuals will receive 12 months of free identity monitoring services as the investigation … Read more
July 17, 2024 at 04:03PM Cybercrimes are increasingly targeting the auto industry, prompting the implementation of regulations like the Red Flags Rule to protect consumer data. Aura and Mosaic Compliance Services have partnered to provide identity theft protection to car buyers, helping dealers comply with regulations and earn trust from customers. Aura offers online safety … Read more
July 8, 2024 at 02:32PM Businesses in consumer financial services face challenges in managing identity information across different services, leading to a fragmented customer experience. Identity orchestration aims to integrate disparate identity systems to create a seamless online experience. It is increasingly important in industries such as financial services, retail, and hospitality, offering benefits like … Read more
July 1, 2024 at 10:06AM Landmark Admin is notifying individuals about a data breach affecting personal, medical, and insurance information. The breach involves various details such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical information. The company is continuing its investigation to determine the full scope of the breach, and encourages impacted individuals to stay … Read more
May 17, 2024 at 10:47AM WebTPA Employer Services (WebTPA) disclosed a data breach impacting nearly 2.5 million individuals, affecting customers of insurance companies like The Hartford, Transamerica, and Gerber Life Insurance. The breach occurred last year but was discovered in December. Personal data including names, contact info, DOBs, SSNs, and insurance info was exposed, prompting … Read more
May 16, 2024 at 09:35AM Google has announced new security features for Android 15 and Google Play Protect to block scams, fraud, and malware apps on devices. Also, there will be tools and policies to help developers build safer apps. The features include protection against banking malware and spyware, as well as features to protect … Read more
May 16, 2024 at 09:07AM Google announced improved security features and AI-powered protections in Android 15 to keep users safe from fraud and malware. Play Protect, scanning 200 billion apps daily, will feature live threat detection and enhanced on-device AI. Android 15 will also include tightened screen sharing controls and enhanced protections against fraud and … Read more
May 15, 2024 at 03:59PM Google has unveiled new security features for Android 15 and Google Play aimed at protecting against scams, fraud, and malware. These include protection against banking trojans and spyware, as well as measures to prevent theft of one-time passcodes and screen-sharing attacks. Additionally, Google is rolling out live threat detection and … Read more