Breach Management
The alarming rise in data breaches is making 2024 a record-breaking year for cybercriminals seeking valuable information. On average, each data breach exposing sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers, affects around 172,000 victims, according to a ConsumerAffairs analysis of the Identity Theft Resource Center's database from 2018
The security of sensitive information is a growing concern in today's digital landscape, and the recent data breach at Positive Behavior Supports Corporation (PBS) exemplifies the challenges faced by institutions handling personal data. On December 17, 2024, PBS notified the Attorney General of Texas about an incident that involved unauthorized
On December 16, 2024, the Maine Attorney General received a report from Regional Care, Inc. ("RCI"), a healthcare management company, detailing a significant data breach that impacted sensitive personal information. This breach, which was initially detected on September 18, 2024, has compromised the names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and
In a remarkable leap in the tech industry, Denmark-based cloud-native data protection company Keepit A/S has raised $50 million in its latest Series C funding round. This round was notably led by One Peak and the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, pushing Keepit's total venture capital to a significant $90 million. This substantial investment
As businesses grapple with an ever-evolving digital landscape, the alarming rise in data breaches is a looming threat that cannot be ignored. With projections indicating a staggering 4,306 data breaches by 2025, driven by inadequate cybersecurity measures and sophisticated cyberattacks, it is crucial for organizations to reevaluate their defense
Amid recent turmoil at 23andMe, a major data breach and significant layoffs have prompted many users to question the safety and retention of their genetic information. The company revealed that the breach compromised the data of approximately 6.9 million users, with attackers specifically targeting those of Chinese or Ashkenazi Jewish descent.