Rising Frequency of Data Breaches: A Cautionary Tale for Consumers In an alarming trend, data breaches continue to occur at astonishing rates, with an incident reported every 39 seconds in the United States. These breaches can have devastating effects, as one consumer’s experience illustrates. Identified here as Stephen, he fell…
Data Privacy Violations at Keesal, Young & Logan Under Investigation NEWTOWN, Pa., December 2, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edelson Lechtzin LLP has initiated a probe into data privacy violations allegedly involving Keesal, Young & Logan (KYL), a law firm with a notable presence across the Western United States and the…
LockBit Ransomware Breach Exposes Sensitive Data of 21,000 Equinox Customers Equinox, a major healthcare service provider headquartered in New York, has reported a significant cyber incident impacting approximately 21,000 customers and employees. The breach has led to the exposure of highly sensitive personal data, including health records, financial information, Social…
A growing concern in the digital landscape, data breaches have become a common threat, impacting organizations and individuals alike. Many have received notifications indicating that their personal information has been compromised, a grim reminder of the vulnerabilities present in our connected systems. Sophisticated cybercriminals are adept at exploiting these vulnerabilities…
Bridgeway Center Suffers Data Breach, Prompting Class Action Settlement for Affected Individuals In May 2024, Bridgeway Center experienced a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of numerous individuals. This unfortunate incident exposed sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and financial account details, placing affected parties at risk of…
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,…
