October 28, 2024 at 11:55AM Criminals are openly selling stolen financial information, including credit card details, on Meta’s Threads. Security experts highlight inadequate moderation, with some accounts remaining active for months. This trend coincides with Telegram’s crackdown on illicit activity, leading criminals to shift their operations to Threads while still using Telegram for sales. ### … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 07:37AM Landmark Admin, an insurance administrator, revealed that personal information was stolen during a ransomware attack earlier this year, affecting 800,000 individuals. The announcement highlights the significant impact of the data breach on those affected. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Data Breach Announcement**: Landmark Admin, an insurance administrator, has disclosed that personal information … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 07:13AM UnitedHealth informed the US health department that a February ransomware attack compromised the information of 100 million individuals. The incident highlights significant security vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, affecting a vast number of people. **Meeting Notes Summary:** – **Incident Reported**: UnitedHealth communicated to the US health department regarding a significant cybersecurity … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 04:47AM OnePoint Patient Care has announced a data breach affecting the personal information of approximately 800,000 individuals. The incident has raised concerns regarding data security and privacy. ### Meeting Takeaways: – **Incident Overview**: OnePoint Patient Care has experienced a data breach. – **Impact**: The breach affects the personal information of approximately … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 02:20AM The Irish Data Protection Commission fined LinkedIn €310 million for violating user privacy through improper behavioral analysis for targeted advertising, lacking users’ explicit consent. This decision, linked to GDPR principles, mandates compliance within three months. Additionally, privacy group noyb has filed a complaint against Pinterest for similar consent violations. ### … Read more
October 18, 2024 at 07:02AM Christien “DilDog” Rioux, co-founder of Veracode and Veilid Foundation, addresses the importance of accessible privacy as a human rights issue and explores the unique attributes of hackers in his discussion. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Main Topic**: Discussion centered on the intersection of privacy and human rights, emphasizing the importance of accessible … Read more
October 18, 2024 at 05:02AM Omni Family Health has announced a data breach that affects nearly 470,000 current and former patients and employees. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding data security. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Overview**: Omni Family Health experienced a data breach. 2. **Impact Scope**: The breach affects approximately 470,000 individuals, including both … Read more
October 13, 2024 at 02:30PM Various security vulnerabilities affecting iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7 have been addressed, including issues with state management, memory access, and user data privacy. Updates are available for multiple models, including iPhone XS and various iPad Pro, Air, and mini models to mitigate potential risks. ### Meeting Takeaways: Security Updates for … Read more
October 11, 2024 at 07:54AM Two former RAC employees received suspended sentences for illegally copying and selling personal data from accident victims. Debbie Okparavero and Maliha Islam accessed about 29,500 lines of information, allegedly for profit, resulting in guilty pleas under data protection laws. The ICO commended RAC for reporting the breach promptly. ### Meeting … Read more
September 27, 2024 at 04:23PM Microsoft has revised its Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs, assuring its security. Recall captures PC activity and can be searched or visually reviewed with AI. It faced privacy concerns but will be released to Windows Insiders in October. The system is opt-in, encrypts snapshots, and has strict security measures, aiming … Read more