Latest News: Data Breaches

Microsoft has disclosed that a Russian hacking group, identified under the aliases Midnight Blizzard, APT29, Cozy Bear, and Nobelium, infiltrated the email accounts of several of the company’s senior leaders. The attack was first detected on January 12, 2024. It marks another significant breach by

Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered and reported to vpnMentor about a non-password protected database that contained nearly 1.3 million records, which included COVID-19 testing information and personally identifiable information such as the patient’s name, date of birth, and

Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer Foxsemicon Integrated Technology Inc., a subsidiary of the renowned Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (also known as Foxconn), has reportedly fallen victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the notorious LockBit ransomware gang. The Taipei Times

Texas-based care provider HMG Healthcare recently disclosed a major security breach where hackers accessed and stole unencrypted patient data. Although the company is still investigating the exact nature of the stolen data, it confirmed that it involved sensitive information regarding both patients

Framework, a US-based company renowned for its repairable laptops, has suffered a data breach after an employee at its accounting service provider, Keating Consulting, fell victim to a phishing attack. The breach, confirmed by Framework, led to unauthorized access to customer data, including full

In a recent and startling development, loanDepot, a leading US lender, has confirmed that it fell victim to a ransomware attack, leading to substantial data encryption and operational disruptions. This disclosure comes amidst a growing series of cyberattacks targeting the financial sectors. On

Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered and reported to vpnMentor about a non-password protected database that contained an estimated 4 million records, which included sensitive school safety records and PII of students, parents, and school staff. The non-password protected

The MyEstatePoint Property Search app (developed by NJ Technologies) has exposed the sensitive information of nearly half a million users. The popular Android real estate app left user data, including names, passwords, email addresses, and phone numbers, unprotected on a public-facing MongoDB

HealthEC LLC, a leading provider of population health management services, has announced a substantial data breach. The incident, which occurred between July 14 and July 23, 2023, exposed the personal and medical information of an estimated 4.5 million individuals. Further deepening the impact, the

LoanCare, a significant player in the mortgage servicing sector, has announced that the personal information of 1,316,938 borrowers has been compromised. This breach stems from a cyberattack on its parent company, Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF), a leading title insurance provider in the