Cyber Threats in Google Searches: Understanding Risks and Safeguards Google has revolutionized the way we gather information, seamlessly integrating into our everyday lives. From quickly finding directions to researching complex topics, Google’s search engine has become indispensable. However, the ease of access to information comes with a hidden risk: the…
In a significant data breach, the personal information of potentially hundreds of millions of individuals has been compromised following a cyberattack on National Public Data (NPD), a data brokerage firm based in the United States. Initial reports inaccurately claimed that 2.9 billion records had been breached; however, cybersecurity experts have…
In August 2024, a significant data breach reportedly exposed the sensitive personal information of an estimated 130 million to 170 million individuals across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The breach originated from a South Florida data broker known as National Public Data (NPD), which fell victim to a…
The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) announced on Wednesday the dismantling of what it claims to be “likely the world’s largest botnet,” which was composed of approximately 19 million compromised devices. These infected machines were made available to various malicious actors for a variety of cybercrimes. This extensive botnet,…
Three prominent American banks have recently reported serious data breaches, compromising sensitive personal and account information for hundreds of customers. Citizens Bank, Truist Bank, and First National Bank have confirmed that they have fallen victim to these security incidents and have communicated the details to affected clients and appropriate regulatory…
Investigations Underway Following Data Breach at Ward Transport & Logistics NEWTOWN, Pa., October 8, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Edelson Lechtzin LLP has initiated an investigation into potential data privacy violations involving Ward Transport & Logistics Corporation (Ward Transport). The firm’s inquiry follows reports received on or around October 2, 2024,…
MoneyGram Confirms Data Breach Following Cyberattack MoneyGram has acknowledged that it suffered a significant loss of sensitive customer information during a recent cyberattack targeting its systems. In an official notification letter sent to affected customers and made available on the company’s website, MoneyGram disclosed that hackers were able to infiltrate…
