LockBit Ransomware Breach Exposes Sensitive Data of 21,000 Equinox Customers Equinox, a major healthcare service provider headquartered in New York, has reported a significant cyber incident impacting approximately 21,000 customers and employees. The breach has led to the exposure of highly sensitive personal data, including health records, financial information, Social…
Industry Experts Call for Clarity on Digital Personal Data Protection Act Rules The implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act in India has left many industry stakeholders seeking clarity, particularly regarding user consent procedures for personal data processing and specific regulations on children’s data. Experts have highlighted the…
A growing concern in the digital landscape, data breaches have become a common threat, impacting organizations and individuals alike. Many have received notifications indicating that their personal information has been compromised, a grim reminder of the vulnerabilities present in our connected systems. Sophisticated cybercriminals are adept at exploiting these vulnerabilities…
X’s Update on Block Feature Raises Data Privacy Concerns Under DPDP Act In a significant update that has captured the attention of privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts alike, social media giant X (formerly Twitter) has modified its block feature, enabling users who have been blocked to view public posts of…
Two Georgia Companies Sued Over Data Breaches On November 12, 2024, two companies based in Georgia were hit with a federal lawsuit, accused of inadequately protecting the personally identifiable information of thousands of individuals during a series of data breaches that occurred earlier this year. This lawsuit underscores the increasing…
Cash App Faces Class Action Lawsuit Following Data Breaches Affecting Users Over the past few years, Cash App has been embroiled in significant data breaches that have raised serious concerns about the security of user information. In one instance, a former employee reportedly downloaded sensitive user transaction reports. In another…
The digital landscape is experiencing an unprecedented surge in the collection and storage of personal data, creating a fertile ground for data breaches that pose significant risks to individuals and organizations alike. Recent high-profile incidents have illuminated the perilous state of data security, underscoring a pressing need for enhanced protective…
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India has formed a high-level committee tasked with investigating a troubling rise in digital arrest scams and cyber fraud incidents. This initiative underscores the central government’s ongoing commitment to combat cybercrime, particularly in light of the increasing prevalence of cybercriminals orchestrating “digital arrests”…
ExtraHop Report Highlights Financial Repercussions of Data Breaches on Public Companies ExtraHop has unveiled a comprehensive report examining the short- and long-term financial effects that prominent data breaches inflict on publicly traded companies. The report reveals that, on average, a data breach costs organizations approximately $677 million— a figure significantly…
