Insights from Identity Theft Resource Center’s Lee on Lessons from 2024’s Major Cyber Breaches Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • January 29, 2025 James E. Lee, President, Identity Theft Resource Center In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape witnessed an unprecedented surge in data breaches, with a staggering 1.7 billion notices dispatched to victims—a…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Experts Discuss the Complexity of UnitedHealth Group’s Recent Data Breach Assessment Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 28, 2025 UnitedHealth Group has announced the data breach has affected approximately 190 million individuals due to the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in…
Recent reports have brought to light serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities within Whitehall, the hub of British government administration located in central London. The National Audit Office (NAO) has highlighted that outdated IT infrastructure is leaving critical government departments susceptible to cyber threats. This reliance on antiquated systems coupled with a shortage…
New Report Reveals Critical Gaps in Consumer Cybersecurity Practices Ahead of Data Privacy Day On January 28, 2025, Acronis, a leading global entity in cybersecurity and data protection, published significant findings from its inaugural report, “Data Privacy in 2025: A Survey to Explore Consumer Views on Cyber Protection.” The report…
Legal Ramifications of Data Breaches: Exploring the Star Health Insurance Incident This article delves into the legal consequences of personal data breaches under Indian law, particularly focusing on the responsibilities of the data-holding company, the breach perpetrators, and the impacted individuals. By examining the recent data breach involving Star Health…
DeepSeek, a service catering to an international user base, has announced the collection of data from various external sources, including partnerships with tech giants such as Google and Apple. When users sign up for DeepSeek using these platforms, the service obtains specific information that may include mobile advertising identifiers, hashed…
Mobile Wi-Fi Use: Security Risks and Best Practices for Business Owners In an increasingly interconnected world, mobile devices serve as essential tools for communication, internet access, and task management. Among the critical features enhancing this connectivity is Wi-Fi, which enables users to go online when cellular networks are not available…
Massive Cybersecurity Breach Hits Change Healthcare, Impacting 190 Million Individuals Change Healthcare, a major player in healthcare payment processing, has reported an alarming increase in the number of individuals affected by a recent cyberattack. According to UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of Change Healthcare, the current tally of breach victims…
Cyberattack Disrupts New Registrations at China-Backed AI Platform DeepSeek DeepSeek, an emerging AI platform backed by Chinese interests, is currently grappling with a significant cyberattack that has hindered its new user registration process. The company acknowledged the breach through a statement on its website, advising potential users that due to…
