Nov. 22 – The YMCA of Central Florida (YMCA), today announced it is notifying individuals related to an isolated security incident involving certain personal information. Information accessed may have contained consumers’ names, and/or Social Security Number, driver’s license or other government issued identification, passport, financial account number, payment card number, health information, or health insurance…
Month: November 2017
Happy Thanksgiving!
To those celebrating today: Happy Thanksgiving, and may your day be a great one with family and friends. News updates will resume tonight, but right now, I’ve got to get back to cooking and preparations!
October health data breach stats continue painting a grim picture
Protenus recently released its Breach Barometer report for health data breaches in the U.S. that were first disclosed in October. Their analyses are based on 37 incidents compiled by DataBreaches.net, as below: Advanced Spine & Pain Center Aetna Amida Care Arch City Dental, LLC – Drs. Baloy and Donatelli Atlanta Asthma and Allergy, Austin Manual…
Uber Concealed Cyberattack That Exposed 57 Million People’s Data
Eric Newcomer reports: Hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber Technologies Inc., a massive breach that the company concealed for more than a year. This week, the ride-hailing company ousted Joe Sullivan, chief security officer, and one of his deputies for their roles in keeping the hack under wraps….
Iranian charged in HBO hack and extortion attempt
Earlier today, the Department of Justice announced charges against Behzad Mesri, a/k/a “Skote Vashat,” for allegedly hacking and attempting to extort HBO. I had covered the HBO hack and extortion attempt on this site over the summer, as this site was one of a few media outlets with whom the hacker(s) shared leaked data. According…
Sacramento Regional Transit Systems Hit By Hacker
CBS reports: Sacramento Regional Transit is the one being taken for a ride on this night, by a computer hacker. That hacker forced RT to halt its operating systems that take credit card payments, and assigns buses and trains to their routes. The local transit agency alerted federal agents following an attack on their computers…