Significant Data Breach at Genea IVF Australia: An In-Depth Overview Genea IVF Australia, a prominent fertility service provider and one of the largest in the nation, has officially reported a substantial cyberattack that has led to a data breach. The organization has publicly recognized the incident and is currently conducting…
AppViewX Announces Leadership Transition with Focus on Expanding Non-Human Identity Solutions In a strategic move poised to redefine its growth trajectory, AppViewX has appointed Dino DiMarino as its new CEO, following the acquisition of the company by private equity firm Haveli. DiMarino steps into leadership just a month post-acquisition, succeeding…
A dataset from a clinical research organization has been found publicly accessible online, raising serious concerns about data security. The exposed database, tied to DM Clinical Research, contains over 1.6 million individual records equating to approximately 2 terabytes of data. Among the sensitive information revealed are names, medical histories, phone…
A recent investigation by WIRED has unveiled troubling insights into Google’s advertising ecosystem, revealing that a significant amount of sensitive information about American consumers is being made accessible to some of the largest global brands. Despite Google’s stated policies prohibiting the use of such data, experts warn that this information…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Nearly 200,000 Warby Parker Customers Impacted by Credential-Stuffing Breaches Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 20, 2025 Image: Warby Parker The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has imposed a civil monetary penalty of $1.5 million on Warby Parker, a prominent eyewear retailer,…
Kroll’s Cyber Risk team has unveiled its 2025 Data Breach Outlook, indicating a dramatic shift in the landscape of cybersecurity threats. The healthcare sector emerged as the most targeted industry in 2024, accounting for a concerning 23% of all reported data breaches. This statistic reveals a notable increase from previous…
Upcoming Layoffs at NIST Raise Concerns Among Staff and Stakeholders In a significant development for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a series of layoffs may soon be enacted, potentially impacting hundreds of employees. NIST, a non-regulatory agency under the Department of Commerce, plays a crucial role in…
As cyber fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, businesses face heightened risks, particularly in financial processes involving Accounts Payable (AP). Employees in these positions are prime targets due to their access to sensitive funds and the authority to approve or alter payments. This vulnerability is compounded by outdated security measures and financial…
A clinical research firm based in Dallas, Texas, has suffered a significant data breach, exposing sensitive personal health records of more than 1.6 million individuals, all due to a lack of security authentication. Recent investigations revealed that a poorly configured healthcare database, which contains over 1.6 million records from medical…
