Jessica Lyons reports: Ransomware gangs now frequently threaten physical violence against employees and their families as a way to force victim organizations into paying their demands. According to a survey of 1,500 security and IT professionals conducted by Censuswide on behalf of security firm Semperis, digital intruders are still holding more traditional threats of system lockouts (52…
Dermatology Clinics Affected by Practice Management Company Data Breach
Steve Alder writes: Several dermatology practices have recently announced data breaches following an attack on their management company. The number of attacks reported this year by dermatology practices suggests they are being targeted by one or more threat actors. In May 2025, DermCare Management, a Florida-based company that provides support services for dermatologists and dermatology…
UK: Physiotherapist who accessed patient’s personal data to visit her home is struck off
The PA News Agency reports: A medical professional who used a patient’s personal data to visit her home with a gift while working as a vaccinator has been struck off the register. Josep Bofill Blanch, who was a registered physiotherapist employed by NHS Grampian in north-east Scotland, met the woman and gave her an injection when…
Genoa Community Hospital discloses breach discovered in March
Genoa Community Hospital, aka Genoa Medical Facilities (“Genoa“) in Nebraska has issued a press release concerning a breach involving patient data. According to the release, in March 2025, Genoa learned of unusual activity involving one employee email account. The release does not indicate when the breach actually occurred or how the attacker gained access to…
In Singapore, 147,000 customer records exposed in Cycle & Carriage data breach
Malay Mail reports: About 147,000 customer records were compromised in a recent data breach at car distributor Cycle & Carriage in Singapore, the company confirmed today. Responding to media queries, a Cycle & Carriage spokesperson said the firm detected unauthorised access to its customer relationship management system on July 14, where a threat actor downloaded…
New adult safeguarding toolkit to help protect vulnerable adults’ data
Irish Legal News reports: The adult safeguarding toolkit is designed to provide organisations and individuals with guidance and resources to comply with data protection legislation and promote best practices in safeguarding sensitive information. The toolkit offers comprehensive guidance on how to collect, use, store, and share data related to vulnerable adults, while adhering to the principles of…