Learn How to Respond to Data Breaches with Zedroit’s Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Data breaches can be disastrous for individuals and companies alike. The loss or theft of sensitive information can lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and even legal consequences. In today’s digital age, it is essential for individuals and businesses to be prepared and know how to respond effectively to data breaches. That is why […]
Amazon Agrees To $25M Settlement Over Children’s Privacy Violations
Amazon has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission over alleged children’s privacy violations associated with its Alexa voice assistant. As part of the settlement, Amazon has agreed to a permanent injunction and a civil penalty of USD 25 million. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court […]
34M Indonesians’ Passport Information Stolen; Email Exposes Vulnerable Children’s Data
CPO Magazine reported that a hacker has allegedly stolen the passport data of 34 million Indonesian citizens. The hacker is said to be offering 4GB of the stolen passport data for USD 10,000 on a hacking forum, as per information from the founder of Ethical Hacker Indonesia. Indonesian authorities are currently investigating the data breach. […]
Hospital Chain Faces 4 Class-Action Lawsuits Following Data Breach
HCA Healthcare, a multinational hospital chain, is currently confronted with four class-action lawsuits after experiencing a data breach that impacted millions of patients, as reported by Fierce Healthcare. According to the company, the breach occurred when an external storage location used for formatting automated emails was compromised. Although patient clinical information remained secure, hackers managed […]
Investigation launched after Wellington City Council breached the privacy of vehicle accident victims
The Wellington City Council in New Zealand is facing an investigation after a serious data breach occurred, resulting in the release of personal details of individuals involved in road crashes. The council obtained the data from Waka Kotahi, which included information on 1,876 crashes involving 4,224 people, some of which were involved in court cases. […]