Latest News: Data Breaches

Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered and reported to vpnMentor about a non-password protected database that held 1.5 billion records containing real estate ownership data of millions of people, including celebrities, politicians, and even my own personal information. The database

Norton Healthcare, a Kentucky-based nonprofit healthcare system, confirmed a ransomware attack in May compromised the personal data of approximately 2.5 million patients and employees. The attack, which was first detected on May 9, allowed hackers to access certain network storage devices between

23andMe has confirmed that hackers gained unauthorized access to the personal information of 6.9 million users. Initially disclosed in early October, the breach impacted 0.1% of the company's customer base or approximately 14,000 individuals. However, further investigation by 23andMe uncovered a

Dollar Tree, a prominent discount retail company, has been caught in the crossfire of a significant data breach targeting its service provider, Zeroed-In Technologies. The breach, affecting nearly 2 million individuals, primarily compromises the personal information of Dollar Tree and Family Dollar

In a startling revelation, Okta, a leading identity and access management company, has confirmed that its October security breach has impacted all users of its customer support management system. This breach, originally disclosed in October 2023, has shown more extensive damage than initially

The British Library, the UK’s national library and one of the world’s largest, is currently grappling with a significant technology outage following a ransomware attack. This cyber incident, confirmed as an attack by the Rhysida ransomware gang, has leaked sensitive internal data, predominantly

In a significant cybersecurity incident, the Canadian government disclosed a data breach that exposed sensitive information of its employees, including members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The breach, which dates back to 1999, involves two of its contractors:

Perry Johnson & Associates (PJ&A), a medical transcription service provider based in Nevada, has fallen victim to a cyberattack, compromising the personal and health information of 8,952,212 Americans. The breach, which occurred between March 27 and May 2, was confirmed by PJ&A in a

Pharmacy provider Truepill, operating under Postmeds Inc., has notified 2.3 million individuals of a security incident that resulted in unauthorized access to their sensitive personal information. Truepill is a key B2B pharmacy platform for direct-to-consumer brands and healthcare organizations

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a significant data breach at Zhefengle, an online e-commerce store in China, which has exposed millions of Chinese citizen IDs. The breach, highlighting critical lapses in data privacy and security measures, has raised serious concerns among citizens and