Here’s an update on a lawsuit I noted back in March 2011. Eric Goldman writes: CVS Caremark provided consumer data to pharma companies and data brokers. The plaintiffs alleged that the data transfers violated CVS’s privacy policies, but CVS apparently disclosed only “de-identified” data as contemplated by HIPAA. Plaintiffs couldn’t sue under HIPAA, both because…
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UK: Nicked sensitive Avnet server disks sparks ICO probe
Paul Kunert reports an update on a breach I seem to have missed: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has confirmed it is investigating a potential data breach at Avnet Technology Solutions (TS) following the break-in prior to Christmas. As previously reported, thieves raided the enterprise distie’s Haslingden office on 21 December and made off with hard…
Fun Publications Admits To Security Breach, Apologizes for Inconvenience
Peter Van reports: Fun Publications has sent out a message to all Transformers Club members this weekend notifying the members that there was indeed a security breach related to their e-commerce database. In a written statement sent to members, Brian Savage says that “Fun Publications has determined that there is a security issue with our…
MO: Springfield city website hacked as part of series of hacks involving government and law enforcement
Springfield officials say the personal information of about 2,100 citizens may have been obtained by hackers when the city’s website was “compromised” Feb. 17, a Friday. Some functions have been turned off on the city’s website, springfieldmo.gov, as authorities investigate the apparent breach, said city spokeswoman, Cora Scott. Read more on News-Leader.com A statement posted…
Hackers publish private information about L.A. police officers
Andrew Blankstein reports: The FBI is probing an Internet breach in which hackers publicly posted private information belonging to more than 100 local law enforcement officers who are part of the Los Angeles County Police Canine Assn. Tony Vairo, a San Fernando police officer, who is president of the group, told The Times that they…
‘Anatomy of an Anonymous Attack’ laid bare by Imperva
Sophie Curtis reports: Security firm Imperva has published a detailed analysis of an attack by Anonymous on one of its customers, providing new insight into how the hacktivist group operates, and highlighting the need for better application layer security. According to The New York Times, the target in question was the Vatican, although Imperva has declined…