Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Over 1.1 Million Users at Forces Penpals A significant cybersecurity incident has occurred, compromising sensitive data from more than 1.1 million records associated with Conduitor Limited’s Forces Penpals, a social networking and dating service designed for personnel in the U.S. and U.K. armed forces,…
October has long been recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a period that underscores the critical importance of securing digital environments. Established in 2004 by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), this initiative has evolved into a worldwide movement over its two-decade history. Now marking its 21st year, Cybersecurity…
2023 Cybersecurity Breach Impacts 1.9 Million Individuals at Great Expressions Dental Centers In a significant cybersecurity incident, Great Expressions Dental Centers, a Michigan-based dental organization operating 250 locations across nine states, has reached a preliminary settlement of $2.7 million over a hacking event that compromised the personal data of more…
Legislation & Litigation , Standards, Regulations & Compliance 2023 Cybersecurity Breach Impacted 1.9 Million Patients and Employees Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 21, 2024 Great Expressions Dental Centers (Image: Shutterstock) In a significant data breach, Great Expressions Dental Centers, a Michigan-based dental organization operating 250 offices across nine states,…
A recent report highlights significant job losses within the tech sector, with approximately 32,000 employees affected as of February 2024. This trend follows announcements from major companies such as Google, Amazon, Meta, and Cisco regarding workforce reductions, raising concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment. In an…
Cybersecurity Threats in Healthcare: An Urgent Call for Action Recent cyberattacks targeting healthcare institutions underscore the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. The healthcare sector finds itself under siege by cybercriminals who exploit its vulnerabilities, often with devastating consequences for patient care. In particular, ransomware attacks have escalated, holding vital…
Phishing Scam Alert: Starbucks Coffee Lovers Box In a concerning development, a phishing campaign has emerged targeting customers of Starbucks, promising a fraudulent “Coffee Lovers Box.” This deceptive offer has already tricked over 900 victims, as confirmed by Action Fraud, and the number continues to grow. The primary objective of…
Understanding the Increased Risk of Third-Party Breaches in Cybersecurity Cyber breaches present an ever-growing concern for organizations, and one significant area of vulnerability lies within third-party relationships. Clyde Williamson, Chief Security Architect at Protegrity, examines the rise of these breaches and their implications on sensitive data security. As businesses increasingly…
A data breach incident involving the UK-based transgender charity Mermaids has attracted significant attention after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a £25,000 fine. The breach occurred due to the charity’s internal email group, which was established several years ago with inadequate security settings, leading to the exposure of hundreds…
