MediSecure Data Breach Impacts 12.9 Million Individuals

July 19, 2024 at 07:54AM MediSecure, an Australian digital prescription services provider, reported a ransomware attack that exposed personal and health information of 12.9 million individuals, spanning from March 2019 to November 2023. The stolen data includes sensitive details, resulting in potential risks of phishing and identity-related crimes. Although system restoration was successful, the incident … Read more

Yacht giant MarineMax data breach impacts over 123,000 people

July 17, 2024 at 10:56AM MarineMax, the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, reported a data breach affecting over 123,000 individuals. The breach, claimed by the Rhysida ransomware gang, involved stolen personal information and financial documents. While the breach was initially downplayed, the attackers accessed the company’s network for ten days, ultimately leading to … Read more

Yacht giant MarineMax data breach impacts 123,000 individuals

July 17, 2024 at 10:41AM MarineMax, the world’s largest boat and yacht retailer, disclosed a data breach by the Rhysida ransomware gang, impacting over 123,000 individuals. The breach, detected on March 10, 2024, resulted in the theft of personal information and financial documents. Rhysida, a notorious ransomware group, has a history of targeting organizations across … Read more

Rite Aid says June data breach impacts 2.2 million people

July 16, 2024 at 10:58AM Rite Aid, the third-largest US drugstore chain, suffered a data breach affecting 2.2 million customers’ personal information. The breach, detected on June 6, involved purchase-related data such as names, addresses, and driver’s license numbers, but not Social Security, financial, or health information. The ransomware gang RansomHub claimed responsibility and threatened … Read more

‘Gay furry hackers’ say they’ve disbanded after raiding Project 2025’s Heritage Foundation

July 11, 2024 at 08:25PM Hacktivist group SiegedSec claims to disband after leaking files from The Heritage Foundation. Amid disavowing crime, they vow to continue fighting for others’ rights. The leaked information related to Project 2025, a plan outlined by the think tank. The feud escalated, involving contentious messages from the foundation’s executive director, culminating … Read more

Prudential Financial now says 2.5 million impacted by data breach

July 1, 2024 at 05:24PM Prudential Financial disclosed a data breach compromising the personal information of over 2.5 million people. The breach, attributed to the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang, was detected on February 5, 2024. In an updated report to the Maine Attorney General’s Office, the company confirmed that the breach impacted 2,556,210 individuals. The investigation … Read more

Prudential Financial Data Breach Impacts 2.5 Million

July 1, 2024 at 07:28AM Prudential Financial reported a February 2024 data breach affecting over 2.5 million individuals. The compromised data included names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and non-driver identification card numbers. While the attackers were not disclosed, the Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility. Prudential is providing impacted individuals with two years of free credit … Read more

Microsoft blamed for million-plus patient record theft at US hospital giant

June 25, 2024 at 08:49PM Geisinger, a healthcare provider, suspects a former Nuance Communications employee, now arrested and facing federal charges, of stealing highly personal data on over a million of its patients. Nuance failed to revoke the ex-employee’s access to corporate files post-termination, leading to the security breach. However, it was undisclosed if charges … Read more

200,000 Impacted by Data Breach at Los Angeles County Public Health Agency

June 17, 2024 at 10:14AM The County of Los Angeles’ Department of Public Health confirmed a data breach affecting 200,000 individuals, caused by a phishing attack compromising employees’ login credentials. Attackers accessed personal information, prompting Public Health to take measures and offer one year of free monitoring services. Other health agencies in the county also … Read more

Life360 Says Personal Information Stolen From Tile Customer Support Platform

June 14, 2024 at 03:00AM Life360 disclosed a data breach affecting personal information stored on a customer support platform, after hackers with intent to extort the company claimed possession of stolen information. Certain details of Tile customers were potentially compromised, but no sensitive information like credit card numbers or location data was included. Life360 has … Read more