identity theft
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Nearly 1 Million Health Records Exposed in Ohio Medical Alliance Data Breach
Cybersecurity researchers say two unprotected databases linked to Ohio Medical Alliance exposed 957,434 patient records, including SSNs and driver’s-license images, in a breach that required immediate remediation and raises privacy and identity-theft concerns in the medical marijuana sector.
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Business Council of New York State discloses data breach affecting 47,329 people
The Business Council of New York State disclosed a February data breach affecting 47,329 individuals, exposing a broad range of personal, financial and health information. The intrusion was detected in August, and BCNYS has offered free credit monitoring to those affected while it investigates the incident.
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Columbia University Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Nearly 870,000
Columbia University has reported a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of nearly 870,000 individuals, prompting an investigation and offering support services to those affected.
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UK Pet Owners Targeted by Microchip Registration Renewal Scam Amid Data Security Concerns
UK pet owners are targeted by emails claiming microchip registrations are expiring, prompting concerns over data security as investigations reveal flaws in microchip database access protocols.
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Esse Health Reports Data Breach Affecting Over 263,000 Patients
Esse Health has reported a data breach impacting over 263,000 patients in a cyberattack that began on April 21. The healthcare provider reassures patients that their information is being protected and offers free identity monitoring services.
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LexisNexis Reports Data Breach Impacting Over 364,000 Individuals
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has disclosed a data breach impacting over 364,000 individuals, revealing that personal information such as names and Social Security numbers was stolen from a GitHub account. The company emphasized that no financial information was compromised and is offering two years of free identity protection to those affected.
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Security Lapse Exposes Millions of Student-Athlete Records on PrepHero
A security lapse on PrepHero has exposed the personal data of over three million student-athletes and coaches, raising significant privacy concerns.
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Major Data Breach Affects Hundreds of Thousands of Americans
A major data breach at Kelly Benefits has compromised the personal information of over 413,000 Americans, raising serious concerns about identity theft and fraud, as the firm offers credit monitoring services to affected individuals.
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Ascension Healthcare Data Breach Exposes Information of Over 430,000 Patients
Ascension has disclosed that a data breach has compromised the personal and healthcare information of over 430,000 patients, prompting the organization to offer free identity monitoring services to those affected. The breach, linked to a former business partner, has raised concerns about data security in the healthcare sector.
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Major Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 5.5 Million Patients at Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Health reported a data breach affecting over 5.5 million patients, exposing sensitive personal information and prompting a legal disclosure and investigation by cybersecurity experts.
