Category data-breaches

Veradigm to Settle Hack Lawsuit for $10.5 Million

HIPAA/HITECH, Litigation, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Breach Compromised Data of Over a Dozen Healthcare Providers, Impacting 2.5 Million Patients Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 21, 2026 Electronic health records vendor Veradigm will pay $10.5 million to settle class action litigation stemming from a 2024 hack affecting 2.5 million individuals.…

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VTech Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 4.8 Million Customers, Including Children’s Photos

Massive Data Breach at VTech Exposes Sensitive Information of Millions Earlier this month, an extensive data breach occurred at VTech, a renowned manufacturer of children’s tablets and gadgets. This breach has compromised the personal details of approximately 4.8 million parents and included over 200,000 images of children. In addition to…

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Why Higher Education CIOs Need to Revise Their Cybersecurity Strategies

Governance & Risk Management, Identity & Access Management, Patch Management Decentralization Challenges Complicate IT Security in Higher Education Jennifer Lawinski • January 21, 2026 An array of Ivy League institutions, including Harvard and Princeton, fell prey to cyberattacks in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities even among the most prestigious universities. (Image: Shutterstock)…

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Cybersecurity Law Enacted in Response to Cyberattack in Nevada

(The Center Square) – In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity, Nevada legislators enacted a comprehensive bill that took effect on November 18. The legislation aims to safeguard against future cyberattacks, with experts assessing its implications for the state’s online security landscape. Following the unprecedented cyberattack in 2025, the Nevada…

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China: OPM Hack Not State-Sponsored; Attributed to Criminal Gangs

In a notable statement, the Chinese government announced the arrest of individuals linked to the extensive cyber intrusion targeting the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), asserting that these actions were not sanctioned by the state. The OPM breach, which occurred earlier this year, compromised sensitive information of over…

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CISA Aims to Realign with Its Mission Following Budget Cuts from Trump Administration

Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific Acting Director Reports Stabilization Following Significant Staff Reductions Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 21, 2026 Image: Orhan Cam/Shutterstock The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) is actively working to reclaim its mission after encountering significant staffing changes and funding disruptions during a challenging year. This…

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Munson Healthcare Data Breach Impacts More Than 100,000 Patients

Data Breach at Munson Healthcare Affects Over 100,000 Patients Northern Michigan – Munson Healthcare has revealed significant new information regarding a data breach that transpired in August, compromising the data of more than 100,000 individuals. This incident has raised serious concerns regarding data security within the healthcare sector. Affected patients…

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