Prudential Data Breach Victim Count Soars to 2.5M

July 1, 2024 at 03:19PM Prudential Financial disclosed a data breach to the SEC in February, initially stating that it minimally impacted residents. However, an updated notice revealed over 2.5 million individuals were compromised, far surpassing the original estimate of 36,000. Stolen information includes personal details, with legal proceedings already underway. Recovery efforts will include … Read more

US govt wants BreachForums admin sentenced to 15 years in prison

January 18, 2024 at 11:10AM The U.S. government proposed a 15-year prison sentence for Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, the administrator of the BreachForums hacking platform. He was arrested for facilitating the trade of stolen data and using unauthorized access devices. The government also seeks penalties for possession of child pornography and restitution to victims. Fitzpatrick’s final … Read more

BreachForums boss busted for bond blunders – including using a VPN

January 5, 2024 at 09:44AM Cybercriminal Pompompurin, aka Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, was arrested for violating pretrial release conditions, leading to custody until sentencing. Facing charges for access device fraud, child sex abuse material possession, and operating BreachForums. October’s sentencing postponed to January due to a pending evaluation. Fitzpatrick’s site sparked numerous cybercrimes and continues under … Read more