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 […]
Data Breach
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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, […]
On November 3, 2023, Sutter Health, a prominent not-for-profit health system headquartered in Sacramento, California, revealed a concerning incident on its website—a third-party data breach at Welltok, Inc., a Virgin Pulse company. This breach exposed sensitive information, including names and protected health information, of individuals within Sutter Health’s network. As […]
On November 6, 2023, the Hillman Group, a prominent manufacturing company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, filed a notice of a data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont. This alarming announcement revealed that an unauthorized party had successfully breached the company’s computer network, gaining access to sensitive consumer information. As […]
In a recent development, Tri-City Medical Center, situated in Oceanside, California, faced an unexpected crisis following a sophisticated cyberattack in November 2023. As a healthcare hub catering to residents of Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, and neighboring areas, the incident has sparked concerns among patients regarding the security of their sensitive information. […]
In today’s tech-dominated landscape, the specter of data breaches casts a shadow over both businesses and individuals. The recent incident at Georgia Northside Ear, Nose, and Throat, LLC has thrust the vulnerability of sensitive information into the spotlight, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of the repercussions for those […]