How Does Advanced Encryption Protect Against Device Theft?
A dermatology practice recently faced a $150,000 fine due to a data breach caused by a stolen, unencrypted USB drive. This incident highlights the critical importance of robust data security measures. The practice settled with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for privacy and security violations, agreeing to a corrective action plan to […]
Security Resolutions for 2024
Whether you have never considered your personal security before or have been meaning to do so for a while, 2024 is the year to make changes. Spamming, phishing, and ransomware are real-world threats that every internet user faces on a daily basis. Passwords continue to leak in massive corporate breaches, and people own an increasing […]
What to Do if Your Laptop Gets Snatched
It does not matter if it’s a personal laptop or one you use for work, your laptop is your lifeline to so many things. It helps you to stay connected, but it also has a lot of information about you stored in it. If you lose it, or your laptop is stolen, you are at […]
NASA Laptop Data Breach Exposed 10,000 Employees’ Private Information
In a shocking turn of events, one of the world’s most prominent space agencies, NASA fell victim to a significant data breach. This breach resulted in the exposure of private information belonging to approximately 10,000 employees. The incident raises concerns not only about the security measures in place within NASA but also about the broader […]
Uber Faces Security Breach: Driver Data Leaked and Employee Privacy Compromised
In a significant blow to ride-hailing giant Uber, a recent security breach at a third-party vendor has resulted in the theft of driver data. This breach has exposed sensitive information belonging to over 77,000 Uber and UberEats employees, including details related to third-party vendor services and mobile device management platforms. This alarming incident raises serious […]
Nearly 50 Million Have Had Their Health Data Breached
Over the last few years, healthcare organizations, both providers and insurers, in almost every state in the U.S. reported data breaches. Hacking accounted for 75 percent of all healthcare data breaches. With the healthcare industry’s move to digital and an increase in remote work, there are now, more than ever, more avenues for attack. This […]
Fox News Database with 13 Million Records Found Exposed Online
A Fox News database, that was not password-protected, allowed access to about 13 million Fox News records. National News Company Hacked The files contained information about Fox News affiliate stations, storage details, internal Fox emails, usernames, employee ID numbers, and more. According to reports, one folder contained 65,000 names of famous people, members of the […]
BetMGM Confirms Data Breach of Over 1 Million Customers
MGM Resorts-owned online sports betting company BetMGM confirmed suffering a data breach the same day hackers offered to sell a database containing the information of 1.5 million BetMGM customers. The company is now offering to pay for two years of free credit monitoring and identity restoration services to those who were impacted. You can read […]
Secure Your Data: The Importance of Proper Disk Drive Disposal
Properly disposing of disk drives is crucial in ensuring the security of sensitive information. Unfortunately, as seen in the recent data breach at Morgan Stanley, not all companies take the necessary steps to protect their data. However, using products like Opal Lock can provide a solution to this problem! The Opal Lock Solution Opal Lock […]