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In a chilling reminder of how even the largest financial institutions are vulnerable, Fidelity Investments recently suffered a major data breach, compromising personal information of 77,099 customers. Between August 17 and 19, 2024, a third-party attacker gained unauthorized access to Fidelity’s systems, exposing sensitive customer details. Although Fidelity reassured customers that their funds were not […]
The Internet Archive, known for its free access to vast digitized materials like books, music, and web pages through the Wayback Machine, has experienced a severe data breach. This breach exposed email addresses, screen names, and bcrypt password hashes of 31 million users. Adding insult to injury, a coordinated DDoS attack further crippled the website, […]
Marriott International, Inc. has reached a staggering $52 million settlement following a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of over 131 million guests. The breach, which persisted for four years—from 2014 until 2018—targeted the Starwood hotel system, a network acquired by Marriott in 2016. Despite knowledge of vulnerabilities, Marriott allowed the breach to […]
In a major blow to its reputation, Comcast is warning more than 237,000 customers that their sensitive personal information has been compromised following a data breach at a third-party debt collection agency. The breach, linked to a ransomware attack on Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS), a former Comcast partner, has exposed names, addresses, Social […]
In a new chapter of high-stakes cyber warfare, Chinese hackers have breached at least three major U.S. telecommunications providers, gaining access to sensitive networks. U.S. officials suggest the breaches, which compromised companies like Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen, were likely part of an espionage operation aimed at uncovering Chinese targets under American surveillance. This operation, which […]
In a decisive move to address persistent data security issues, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a $31.5 million settlement with T-Mobile, following a series of data breaches between 2021 and 2023. The breaches exposed the personal data of millions of customers, sparking concerns about the vulnerabilities in how sensitive information is safeguarded. As […]
Public accounting firm Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson (WMDDH) has revealed that over 127,000 individuals’ personal information was compromised in a data breach that occurred in July 2023. The breach exposed sensitive details, including Social Security numbers, financial accounts, and even medical information, raising significant concerns about data security practices in the accounting sector. […]
The global data center security market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.36%, from US$15.145 billion in 2024 to a staggering US$33.717 billion by 2029. As the demand for secure data infrastructure surges in the face of increasing internet usage and data generation, companies across sectors are under pressure […]
Hackers may exploit DNA data to deny insurance coverage or frame individuals for crimes.
In a major blow to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has levied a $101 million (€102 million) fine for inadequate password security measures, which exposed sensitive user information. The fine, while relatively small compared to Meta’s revenue, highlights growing regulatory scrutiny on tech giants as the […]
