Over the years, DataBreaches has noted hospitals in APAC countries having data leaked or being hit with ransomware attacks, but I have not seen a lot of reviews. An article by Thai Khang in VietnamNet names mentions some of the bigger hospital breaches in Vietnam since 2024, and then continues: According to Thuy, in the…
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California’s New Delete Request Tool Impacts Data Brokers and Residents
Going forward, this might help California residents reduce the chances of their personal information being caught up in some breaches. Hunton Andrews Kurth writes: On September 26, 2025, following a public comment period, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) adopted its regulations concerning the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (“DROP”). The DROP is a tool developed to…
Shad White’s office finds nearly a third of Mississippi’s state agencies fail cybersecurity requirements
Stephanie Cunningham reports: According to Mississippi State Auditor Shad White, a third of state offices are at risk of cybercrimes due to not meeting cybersecurity assessment requirements according to a report released yesterday, Tuesday, Oct. 7. Auditor Shad White stated in the release, “Part of our role in my office according to state regulations is…
Policyholder Plot Twist: Cyber Insurer Sues Policyholder’s Cyber Pros
Veronica P. Adams and Andrea DeField of Hunton Andrews Kurth write: Last month, Ace American Insurance Company filed a subrogation action against its insured’s cybersecurity and technology vendors, alleging missteps by the technology companies. See Ace American Insurance Company v. Congruity 360, Trustwave Holdings, Case No. 2:25-cv-15657 (D.N.J. Sep. 15, 2025). Ace seeks to recover the $500,000…
DragonForce, LockBit, and Qilin, a new triad aims to dominate the ransomware landscape (1)
Update of October 16, 2025: The claims by ReliaQuest, reported below by Security Affairs, have been challenged by SuspectFile. Read the criticism with a statement from Qilin at SuspectFile. Pierluigi Paganini reports: Ransomware groups DragonForce, LockBit, and Qilin formed a strategic alliance to enhance their attack capabilities, signaling an evolving cyber threat landscape. The alliance aims at sharing tools…
Qantas says ‘legal protections in place’ as ScatteredLAPSUS$Hunters group threatens to release personal data
NOTE from DataBreaches.net: The injunction Qantas obtained is limited in terms of who it covers. It does NOT cover all journalists and media. It only covers those who are under the jurisdiction of the NSW Supreme Court. Most journalists and media are not covered by the injunction, such as DataBreaches, and many may decide to…