IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome to our November 2022 review of data breaches and cyber attacks. We identified 95 security incidents throughout the month, accounting for 32,051,144 breached records. The first was a data breach at Twitter, in the latest PR disaster for the social media giant. Data breaches. Data breach.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Insurance 115

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It has been another month of comparatively few reported cyber attacks and data breaches, with our August list containing 84 incidents accounting for 60,865,828 breached records. You can that incident, along with our full list of cyber attacks and data breaches, below – with those affecting UK organisations listed in bold.

Data breaches 140

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Data migration 140

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2022

Checklist for Getting Cyber Insurance Coverage. The necessity for cyber-insurance coverage. With cyber attacks amounting to a question of when and not if, cyber insurance becomes crucial for ensuring business continuity and mitigating the business impact of attacks – should they occur. Tue, 05/10/2022 - 05:43.

Insurance 77

Insurance Authentication Risk Ransomware 77

IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2022

Our figures for this month are comparatively low – with 83 data breaches and cyber attacks accounting for 5,127,241 breached records – but there is a sense that we are on the brink of something. Meanwhile, you can find the full list of cyber attacks and data breaches for February 2022 below. Data breaches.

Data breaches 134

Data breaches Ransomware Government Blockchain 134

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Data Breach: WizCase team uncovered a massive data leak containing private information about Turkish Citizens through a misconfigured Amazon S3 bucket. Inova is an actuarial consultancy company, which means they compile statistical analysis and calculate insurance risks and premiums. What’s Going On?

Data breaches 88

Data breaches Insurance Paper Access 88

IT Governance

MARCH 2, 2020

Ordinance Survey discovers breach of employee data (1,000). South Carolina-based United Health notifies patients of 2019 data breach (36). Ashley Madison data breach victims still being hounded by sextortion scammers (unknown). Massive MGM data breach might be a smokescreen for more insidious attack (10.6

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Personal data 145

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

However, there are plenty of other incidents to dig into, including a raft of ransomware attacks against the education sector. And don’t forget to check out our Q3 2021 data breaches and cyber attacks quarterly review , in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly lists. Data breaches.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Government Education 116

IT Governance

MAY 2, 2023

Welcome to our April 2023 list of data breaches and cyber attacks. Our research identified 120 publicly disclosed incidents during the month, accounting for 4,353,257 breached records. You can find the full list of data breaches and cyber attacks below, along with our rundown of the biggest incidents of the month.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Access 105

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

There were a massive 99 data breaches and cyber attacks in August, making it the third-biggest monthly total of the year by number of security incidents. You can find our full list of publicly disclosed data breaches from August in this blog, with incidents affecting UK organisations listed in bold. Data breaches.

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Manufacturing 122

IT Governance

MAY 30, 2019

The cyber security story for May 2019 is much the same as it was last month, with one mammoth breach raising the monthly total. which breached sixteen years’ worth of insurance data. That incident accounted for more than 60% of all of May’s breached records. Data breaches. Ransomware.

Data breaches 112

Data breaches Personal data Ransomware Phishing 112

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 22, 2020

On July 1, 2020, amendments to Vermont’s data breach notification law, signed into law earlier this year, will take effect along with Vermont’s new student privacy law. Security Breach Notice Act. The law is enforceable by the Vermont Attorney General.

Data breaches 107

Data breaches Privacy Education Data Privacy 107

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

Bitmarck, one of the largest IT service providers for social insurance carriers in Germany, announced yesterday that it has suffered a cyber attack. The incident impacted statutory health insurance companies that have their IT operated by BITMARCK. . Whenever possible, alternative procedures will be made available.”

IT 76

IT Insurance Data breaches Education 76

Data Matters

AUGUST 9, 2021

On July 16, 2021, Governor Lamont signed An Act Concerning Data Privacy Breaches , which will take effect on October 1, 2021. The UPDPA does not include a definition of a “security breach” or data breach notification requirements to individuals or regulators.

Data breaches 88

Data breaches Privacy Personal data Data Privacy 88

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Exploitation drivers From the case of Hegestratos committing insurance fraud by sinking a ship in 300 B.C., Digital exploitation refers to the abuse and manipulation of technology and the internet for illegal and unethical purposes, including identity theft, sextortion, cyberbullying, online scams, and data breaches.

Cybersecurity 186

Cybersecurity Education Insurance Data breaches 186

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

million Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America 2.6 “The most heavily impacted sectors are finance and professional services and education, which account for 24.3 ” The experts explained that is impossible to accurately calculate the cost of the MOVEit security breaches. million Genworth 2.5

Insurance 80

Insurance Ransomware Data breaches Education 80

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2024

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks: in the spotlight Hathaway breached, 41.5 Data breached: 41,500,000 records. They accessed 41.5

Data Privacy 75

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Data breaches 75

Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) disclose a data breach after MOVEit attack on IBM. The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) disclosed a data breach that impacted more than four million individuals. ” reads the reads the notice. by the company.

Data breaches 81

Data breaches Ransomware Education Access 81

Hunton Privacy

MAY 27, 2015

After a number of high-profile data breaches, corporate cybersecurity is facing increased scrutiny and attention from consumers, the government and the public. In a webinar, entitled Cyber Insurance: Addressing Your Risks and Liabilities , hosted by Hunton & Williams LLP and CT , Hunton & Williams partners Lon A.

Insurance 45

Insurance Risk Data breaches Education 45

IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2023

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks City of Philadelphia discloses data breach after five months Date of breach: 24 May 2023 ( notice issued 20 October 2023).

Data Privacy 107

Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 107

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

402,437,094 known records breached in 240 publicly disclosed incidents Welcome to this week’s global round-up of the biggest and most interesting news stories. At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Energy and Utilities 52

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Financial information, medical data, health reimbursements, postal addresses, telephone numbers and emails are not thought to have been compromised.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Security 52

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 17, 2019

The settlement resolves a multistate litigation arising out of a May 2015 data breach in which hackers infiltrated WebChart, a web application run by MIE, and stole the electronic Protected Health Information (“ePHI”) of over 3.9 million individuals. failed to encrypt the sensitive ePHI. The case was filed in the U.S.

Data breaches 58

Data breaches IT Insurance Privacy 58

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

Welcome to our new-look list of data breaches and cyber attacks. So, each month, we’ll update this page with the latest figures and links, so be sure to bookmark it to keep an eye out for the latest data breach news. His research also revealed that the stolen data contains 305 lines of data, including 74.4

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 122

eDiscovery Daily

APRIL 7, 2019

When I spoke at the University of Florida E-Discovery Conference last month, there was a question from the live stream audience about a lawyer’s duty to disclose a data breach within his or her law firm. Janik’s article covers stopping the breach, restoring systems and determination what happened and the cause.

Data breaches 57

Data breaches Cybersecurity e-Discovery Computer and Electronics 57

eDiscovery Daily

JANUARY 10, 2019

Just as the number of data breaches continues to rise, the number of lawsuits over data breaches continues to rise as well. Chances are that your data has been hacked at some point from at least one company with which you do business. But this lawsuit is unique. million US citizens.

Data breaches 41

Data breaches Cybersecurity Computer and Electronics Insurance 41

Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2020

Xchanging is a business process and technology services provider and integrator, which provides technology-enabled business services to the commercial insurance industry. Xchanging is primarily an insurance managed services business that operates on a standalone basis.”

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Insurance Financial Services Manufacturing 71

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

GDPR, the EU’s flagship data privacy and “right to be forgotten” regulation, has made the stakes of a data breach higher than ever. Healthcare Data Privacy Laws. Health data and patient data in the U.S. In the U.S., for example, all 50 states (along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S.

Data Privacy 139

Data Privacy Compliance Privacy Security 139

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Australian health insurance giant fell victim to ransomware in October, as a result of which the personal data of 9.7 Although the latter part of his statement might not be true – the unfortunate reality is that data breaches like this are now common – the broader argument is fair. The extent of the damage.

IT 107

IT Ransomware Security Data breaches 107

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. We’ve also included more details on the top 3 biggest breaches of the week. Breached records: about 9 million. Only 3 definitely haven’t had data breached.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Energy and Utilities Data breaches 52

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Its mission is to improve the lives of people worldwide through research, clinical care and education. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is an independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Washington. The center’s research focuses on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. ” Robert M.

Ransomware 100

Ransomware Insurance Education Marketing 100

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

Data protection and data privacy Data protection , defined as protecting important information from corruption, damage or loss, is critical because data breaches resulting from cyberattacks can include personally identifiable information (PII), health information, financial information, intellectual property and other personal data.

Security 40

Security Data breaches Data Privacy Compliance 40

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 7, 2012

On May 24, 2012, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced that South Shore Hospital agreed to a consent judgment and $750,000 payment to settle a lawsuit stemming from a data breach that occurred in February 2010.

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Privacy Insurance Education 40

Armstrong Archives

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Secure document disposal , as part of this comprehensive policy, protects against data breaches and maintains confidentiality, which is vital in today’s digital landscape. Insurance Documents: These include policies, accident and safety reports, settlement claims, and group disability claims.

Compliance 52

Compliance Archiving Digital transformation Sales 52

Data Matters

APRIL 20, 2021

This development indicates that sponsors and fiduciaries may soon be subject to focused scrutiny over their cybersecurity practices in DOL investigations and adds to the multiple existing sources of cybersecurity legal risk in the wake of data breaches or insufficient cybersecurity controls.

Cybersecurity 68

Cybersecurity Insurance Risk Compliance 68

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

According to the notice published on the website of the OAG on August 07, 2023, exposed personal information includes names, addresses, social security information, health information, and health insurance information. The Dallas City Council has approved a budget of $8.5 million to mitigate the ransomware attack.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Encryption Systems administration Cybersecurity 95

IT Governance

JULY 5, 2022

Last month, the world’s largest NFT (non-fungible token) marketplace, OpenSea, disclosed a data breach in which users’ email addresses were compromised. It added: “We are working with local law enforcement, GEMA, GBI, and insurance officials to recover the funds. NFT marketplace warns users of phishing scams.

Phishing 116

Phishing e-Delivery Retail Insurance 116

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

ICICI Bank’s response Threat to financial accounts Finance and insurance are one of the most targeted industries by cybercriminals. Unfortunately, Cybernews journalist’s email was rejected, and, at the time of writing, we’ve received no official response from the bank.

Personal data 95

Personal data Phishing Risk Financial Services 95