Data Breaches

Data Breach Victims Awarded £200k

Summary Seven victims of historical institutional abuse, whose identities were exposed in a 2020 data breach, will receive nearly £200,000 in compensation. This settlement follows a class-action lawsuit against the Interim Advocate’s Office and the […]

Data Breaches

Bell Ambulance Breach: A Deep Dive

Summary The Bell Ambulance data breach, impacting 114,000 individuals, highlights the growing threat of ransomware attacks in healthcare. This article examines the breach, its implications, and the broader trend of cyberattacks targeting healthcare providers. The […]

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Virgin Media Data Leak

Summary The 2020 Virgin Media data leak exposed personal information of 900,000 customers due to a misconfigured database. This incident highlighted the risk of human error in data breaches and the importance of robust security […]

Data Breaches

UK Councils Data Breach Alert

Summary Multiple UK councils warn residents of potential data breach after ransomware attack on medical supplier NRS Healthcare. The attack compromised personal data, increasing social engineering attack risks. Councils urge vigilance and caution regarding unsolicited […]

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NHS Software Provider Fined £3M

Summary A UK NHS software provider, Advanced, has been fined £3 million for security failings that led to a 2022 ransomware attack. The attack disrupted critical NHS services and compromised the personal information of nearly […]

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Healthcare Data Breach Costs Soar

Summary Data breaches cost the healthcare industry an average of $9.77 million. Attacks like ransomware and phishing are common causes. Protecting patient data is crucial for maintaining trust and financial stability. Safeguard patient information with […]

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Human Error Fuels Healthcare Data Breaches

Summary This article explores how human error significantly contributes to healthcare data breaches, surpassing even malicious attacks. It examines the impact of these breaches, the common types of human errors, and effective strategies for mitigating […]

Data Breaches

MedStar Health Breach Exposes Patient Data

Summary A significant data breach at MedStar Health has impacted over 183,000 patients. Unauthorized access to employee email accounts exposed patient information such as names, addresses, and health insurance details. Although there is no evidence […]

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Illumina: SEC Probe Ends

Summary The SEC concluded its investigation into Illumina’s acquisition of Grail, recommending no enforcement action. This decision follows Illumina’s divestiture of Grail in 2024 after facing regulatory challenges and investor pressure. The SEC’s closure marks […]