Thomas Clouse reports: The staff at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center is working to determine the scope of what could be the potential release of records for 1,915 veterans, who could now become victims of identity theft. On July 18 someone stole two USB drives containing the personal information for the veterans from a contract employee…
Personal data of millions of Malaysians up for sale, source of breach still unknown (UPDATED)
UPDATE: MALAYSIA’S internet regulator today ordered an online forum to remove news on a massive data breach involving millions of users, estimated to have taken place between 2012 and 2015. The Lowyat website said the order from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission came after it reported that databases of Malaysians’ personal details, obtained from…
Gas pump skimmers are still a thing
Chris Mosby reports on an indictment in a 5-state scheme: In a massive, 26-count indictment 12 people were charged for their role in a massive credit card skimmers fraud. The group placed skimmers on gas pumps in at least five states, including many locations throughout Northeast Ohio. “This group stole credit card information from thousands…
Source of massive South African data leak found – Report
Bill Cooke reports: With the help of self-professed “data and crypto addict” Flash Gordon, iAfrikan CEO Tefo Mohapi connected the leak to GoVault. GoVault is a platform operated by Dracore, and is billed as a “goldmine of information” which offers access to the contact details of South African consumers and homeowners. Read more on GearsofBiz. @s7nsins (aka…
Protenus releases its Breach Barometer report for September
You can access their report here. Once again, we saw insider wrongdoing breaches taking a long time to discover. Hacking accounted for 50% of the 46 breaches we recorded for the month, and eight of the hacks also involved extortion demands. If you’re thinking, “That sounds like TheDarkOverlord,” give yourself a pat on the back….
IFHS Investigates Cybersecurity Breach Of Clinic’s Computer System
Laura Kraegel reports: Unalaska’s clinic is investigating a security breach of its computer system. The ransomware attack happened in August, according to James Kaech, executive director of Iliuliuk Family and Health Services. He said the clinic’s access to its computer system was temporarily blocked, but it seems no information was stolen. Read more on KUCB.