Category data-breaches

AI Agents Achieve a 24% Success Rate

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development New Research Reveals AI Agents Depend on Human Oversight, With Performance Potential Over Time Rahul Neel Mani (@rneelmani) • February 3, 2026 Image: Shutterstock AI agents are transitioning from theoretical constructs to practical applications within enterprises. Professionals are…

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CoVantage Credit Union and Others Face Class Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach

CoVantage Credit Union and Others Faced Data Breach Class Action A recent class action lawsuit has emerged against CoVantage Credit Union and several associated organizations following a significant data breach that has put sensitive customer information at risk. This incident raises pressing concerns for both the financial sector and broader…

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Navigating the Complexity of Aligning Substance Use Privacy Regulations with HIPAA

Legal expert David Holtzman, founder of HITprivacy LLC, highlighted the complexities surrounding the impending realignment of federal regulations that govern the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records under 42 CFR Part 2, particularly in relation to HIPAA’s privacy requirements. As the updates unfold, Holtzman emphasizes that the changes are…

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Munson and Hagerty: Latest Traverse City Organizations Affected by Significant Data Breaches

Data Breach at Munson Healthcare Affects 120,000 Patients In a significant cybersecurity incident, Munson Healthcare recently disclosed that approximately 120,000 patients may have had their personal information compromised due to a breach involving a third-party vendor. This situation attracted the attention of Michigan’s Attorney General, Dana Nessel, who issued a…

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France Telecom Orange Breached Again: Personal Data of 1.3 Million Customers Compromised

Data Breach at Orange: 1.3 Million Customers Affected In a significant cybersecurity incident, French telecommunications giant Orange has reported a second major data breach within a span of just three months. This latest attack has resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to 1.3 million customers from its online…

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Concerns Arise Over Changes to Substance Abuse Privacy Regulations

As the mid-February compliance deadline looms for new regulations aimed at aligning federal laws governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder records with HIPAA, treatment facilities supported by federal funding are facing crucial uncertainties. Legal expert Aleksandra Vold, a partner at the law firm BakerHostetler, emphasized that several significant questions…

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How Cybercriminals Exploit Deception to Compromise Your Security: The Psychological Triggers Behind Data Breaches – Urgency & Fear: “Your account will be locked!” This tactic creates panic, leading to hasty actions.

Cybercriminals Exploit Psychological Triggers to Compromise Security In an unsettling development within the cybersecurity landscape, recent reports reveal how hackers are leveraging psychological manipulation to infiltrate systems and access sensitive data. Specifically, these cybercriminals frequently utilize three core psychological triggers that prompt individuals into swift, often ill-considered actions. This strategy…

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