Data Breaches

Summary A 2024 data breach at Fortinet exposed limited customer data from a third-party cloud storage platform. The cybersecurity company confirmed the breach, stating less than 0.3% of its customers were affected. While Fortinet maintains […]

Summary A ransomware attack on Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics compromised the data of over 88,000 individuals. The attack, discovered in May 2024, led to the theft of sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and […]

Summary A massive data breach at Yale New Haven Health System compromised the personal information of 5.5 million patients. The breach, discovered in March 2025, exposed sensitive data like Social Security numbers and medical record […]

Summary A cyberattack on Endue Software, a provider of digital infrastructure for infusion centers, exposed the sensitive data of over 118,000 patients. This breach highlights the growing vulnerability of the healthcare sector to cyberattacks and […]

Summary This article explores the alarming link between DEHP, a chemical used in plastics, and heart disease deaths. Researchers found that DEHP exposure may have contributed to over 356,000 deaths in 2018, predominantly among individuals […]

Summary The Choice Health data breach of 2022 exposed the sensitive information of thousands of individuals due to a third-party vendor’s security lapse. This incident highlights the vulnerability of healthcare data and the importance of […]

Summary This article examines the growing concern of data breaches within the UK healthcare system, highlighting significant incidents, exploring their causes and consequences, and discussing the ongoing efforts to bolster cybersecurity. From ransomware attacks crippling […]

Summary The 2012 NHS Surrey data breach, resulting from improper data destruction practices, led to a £200,000 fine and exposed thousands of patient records. This incident highlights the critical importance of robust data protection measures […]

Summary Torbay Care Trust was fined £175,000 in 2012 for a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of over 1,000 employees. The incident highlighted the importance of robust data protection measures and staff training […]

Summary Millions of patient records compromised, operations canceled, and critical services disrupted by ransomware and data breaches plague the NHS in 2024. The attacks underscore vulnerabilities in the healthcare system and the urgent need for […]