identity theft
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DentaQuest says breach affected part of network, leak tied to 2.6 million accounts
DentaQuest said a security incident exposed data tied to 2.6 million accounts after a breach linked to ShinyHunters. The leaked records included names, contact details, government IDs and health insurance information.
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Romanian man gets 56 months for hacking Oregon state network
A Romanian national was sentenced to 56 months in federal prison for breaching an Oregon state government network and selling access to other U.S. victims, in a case tied to at least $250,000 in losses.
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Smishing texts impersonate New York tax agency to steal inflation refund details
Smishing texts impersonating the New York Department of Taxation and Finance are urging recipients to submit payment and personal details to claim “Inflation Refunds,” BleepingComputer reported; state officials said the refunds are automatic and advised people not to provide information and to report suspected scams.
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DraftKings warns accounts breached in credential stuffing attacks
DraftKings said an undisclosed number of customer accounts were accessed in credential stuffing attacks that exposed a limited set of account details; the company is requiring password resets, urging multifactor authentication and advising customers to monitor financial and credit accounts.
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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.
