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Allianz Data Breach Reveals Widespread Vulnerabilities Impacting All Users

Computer code and text displayed on computer screens. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg © 2021 Bloomberg Finance LP Data breaches pose significant threats to individuals and businesses alike, often resulting in identity theft and associated financial damages. In 2023 alone, approximately 5.5 billion accounts were compromised due to data breaches worldwide, marking…

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Hacker Breaches Exposed AWS Bucket, Accessing Millions of IMDataCenter Records

In a significant cybersecurity incident, researcher Jeremiah Fowler has revealed a critical data breach involving IMDataCenter, a Florida-based data solutions company. The breach has resulted in the exposure of a vast database that contains sensitive personal information belonging to individual users and various client organizations. The compromised database, which includes…

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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Data Privacy Claims for Customers of Northwest Radiologists, Inc. and Mount Baker Imaging

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a law firm based in suburban Philadelphia, is conducting an investigation into data privacy concerns following a data breach involving Northwest Radiologists, Inc. and Mount Baker Imaging, collectively referred to as “Northwest Radiologists.” The organization detected unauthorized access to their…

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Report: Over 152,000 Nigerian Accounts Compromised in H1 2025 | Tech | Business

Significant Drop in Data Breaches in Nigeria: Context and Implications In the second quarter of 2025, Nigeria experienced a notable 73% reduction in reported data breaches, a decrease from 120,000 in the first quarter to 31,800. Despite this decline, cybersecurity firm Surfshark reported over 152,000 compromised accounts across various sectors…

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Arizona Woman Sentenced for Assisting North Korea in $17 Million IT Employment Scheme

A woman from Arizona, Christina Marie Chapman, has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for her pivotal involvement in a fraudulent scheme that funneled upwards of $17 million to North Korea. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), the 50-year-old resident of Litchfield Park was instrumental in…

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BBB Shares Tips to Help You Prevent Data Breaches

Rising Threat of Data Breaches: Protecting Your Business and Personal Information In recent months, numerous companies have reported data breaches that have compromised sensitive customer information, highlighting a growing concern among businesses across various sectors. Cybercriminals exploit malware and security vulnerabilities to access this information, often reselling it on the…

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North Korean Hackers Operated US-Based “Laptop Farm” from Arizona Woman’s Residence

Cybersecurity Incident Report: Identity Theft Scheme Linked to North Korea Recent developments have shed light on a significant cybercrime operation involving the misuse of identity through remote work scams, with connections traced back to North Korea. Authorities have apprehended an individual, identified as Chapman, who engaged in activities that led…

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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Potential Data Breach Claims for Customers of Tea Dating Advice, Inc. (Tea App)

NEWTOWN, Pa., July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP has announced an investigation into potential data privacy violations following a recent incident involving Tea Dating Advice, Inc. (referred to as “Tea”). The company disclosed that it became aware of a data breach on July 25, 2025. For those impacted,…

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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Data Breach Claims for Anne Arundel Dermatology Customers

Data Breach Investigation at Anne Arundel Dermatology Raises Privacy Concerns NEWTOWN, Pa., July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP has initiated an investigation into data privacy violations stemming from a recent incident involving Anne Arundel Dermatology. The healthcare provider reported a significant data breach that was detected around February…

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