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Niva Bupa Health Insurance Investigates Allegations of Data Breach

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Investigates Potential Data Leak In a concerning development within the Indian insurance sector, Niva Bupa Health Insurance announced on Friday that it is probing an alleged data breach involving customer information. An unidentified individual has claimed via email to possess access to sensitive customer data, prompting…

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Microsoft Hosted Explicit Videos of This Startup Founder for Years: Here’s How She Had Them Removed

On the first of August last year, the nonprofit organization Point de Contact disclosed to WIRED that only a pair of images remained on four separate Microsoft servers, following significant communication with the tech giant that spanned nearly ten months. In an email statement, Point de Contact expressed their regret…

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Data Breach at Genea Australia: Leak Linked to Black Basta Ransomware Group

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…

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New AppViewX CEO Focuses on Growth in Identity and Post-Quantum Fields

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…

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“Data Breach Exposes Over One Million Clinical Records”

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…

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Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security Leaders and Individuals with Chronic Illnesses

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…

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Federal Regulators Impose $1.5 Million Fine on Eyeglass Retailer for HIPAA Violations Linked to Data Breaches

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,…

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Healthcare Leads Data Breach Incidents in 2024, Outpacing the Finance Sector

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…

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology Prepares for Major Layoffs

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…

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