Less than three months after it disclosed one security breach, CaroMont is back in the news after a record with patients’ information was stolen from an employee’s car on December 16. Michael Barrett reports: Melissa Huggins said respiratory problems related to pneumonia took her to CaroMont Regional Medical Center last year. But she doesn’t understand…
Update on the VA’s eBenefits website breach
The VA responded to my email inquiries about the recently disclosed breach involving the eBenefits web site with the following statement: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) takes seriously our obligation to properly safeguard personal information. During a limited period of time Wednesday evening, as part of a process to improve software supporting the joint VA and Department…
Update: Neiman Marcus says security breach may affect up to 1.1 million cards
Associated Press reports that retailer Neiman Marcus now says that up to 1.1 million customers’ card may be compromised by a breach that occurred between July and October. In their updated statement on their website, CEO Karen Katz writes: We deeply regret and are very sorry that some of our customers’ payment cards were used…
Update on the VA’s eBenefits website breach
The VA responded to my email inquiries about the recently disclosed breach involving the eBenefits web site with the following statement: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) takes seriously our obligation to properly safeguard personal information. During a limited period of time Wednesday evening, as part of a process to improve software supporting the joint…
GA: Macon woman sentenced in nursing home identity thefts
Liz Fabian reports: A 32-year-old Macon woman faces 27 years in prison after stealing the identities of nursing home patients and filing a half-million dollars worth of fraudulent tax returns. Yolando Blount, also known as Yolanda King, was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Macon after pleading guilty in September to wire fraud, mail…
MI: Police Investigating MSU Bookstore Credit Card Fraud
If you bought any Spartan gear at the Spartan bookstore around Christmas, you’ll want to check your bank statements. Michigan State University police are investigating a credit card fraud that occurred on December 17. Two people contacted the store to buy Rose Bowl gear and they noticed discrepancies in their order. When the two victims…