On November 17, 2023, Forward Bank found itself entangled in a complex cybersecurity crisis, necessitating the submission of a data breach notice to the Attorney General of Maine. The breach laid bare consumers’ sensitive information, instigating a series of investigations and precautionary measures by the bank. The sequence of events […]
Data Breach
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In a shocking turn of events, Washington College, a venerable institution with roots tracing back to the founding years of the United States, has fallen victim to a significant data breach. The breach, discovered on March 14, 2023, has exposed sensitive personal identifiable information of more than 13,000 individuals, raising […]
In a concerning turn of events, Berglund Management Group, Inc., commonly known as Berglund Automotive, has recently reported a data breach, leaving consumers vulnerable to potential identity theft and fraud. The breach, discovered on May 10, 2023, was officially disclosed to the Attorney General of Maine on November 22, 2023, […]
In a shocking revelation, Bluefield University has fallen victim to a significant data breach, affecting a staggering 23,195 individuals. The breach occurred between April 29th and May 11th, 2023, when an unauthorized third party infiltrated the university’s computer system, pilfering sensitive personal information, including names and Social Security numbers. Bluefield […]
On May 3, 2023, Pacific Union College (PUC) found itself at the center of a cybersecurity storm. Initially labeled as a generic “cybersecurity issue,” it was later confirmed to be a targeted ransomware attack. The incident has left the personal information of current and former students, faculty, donors, and parents […]
In an era defined by digital connectivity and the seamless exchange of information, the recent data breach at PeakMed Colorado, LLC. serves as a chilling reminder of the vulnerabilities we face in our interconnected world. On October 27, 2023, the healthcare provider took the unprecedented step of filing a notice […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of privacy law, one of the central themes over the past year has been the surge in litigation under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) in Illinois. While BIPA remains the foremost biometric privacy statute, comparable laws are emerging in various states, making it imperative for […]
In a recent development, Adams Bank & Trust (ABT), a financial institution based in Ogallala, Nebraska, disclosed a significant data breach that has left customers concerned about the safety of their sensitive information. On November 15, 2023, ABT filed a notice with the Attorney General of Maine, acknowledging that their […]
On November 9, 2023, Healix Infusion Therapy, a healthcare services provider based in Sugar Land, Texas, made a disconcerting revelation. The company filed a notice of a data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS-OCR), disclosing that an unauthorized party had gained […]
St. Bernards Healthcare, Inc., a leading healthcare provider, is grappling with a significant security breach that has compromised patient data, raising concerns about the privacy and security of sensitive information. The breach, occurring through vulnerabilities in the MOVEit Transfer tool, was publicly disclosed by Progress Software Corp. on May 31, […]