Today’s post is a reminder that purging files is helpful, but remember to empty the recycle bin. A listing on WorldLeaks’ darkweb leak site yesterday claims that WorldLeaks acquired 1.5 TB of data from MPOWERHealth, comprising 1,622,547 files. MPOWERHealth describes itself as providing innovative healthcare solutions, specializing in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM), Surgical Assist, and Care…
Category: Breach Incidents
Two agencies in one state investigated and fined Healthplex. Was that one too many?
DataBreaches is generally a great fan of state attorneys general taking enforcement action stemming from data breaches where the security was really subpar or the entity did not notify those affected in a reasonable amount of time. But two enforcement actions in New York have me wondering if the state has been a bit unfair…
Data breach at Fundamental Administrative Services affected 56,235 patients at long-term care facilities
On March 21, 2025, Fundamental Administrative Services, LLC (“Fundamental”), a Maryland-headquartered service provider to long-term care facilities, notified HHS of a breach involving unauthorized access to its network. At the time, they used a “500” placeholder for the number affected, but also posted a substitute notice on their website. This week, Fundamental issued a press…
Justice Department Announces Coordinated Disruption Actions Against BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware Operations
Law Enforcement Seizes Servers, Domains, and Approximately $1 Million In Laundered Proceeds Owned By BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware August 11, 2025 The Justice Department announced today coordinated actions against the BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware group which included the takedown of four servers and nine domains on July 24, 2025. The takedown was conducted by the Department of…
Federal judiciary says it is boosting security after cyberattack; researcher finds new leaks (CORRECTED)
CNN reports: Federal court officials said Thursday that the judicial branch is taking steps to improve online security – including for sensitive case documents – after “escalated cyberattacks” aimed at its case management system. “The federal Judiciary is taking additional steps to strengthen protections for sensitive case documents in response to recent escalated cyberattacks of…
SC: Spartanburg County hit by cyberattack, some online services disrupted
Stephanie Moore reports: Spartanburg County officials reported Friday that the county experienced a cybersecurity incident earlier this week. Scottie Kay Blackwell, the county communications manager, said the cyberattack immediately triggered a response from the network software, cybersecurity vendor, and law enforcement. Blackwell said the attack was contained by the county’s software platforms and personnel. The…