July 18, 2024 at 05:21PM In the second quarter of 2024, analysis by Identity Theft Resource Center revealed a 1,000% increase in US data breach victims compared to the previous year. The surge was driven by a few large breaches, despite a 12% decrease in the number of incidents. The total victim count for the … Read more
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
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
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
April 2, 2024 at 07:09AM Prudential Financial recently revealed a data breach impacting 36,000 individuals, involving unauthorized access to personal information such as names, addresses, and license numbers. The breach, attributed to the Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group, occurred on February 4, 2024. Prudential is offering credit monitoring and has reinforced security measures. No identity theft or … Read more
February 19, 2024 at 08:03AM The BlackCat and Alphv ransomware group has claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on financial firms LoanDepot and Prudential Financial. Despite the data breach impacting millions of people, Prudential stated no evidence of customer data theft. The US government offered rewards for information on the group and its affiliates. The ransomware group … Read more
February 16, 2024 at 06:50PM ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang claims responsibility for network breaches of Prudential Financial and loanDepot. Stolen data from loanDepot to be sold, while Prudential’s is planned for release after failed negotiations. Rewards offered for information on ALPHV gang leaders. FBI links gang to over 60 breaches worldwide. ALPHV emerged in November 2021 … Read more
February 14, 2024 at 12:33PM Prudential Financial, a major global insurance and financial services company, experienced a digital breach leading to unauthorized access to internal and customer data by a criminal group. The company has $1.4 trillion in assets under management and serves over 50 million customers, making it an attractive target for cybercriminals. The … Read more