Category Archives: U.S.

FTC Finalizes Order with 1Health.io Over Charges it Failed to Protect Privacy and Security of DNA Data and Unfairly Changed its Privacy Policy

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The Federal Trade Commission finalized an order with 1Health.io that settles charges that the genetic testing firm left sensitive genetic and health data unsecured, deceived consumers about their ability to get their data deleted, and changed its priva… Continue reading FTC Finalizes Order with 1Health.io Over Charges it Failed to Protect Privacy and Security of DNA Data and Unfairly Changed its Privacy Policy→

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery notification — and what it doesn’t tell the patients.

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On July 17, DataBreaches reported that BlackCat had added the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery (BHPS) to their dark web leak site. The June listing was updated to include photos that appeared to be proof of claims about their access to the clinic’s … Continue reading Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery notification — and what it doesn’t tell the patients.→

Minneapolis Public Schools starts notifying106,000 of ransomware attack

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Joe Warminsky reports: Minneapolis Public Schools has begun notifying more than 100,000 people that their personal information may have been leaked after a cyberattack early this year. The school system started sending letters late last week, according… Continue reading Minneapolis Public Schools starts notifying106,000 of ransomware attack→

Update: Leak site with plastic surgery patients’ data and sexually explicit videos removed

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In July, DataBreaches reported a data breach involving the plastic surgery practice of Gary Motykie, M.D. The incident, which appeared to be a hack with an extortion demand, had been reported to the Maine Attorney General’s Office, but an upset p… Continue reading Update: Leak site with plastic surgery patients’ data and sexually explicit videos removed→

Kudos to North Mississippi Health Services for fast detection and disruption of attack

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Kudos to the North Mississippi Health Services for rapid detection and interruption of a phishing attack. In a website notice dated September 1, NMHS explains that on July 3, they discovered unauthorized access through an employee’s email account… Continue reading Kudos to North Mississippi Health Services for fast detection and disruption of attack→

Lawrence schools trying to recover $2.7 million ‘frozen’ by online phishing scheme, officials say

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Travis Andersen reports: The Lawrence Public Schools are working to recover $2.7 million in funds that were recently “frozen” when a staffer responded to a phishing email sent by scammers posing as a vendor for the school district, city officials said…. Continue reading Lawrence schools trying to recover $2.7 million ‘frozen’ by online phishing scheme, officials say→