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Medicare Data Breach Compromises Personal Information of More Than 100,000 Americans

NEW Fox News articles are now available for audio listening! Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting healthcare data. In June, significant breaches compromised over 13 million patient records, and a recent Medicare data breach has impacted more than 100,000 Americans. This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) alerted those…

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Financial Institution Offers Up to $5,000 Per Individual in Data Breach Settlement After Exposing Names, Social Security Numbers, and More

In a significant development in the realm of cybersecurity, Prudential Financial (PRU), a prominent global financial institution, has agreed to provide compensation to individuals affected by a major data breach that occurred in February 2024. This breach, which compromised sensitive customer information, has prompted a class action lawsuit aimed at…

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Edelson Lechtzin LLP is Looking into Claims for Esse Health Customers Potentially Affected by Data Breach

ST. LOUIS, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The law firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP, based in suburban Philadelphia, has initiated an investigation into data privacy violations following a recent breach at Esse Health. The organization reported discovering the breach around April 21, 2025. Individuals who have received notifications about the data…

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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigating Potential Data Breach Claims for EmCentrix Customers

NEWTOWN, Pa., June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is currently investigating potential data privacy violations stemming from a security incident at EmCentrix, a company which reported a data breach on or around August 14, 2024. For those wishing to consult with a legal expert…

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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Potential Data Breach Claims for Erie Indemnity Company Customers

NEWTOWN, Pa., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP has initiated an investigation into data privacy concerns following a significant incident involving Erie Indemnity Company, widely recognized as Erie Insurance. The organization disclosed a data breach that was detected around June 7, 2025. Business owners and individuals affected by…

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Loan Care to Pay Up to $6,500 for Class Action Settlement Due to Data Breach—File Claims Before Deadline!

LoanCare Experiences Significant Data Breach, Claim Deadline Approaches LoanCare has recently faced a considerable data breach, raising important concerns regarding the security of customer information. If you have received notification regarding this incident, it is critical to act swiftly, as today marks the final opportunity for affected individuals to file…

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College Student Expected to Plead Guilty in PowerSchool Hacking Case

Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Teenager Charged With Stealing K-12 Student and Faculty Data, $3 Million Extortion Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 26, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A college student has been charged with extorting PowerSchool, a platform for K-12 student information systems, after allegedly stealing sensitive data from…

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