In recent years, ransomware attacks have become a commonplace threat, with attackers breaching networks to encrypt files and subsequently demanding ransom payments for their release. As these criminal schemes have matured, hackers have adapted by not only encrypting data but also exfiltrating sensitive information. This malicious strategy employs the threat…
NEWTOWN, Pa., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a leading national class action law firm, is currently investigating allegations of data privacy breaches involving the United Domestic Workers of America, AFSCME Local 3930 (UDW). On or around January 17, 2025, UDW identified unauthorized activity within its IT…
AI Photo Transformation Tools: A Double-Edged Sword for Privacy and Security The surge in popularity of AI tools that convert personal photos into Studio Ghibli-style art has sparked discussions about significant privacy concerns among users. While these platforms attract widespread attention for their creative capabilities, cybersecurity experts caution that engaging…
The rapid progression of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the emergence of deepfake technology, which is becoming a formidable threat in the realm of cybersecurity. Utilizing AI to alter images and videos, deepfakes are increasingly exploited for nefarious reasons, such as misinformation, identity fraud, and sophisticated social engineering attacks.…
Major Data Breach Involving 2.87 Billion Twitter Users Exposes Vulnerabilities A substantial data leak affecting approximately 2.87 billion users of Twitter, now rebranded as X, has emerged on Breach Forums. The information has been allegedly linked to a former employee of X, who is reported to have exfiltrated the data…
On March 20, 2025, Lafayette Federal Credit Union (LFCU) reported a data breach to the Attorney General of California, revealing that an unauthorized individual accessed an employee’s email account. This incident compromised sensitive consumer information, prompting LFCU to notify affected individuals through data breach notification letters after concluding their investigation.…
MGM Resorts International, a prominent hotel chain in the United States, has reached a substantial $45 million settlement to compensate millions of customers affected by two significant data breaches. The legal resolution comes in response to security incidents that compromised the personal information of approximately 37 million individuals in the…
Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Texas Incident Represents Largest Data Breach by a Health Plan Reported in 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • March 14, 2025 New Era Life Insurance Companies is notifying 355,500 individuals of a breach impacting their data, marking the year’s largest health data breach reported…
Data Privacy Investigation Launched Following Breach at Boart Longyear Group Newtown, Pa., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national law firm specializing in class action cases, is actively investigating a potential data privacy breach involving Boart Longyear Group, Ltd. The global mineral exploration company identified unusual activities…
