Data Breaches Increasingly Targeting Consumers, Experts Warn Cybersecurity analysts report that hundreds of data breaches occur each month, highlighting the growing risk for consumers and businesses alike. Ken Colburn from Data Doctors emphasized that the evolution of technology has complicated efforts to secure sensitive information, contributing to the constant rise…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Lawsuit Alleges BJC Health Disclosed Patient Data from MyChart Portal Without Consent Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 28, 2025 Image: BJC Health BJC Health, a Missouri-based healthcare system, has agreed to pay up to $9.25 million to resolve a proposed class action lawsuit. The lawsuit…
Good morning. A major security incident has recently come to light, described as potentially the worst data breach in British history. A British defense official inadvertently leaked the personal information of over 18,700 Afghan asylum seekers by sending an email in 2022 that included a spreadsheet detailing their identities and…
This article was originally published in Rest of World, which focuses on technology’s effect outside the Western world. A significant data breach has exposed approximately 16 billion login credentials, endangering users of major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Google, and Apple to potential fraud and identity theft. The compromised data, found…
Las Vegas, NV 1-10-2024: Google booth during CES at the Convention Center. In a shocking revelation for cybersecurity experts, a staggering 16 billion login credentials, including usernames, emails, and passwords linked to major platforms such as Apple, Google, and Facebook, have been found leaked online. Alarmingly, this data breach encompasses…
A significant class action settlement of $177 million has emerged from a legal battle involving AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States. Customers who have been with AT&T may find themselves eligible to claim part of this settlement, although expecting a substantial payout may be unrealistic.…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Passwords: Immediate Action Required In a staggering revelation, a data breach has compromised approximately 16 billion passwords, marking one of the most significant cybersecurity incidents in recent history. This breach has drawn widespread attention and concern, particularly among business owners and tech professionals who…
Data Security, Incident & Breach Response, Security Operations Experts Challenge the Authenticity of Claims Regarding 16 Billion Stolen Credentials Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • June 20, 2025 This carved stone head from the pre-Hispanic Olmec culture in present-day Tabasco, Mexico, is truly colossal. (Image: Andreas Wolochow/Shutterstock) Recent reports of a…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Credentials: Impact on Users and Organizations A significant data breach has come to light, revealing approximately 16 billion login credentials across 30 databases. This unprecedented leak poses a risk to users on prominent platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Gmail, and Apple, among others. The…
