Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

They continue to monitor for potential data misuse and urge vigilance against fraud, phishing, and identity theft. In 2023, Loretto Hospital experienced another data security incident. On January 19, 2023, a former employee misappropriated security camera footage of a limited number of patients and posted it on Facebook.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 The security breach occurred on December 13, 2023, but the company discovered the incident only on April 18, 2024, and has only now disclosed it due to the complexity of the digital forensic investigation. million individuals.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

The data in question was posted on a Russian cybercrime forum on May 15 and then uploaded again on June 3, apparently garnering attention from other cybercriminals and potential buyers. Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. stole at least $800,000 from at least five victims between August 2022 and March 2023. 9, 2024, U.S. technology companies during the summer of 2022.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 16, 2024

KrebsOnSecurity examined posts across dozens of cybercrime forums around that time, and found only one instance of someone selling large volumes of tax data in the year surrounding the breach date. The AP says South Carolina paid $12 million to Experian for identity theft protection and credit monitoring for its residents after the breach.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

billion distinct identity records and over 750+ billion total stolen assets that are now circulating in the criminal underground, fueling identity-based cybercrime. 548 million credentials were exfiltrated via infostealer malware, highlighting the growing role of stealthy, targeted data theft in enterprise attacks.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Data Breaches IdentityIQ This past year has been an eye-opening year in the realm of digital security. Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. Protecting yourself from the damages of data breaches and identity theft is paramount.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2023

That breach came to light after a hacker began selling the records on a cybercrime forum. Data stolen and exposed in this breach may also be used for identity theft. Last year, T-Mobile agreed to pay $500 million to settle all class action lawsuits stemming from the 2021 breach.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

According to the data breach notification sent to the impacted individuals, threat actors had access to its systems between August 17, 2023, and June 15, 2024. The investigation identified unauthorized system access between August 17, 2023, and June 15, 2024. The company processes payments for merchants in the US and Canada.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Social Engineering 142

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. According to a 2023 study by Sumsub , deepfake fraud attempts increased by 704% between 2022 and 2023.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The cyberattack on Hospital Sisters Health System in 2023 compromised the personal information of 883,000 individuals. The cyberattack that hit the infrastructure of the Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) in August 2023 impacted the personal information of 882,782 individuals.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The breach was initially caused by a third-party malicious actor who infiltrated NPD’s systems in December 2023. This drives public awareness of the risks associated with identity theft. Related: Class-action lawsuits pile up in wake of NPD hack So what’s the connection? NPD reported the exposure of over 2.7 billion records.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2024

The Singing River Health System revealed that the ransomware attack that hit the organization in August 2023 impacted 895,204 people. At the end of August 2023, the systems at three hospitals and other medical facilities operated by Singing River Health System (SRHS) were hit by a Rhysida ransomware attack.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime legislation and prevention! Thats a key takeaway from Cybercrime: A Multifaceted National Security Threat, a report releaesd this week by Googles Threat Intelligence Group. Plus, Europol offers best practices for banks to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

T-Mobile disclosed the second data breach of 2023, threat actors had access to the personal information of hundreds of customers since February. T-Mobile suffered the second data breach of 2023, threat actors had access to the personal information of hundreds of customers starting in late February 2023.

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Data breaches Mobile Identity Theft Accountability 98

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

31 , 2023 – IDIQ ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, today announced it has joined the board of the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to growing the regional cyber economy and creating a more secure digital community for all. Scheumack began his career serving in the U.S.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2024

Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS) revealed that the 2023 data breach following the LockBit ransomware attack impacted 6 million individuals. The investigation determined that threat actors gained access to the company systems between October 29, 2023, and November 2, 2023. ” reads a press release published by the company.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2024

“On or about December 24, 2023, the Ohio Lottery detected unauthorized access to our internal office network as a result of a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the exposure of the data we maintain. ” Ohio Lottery is providing impacted individuals free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through IDX. .

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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2024

The ransomware attack that hit Dallas County in October 2023 has impacted more than 200,000 individuals exposing their personal information. In October 2023 the Play ransomware group hit Dallas County, Texas, and added the city to its Tor leak site claiming the theft of sensitive documents from multiple departments.

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Ransomware Identity Theft Data breaches Insurance 128

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The company became aware of anomalous activity on or about August 22, 2023, and immediately launched an investigation with the help of third-party forensic experts. The investigation revealed that threat actors gained unauthorized access to McLaren’s network between July 28, 2023, and August 23, 2023.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Ransomware 136

Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2024

The ransomware attack that hit the systems of Nissan Oceania in December 2023 impacted roughly 100,000 individuals. Nissan Oceania, the regional division of the multinational carmaker, announced in December 2023 that it had suffered a cyber attack and launched an investigation into the incident.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Financial Services Cybercrime 130

Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Research shows that the travel and tourism sector ranked third in cyberattacks, with nearly 31% of hospitality organizations experiencing a data breach and a record 340 million people affected by cybercrimes. Fraud rates in sectors associated with the early stages of trip planning increased more than 12% between 2023 and 2024.

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VPN Scams Computers and Electronics Phishing 82

Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2024

Prescription service company Sav-Rx disclosed a data breach after 2023 cyberattack. The investigation conducted by the company with the help of external cybersecurity experts revealed that threat actors first gained access to the IT System on or around October 3, 2023. million people in the United States.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2024

The data breach occurred on May 30, 2023, and was discovered on February 7, 2024. “On May 30, 2023, we detected unusual activity on our internal network, and we promptly took steps to mitigate the incident. The company announced that it deleted DOJ data from its systems after the incident.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Hacking 138

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The bank has sent notification letters to 57,000 customers, informing them that their personal information has been compromised Infosys disclosed the security breach on November 3, 2023, in a filing with SEC the company reported it was the victim of a cyberattack that resulted in the non-availability of certain applications and systems.

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Data breaches Banking Identity Theft Ransomware 138

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2024

The incident impacted individuals who received services from MediSecure between March 2019 and November 2023. million Australians who used the MediSecure prescription delivery service during the approximate period of March 2019 to November 2023 are impacted by this Incident based on individuals’ healthcare identifiers. .”

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Data breaches Unstructured Data Healthcare Identity Theft 132

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2024

An investigation subsequently determined that an unauthorized actor had been redirecting customer transactions from the third-party vendor processing online ticket purchases since December 23, 2023. Maintaining the confidentiality, privacy, and security of customers' information is our priority," the zoo stated in its notice.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Risk Accountability 113

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Threat actors exploited the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2023-34362 to hack the file transfer platform and steal the data of the organization. The security breach took place in the State between May 28, 2023, and May 29, 2023. The Government organization disclosed a data breach that impacted about 1.3 million individuals.

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Data breaches Insurance Identity Theft Hacking 140

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Israeli man sentenced to 80 months in prison for providing hacker-for-hire services Russian APT Gamaredon uses USB worm LitterDrifter against Ukraine The board of directors of OpenAI fired Sam Altman Medusa ransomware gang claims the hack of Toyota Financial Services CISA adds Sophos Web Appliance bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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Data breaches Identity Theft Ransomware Hacking 129

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Ransomware Revenue Down As More Victims Refuse to Pay Energy giant Schneider Electric hit by Cactus ransomware attack Hundreds Of Network Operators’ Credentials Found Circulating In Dark Web Fla.

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Identity Theft VPN Malware Ransomware 123

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

More specifically, on or about August 15, 2023, AutoZone determined that the exploitation of the vulnerability in the MOVEit application had resulted in the exfiltration of certain data. ” The company is not aware of any abuses of the exposed personal information, however, recommends users remain vigilant for fraud and identity theft.

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Data breaches Hacking Retail Identity Theft 133

IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways we can inspire new cybersecurity professionals to join our industry. Our industry needs all types of people.

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Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

Also:   How to delete yourself from internet search results and hide your identity online For individuals, the damage can be more personal than figures on a balance sheet. And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit.

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Passwords Data breaches Password Management Identity Theft 91

Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2024

Dunaev pleaded guilty on November 30, 2023, he admitted to conspiring to engage in computer fraud and identity theft, as well as conspiring to commit wire fraud and bank fraud. ” reads the press release published by DoJ. million via ransomware deployed by Trickbot.”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2023

On November 17, 2023, the Medusa ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack and threatened to leak the purportedly stolen data if the company doesn’t pay the ransom. Impacted customers are at risk on fraudulent activities, including identity theft and financial fraud.

Financial Services 139

Financial Services Data breaches Identity Theft Banking 139

Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2023

“While HCPF confirmed that no other HCPF systems or databases were impacted, on June 13, 2023, the investigation identified that certain HCPF files on the MOVEit application used by IBM were accessed by the unauthorized actor on or about May 28, 2023. state of Colorado. CDHE did not disclose the number of impacted individuals.

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Identity Theft Data breaches Ransomware Education 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Mālama has no evidence that any personal information has been or will be misused for identity theft as a direct result of this incident.” In November 2023, the Lorenz extortion group leaked the data stolen from the Texas-based Cogdell Memorial Hospital. ” reads the notice of breach published by Malama.

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