Internet Archive Suffers Major Cybersecurity Incident The Internet Archive, the nonprofit entity renowned for its role in preserving a vast array of digital knowledge, has been struck by a significant cyberattack that has taken both its Archive.org and OpenLibrary.org services offline. This breach not only threatens the integrity of one…
Data Breach at Star Health Sparks Regulatory and Legal Concerns On October 11, The Exchange sought clarification from Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited regarding a troubling news item detailing an alleged data breach. Reports indicate that a senior executive at the company improperly sold the personal data of…
Marriott’s $52 Million Data Breach Settlement Highlights Growing Concerns in Cybersecurity In a significant development in the realm of cybersecurity, Marriott International has agreed to a $52 million settlement stemming from a data breach that exposed sensitive information of millions of customers. This settlement underscores a troubling trend as organizations…
On October 5, 2024, Casio, the renowned Japanese electronics manufacturer, suffered a significant cyberattack that caused widespread system disruptions and has raised alarms regarding a possible data breach. The company is currently collaborating with cybersecurity experts to investigate the situation. The October 5 incident marks yet another troubling moment for…
Investigations Underway Following Data Breach at Ward Transport & Logistics NEWTOWN, Pa., October 8, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Edelson Lechtzin LLP has initiated an investigation into potential data privacy violations involving Ward Transport & Logistics Corporation (Ward Transport). The firm’s inquiry follows reports received on or around October 2, 2024,…
MoneyGram Confirms Data Breach Following Cyberattack MoneyGram has acknowledged that it suffered a significant loss of sensitive customer information during a recent cyberattack targeting its systems. In an official notification letter sent to affected customers and made available on the company’s website, MoneyGram disclosed that hackers were able to infiltrate…
In a recent development reported by AFP, French authorities have been alerted to a potential data breach, raising concerns over the security of sensitive information. The incident underscores the continuing threat that data breaches pose to organizations across various sectors, especially in a digitally connected world. While specific details regarding…
Mondelez Global Workers Pursue $750,000 Settlement Over Data Breach On October 4, 2024, attorneys representing workers from Mondelez Global LLC filed a motion in an Illinois federal court, seeking judicial approval for a $750,000 settlement. This agreement aims to resolve proposed class action lawsuits related to data privacy that have…
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been penalized with a substantial fine of £750,000 due to a significant data breach affecting personal information belonging to its staff and officers. This ruling, issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), underscores the severity of the breach, which has raised concerns…
