Data Breach Notification: Blue Shield of California’s PHI Incident Linked to Google Analytics Misconfiguration In a significant data breach notification, Blue Shield of California has informed its members that their protected health information (PHI) may have been inadvertently shared with Google for advertising purposes for nearly three years. This breach…
Significant Cybersecurity Breach Hits Morocco’s National Social Security Fund Earlier this month, Morocco experienced one of its most severe cybersecurity incidents, targeting the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS), the government body that oversees social benefits for private-sector employees. The breach has compromised the personal data of approximately two million…
Ransomware Attack Targets Sensata Technologies, Compromising Critical Data In a significant cybersecurity incident, Sensata Technologies, a major manufacturer specializing in sensors and electrical components for vital applications, fell victim to a ransomware attack over the weekend of April 6, 2025. This attack led to the unauthorized access and theft of…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Incident Reporting Low, Government Study Finds Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 10, 2025 The British government has reported a concerning increase in ransomware attacks against organizations within the U.K., despite a notably low rate of incident reporting among victims. This…
NEWTOWN, Pa., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a leading national class action law firm, is currently investigating allegations of data privacy breaches involving the United Domestic Workers of America, AFSCME Local 3930 (UDW). On or around January 17, 2025, UDW identified unauthorized activity within its IT…
A hacker known by the alias “Satanic” is claiming to have breached Magento through a third-party integration, compromising CRM data of over 700,000 users. This leak contains sensitive information such as email addresses, phone numbers, and company details from prominent organizations. The cybercriminal identified as “Satanic” has come forward to…
While discussions around cybersecurity often focus on external threats such as phishing attacks and ransomware, an overlooked but critical vulnerability stems from the mishandling of file uploads and deliveries. In 2024, malicious file detections saw a notable increase of 14% compared to the previous year, highlighting that the real danger…
Trump Orders Review of Chris Krebs’ Security Clearance Following Disputed Election Claims In a notable development in the ongoing discourse surrounding the integrity of the 2020 presidential election, U.S. President Donald Trump has directed an investigation into the actions of former cybersecurity chief Chris Krebs. This move is widely interpreted…
In a recent development reported by The HIPAA Journal, Blue Shield of California has disclosed a significant breach involving impermissible sharing of Protected Health Information (PHI) with Google Ads. This incident raises serious concerns regarding data privacy and highlights vulnerabilities within organizations tasked with safeguarding sensitive health information. The target…
