Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

McLaren Health Care (McLaren) experienced a data breach that compromised the sensitive personal information of approximately 2.2 McLaren Health Care (McLaren) disclosed a data breach that occurred between late July and August. The security breach exposed the sensitive personal information of 2,192,515 people.

Data breaches 108

Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Ransomware 108

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Bank of America revealed that the personal information of some customers was stolen in a data breach affecting a third-party services provider. Bank of America began notifying some customers following a data breach at the third-party services provider Infosys McCamish System (IMS).

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Banking Identity Theft Ransomware 109

Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2021

Insurance giant CNA notifies customers of a data breach after the Phoenix CryptoLocker ransomware attack suffered in March. US insurance giant CNA is notifying customers of a data breach after the ransomware attack that it suffered in March. ” reads the data breach notification letter sent to the impacted customers.

Data breaches 142

Data breaches Insurance Ransomware Identity Theft 142

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2024

The company warns that the stolen data can be used to carry out scams, phishing attacks, and identity theft against Australians.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Unstructured Data Healthcare Identity Theft 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Utah-based radiology medical center Utah Imaging Associates discloses a data breach that impacted 583,643 former and current patients. Utah Imaging Associates (UIA) discloses a security breach, on September 4, 2021 the company claims to have detected and blocked a cyber attack. Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 89

Data breaches Identity Theft Healthcare Insurance 89

Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2023

Brands, the company that owns the KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands, disclosed a data breach after the January ransomware attack. Brands pointed out that they have no evidence of identity theft or fraud involving exposed data. ” reads the data breach notification letter. Brands) The post Yum!

Data breaches 93

Data breaches Identity Theft Education Ransomware 93

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Sadly, there’s not a lot you can do to prevent incidents like these yourself, other than stay on top of the news and protect yourself against identity theft. This is changing.

Malware 76

Malware Passwords Identity Theft Banking 76

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2024

On September 13, 2023, the healthcare organization disclosed a data breach and in December 2023, it announced that the incident impacted 252,890 individuals. SRHS is offering impacted individuals access to credit monitoring services provided by IDX identity theft protection for twelve months at no cost.

Identity Theft 95

Identity Theft Ransomware Data breaches Insurance 95

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches. 1 in 4 Americans reported that they would stop doing business with a company following a data breach, and 67% of consumers reported a loss of trust in an organization following a breach. What Are Data Breaches?

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The Data Breach Notification lists the total number of persons affected as 5,815,591. The notice will include information on steps individuals can take to protect themselves against potential fraud or identity theft. Use endpoint security software that can prevent exploits and malware used to deliver ransomware.

Identity Theft 81

Identity Theft Ransomware Data breaches Passwords 81

Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2024

According to a data breach notification filed with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, the security breach impacted 201.404 individuals. Compromised data includes names, social Security numbers (SSN), dates of birth; driver’s license/state identification numbers, and taxpayer identification numbers.

Ransomware 96

Ransomware Identity Theft Data breaches Insurance 96

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Banks now manage enormous amounts of sensitive information, including customer financial data, personal details, and transaction records. Cyber security measures ensure this data is safeguarded against breaches, fraud, hacking, and other forms of cybercrime.

Banking 83

Banking Identity Theft DDOS Cyber threats 83

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

HIPAA also requires organizations to conduct regular risk assessments and report data breaches. Computer Fraud & Abuse Act (CFAA) The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) addresses unauthorized access to computer systems and data, criminalizing hacking, identity theft, and fraud.

Cybersecurity 90

Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Cyber threats Healthcare 90

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

US store chain Rutter disclosed a security breach, 71 locations were infected with a point-of-sale (POS) malware used to steal customers’ credit card information. convenience store, fast food restaurant, and gas station chain owner, has disclosed a security breach. The Rutter’s , a U.S.

Malware 106

Malware Identity Theft Advertising Cybersecurity 106

Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2023

Managed Care of North America (MCNA) Dental disclosed a data breach that impacted more than 8.9 Managed Care of North America (MCNA) Dental suffered a data breach that impacted 8,923,662 patients. ” reads the data breach notification. million individuals.

Ransomware 84

Ransomware Insurance Data breaches Identity Theft 84

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Lake Charles Memorial Health System (LCMHS) disclosed a data breach that affected almost 270,000 patients at its medical centers. ” reads the data breach notification published by LCMHS. ” According to the portal for breaches of healthcare organizations, the incident impacted 269,752 individuals.

Computers and Electronics 89

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Data breaches Identity Theft 89

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. The Morris worm was created by researcher Robert Morris and was considered one of the earliest forms of malware. Lessons learned.

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity Hacking Identity Theft Technology 140

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Unlike other generations whose privacy fears are deeply entangled with concerns of traditional cybercrimes like identity and credit card theft, Gen Z worries most about the exposure of their private information because of the chance of harassment, bullying, and lost friendships.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Data breaches Hacking Surveillance 119

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2023

Satellite TV giant Dish Network disclosed a data breach after the February ransomware attack and started notifying impacted individuals. “We have since determined that the extracted data includes some of your personal information. In early February, the company admitted that the outage was caused by a ransomware attack.

Ransomware 82

Ransomware Data breaches Identity Theft Backups 82

Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. With more than 15 billion login credentials available on the dark web because of data breaches, millions of online accounts remain at risk of unauthorized access.

Accountability 105

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering 105

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that by 2021: Global cybercrime costs could total approximately $6 trillion in the US. If cybercrime were a country, it would have the third largest economy in the world. Clearly, cybercrime is big business, and it operates like one. How big is the impact of cybercrime?

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Cybercrime DDOS Malware 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

They need a modern cybersecurity strategy that’s up to date and fit for purpose, particularly at a time when cybercrime is rising across the board. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) the number of data breaches reported in 2021 eclipsed that of 2020 by as early as October.

Risk 144

Risk Identity Theft Digital transformation Data breaches 144

Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

And perhaps one thing that is way down on their to-do list is to consider how vulnerable their identity is to cybercriminals. Truth be told: cybercrimes against students continue to rise, especially against those who report to university campuses and use university resources. Turn the auto-updates on. Monitor Your Credit.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Passwords Education Banking 98

The Security Ledger

APRIL 30, 2019

households, exposing sensitive data and putting people at risk for identity theft, ransomware and other cybercrimes. » Related Stories Veeam mishandles Own Data, exposes 440M Customer E-mails Report: Bad Bots sent One in Five Web Requests in 2018 Mysterious Trisis Malware Strikes Again. . »

Identity Theft 40

Identity Theft VPN Cybercrime Ransomware 40

Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Phishing is a cybercrime where criminals masquerade as legitimate institutions to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information. Severity of Risks: Spam may cause annoyance and inconvenience, while phishing poses more severe risks, including financial loss and data breaches. What is Phishing?

Phishing 52

Phishing Identity Theft Authentication Passwords 52

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2022

These documents could be used to conduct scams and identity theft. Other products available in the cybercrime underground are email databases, most of them are dumps that threat actors aggregate from past dumps. The price varies between $100 up to $120 depending on the volume of data and the source of the data.

Identity Theft 93

Identity Theft Accountability DDOS Cybercrime 93

Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2023

rail and locomotive company Wabtec Corporation disclosed a data breach after it was hit with Lockbit ransomware attack. At the time, the ransomware gang fixed the deadline on August 20, 2022 and after the failure of an extortion attempt it published the link to the stolen data. ” concludes Wabtec.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Identity Theft Insurance Data breaches 88

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Identity Theft. Data Breach. Physical Manipulation, Damage, Theft and Loss. Trends in Malware attacks. 46,5%_of all malware in e-mail messages found in ‘.docx’ Insider Threat.

Cyber threats 107

Cyber threats Insurance Cyber Insurance Ransomware 107

Security Affairs

JANUARY 25, 2021

Dutch police have arrested two individuals in the country for selling COVID-19 patient data stolen from the national COVID-19. The availability of COVID-19 patient data in the cybercrime underground was spotted by the RTL Nieuws reporter Daniel Verlaan. This investigation soon led to two employees of the GGD call center.

Identity Theft 101

Identity Theft Cybercrime Accountability Government 101

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. With 2020 being the worst year on record in terms of files exposed in data breaches , a thorough security approach is necessary to combat modern dangers.

Cybersecurity 105

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Risk Cybercrime 105

Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2023

Tax Service agencies collect the personal and financial information of citizens, such data can be exploited by threat actors to carry out a broad range of fraudulent activities, including financial scams and identity theft.

Identity Theft 87

Identity Theft Ransomware Scams Education 87

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Identity theft takes on a whole new meaning when a bad actor gets ahold of your PHI. What makes such attacks so perilous is their clandestine nature; Rogue Devices can inject malware, cause data breaches, and more, all while operating covertly. A Silent Sickness.

Healthcare 99

Healthcare Identity Theft Digital transformation Data collection 99

SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

These unsolicited messages often contain malware, phishing links, or other deceptive content, intending to deceive unsuspecting recipients. Spreading malware: Bots play a role in distributing malware, such as viruses, trojans, and ransomware. Verify the legitimacy of sources before clicking on any links.

Passwords 72

Passwords Antivirus Internet Internet 72

Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

For several years, the #1 Cybercrime type has been Business Email Compromise followed by the #2 of Romance Scam. Personal Data Breach. Identity Theft. Corporate Data Breach. Malware/Scareware/Virus. But this year, we had a change! 600,249,821. 517,021,289. 194,473,055. Real Estate/Rental.

Scams 98

Scams Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Data breaches 98

Security Affairs

JULY 10, 2022

The company pointed out that threat actors may have accessed data of its customers, for this reason it is recommending them to be vigilant. The company highlight the risks of identity theft or phishing attacks in case their data have been compromised.

Mobile 102

Mobile Ransomware Identity Theft Phishing 102

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Winning the ongoing battle against cybercrime and criminals starts with understanding the nature of the threats and how to combat them. And as stated by a Harris Poll conducted in 2018 , more than 60 million Americans are affected by identity theft every year. How high is your business’ cyber threat intelligence ?

Cyber threats 98

Cyber threats Mobile B2B Threat Detection 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Moreover, the database contained physical addresses – paired with names, email addresses, and phone numbers, this information could be used for identity theft or harassment. Data breach monitoring platform Breachsense has indexed over 25 billion leaked credentials. Proper encryption is key.

Ransomware 96

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Identity Theft 96