Coinbase Confirms Data Breach Impacting Over 69,000 Users SecurityWeek reports that Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has disclosed a data breach involving sensitive user information. The incident was attributed to a rogue contractor’s actions, which have raised concerns about internal security protocols within the organization. As part of their release,…
The average duration for companies to disclose a data breach stands at approximately four months, according to research analyzing ransomware incidents from 2018 onward. However, this timeframe can extend significantly for certain industries, emphasizing the complexities surrounding breach notifications. The delay in reporting data breaches largely stems from the fact…
Data Security, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific April 23 Breach at the Ministry of Justice Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 19, 2025 Image: N Crittenden/Shutterstock The British government has confirmed a significant data breach involving the Ministry of Justice, where hackers obtained personal information of criminal defendants in need…
On February 24, 2021, a T-Mobile store was photographed at a shopping mall in Pittsburgh. On August 18, T-Mobile disclosed that customers’ first and last names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license or ID information had been compromised. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All…
Substantial Data Breach Impacts 23andMe Customers: $30 Million Settlement Announced In 2023, a significant data breach at genetic testing giant 23andMe led to a prolonged period of upheaval for the company, which is based in San Francisco. This breach, announced in October 2023, involved unauthorized access to sensitive customer information,…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Geo Focus: Australia Australian Human Rights Commission Exposes 670 Online Forms, Leaving Sensitive Information Exposed for Over a Month Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • May 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Australian Human Rights Commission has reported a significant data breach involving unprotected online complaint forms, which…
In 2024, there were a total of 1,113 data breach notifications, marking a significant 25% rise compared to the incidents documented in 2023. Subscribe Subscribe to Regulation Asia to access the leading platform in the APAC region for news, analysis, research, and verified data concerning financial regulations. For more details…
A recent report has highlighted significant gaps in data security measures within healthcare institutions, drawing a stark comparison to the safeguards employed by financial institutions. An individual cited by CBC expressed concern, asking, “How can a banking institution have those sorts of safeguards in place, but there are no alerts…
Recent data has unveiled a concerning trend regarding data breaches at Jobcentres within Suffolk. Analysis from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) indicates that three Jobcentres have experienced security incidents since January 2024. Specifically, Lowestoft’s Jobcentre reported six breaches—one in 2025 and five in 2024—while one breach occurred each…
