In a recent unfortunate turn of events, Tri Counties Bank had to file a notice of a data breach with the Attorney General of Maine on November 22, 2023. The bank discovered that its computer system had been infested with malware, leading to severe repercussions. According to the notice filed, the incident resulted in an…
In a recent development concerning corporate accountability, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) heralded a settlement case with Global Tel*Link, a significant telecommunications entity servicing prisons and jails. The company’s unique clientele primarily consists of incarcerated individuals and their close kin, who create accounts with the telecommunications provider, offering sensitive personal information such as usernames, passwords,…
The Fourth Circuit on Tuesday upheld a ruling in favor of the Social Security Administration (SSA), refusing to revive an appeal from a former court clerk. The appellant claimed that the SSA had wrongly denied her disability benefits following a series of strokes she had suffered. According to the appellant, her health status should have…
On November 27, 2023, ZeroedIn Technologies, LLC, a software development company, faced a substantial data breach. This situation led to a formal notice to the Attorney General of Maine, following the discovery that an unauthorized agent had achieved access to ZeroedIn’s computer network. A more in-depth description of the event can be found here. The…
On November 24, 2023, a disconcerting incident of cyber intrusion was reported involving the Granger Medical Clinic (“GMC”). Allegedly, the clinic fell target to a ransomware attack, orchestrated by a group that claims to have successfully accessed and stolen highly confidential information from GMC’s computer network. Read more here. The alleged cybercriminals claim that the…
In recent news, Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital (“Culbertson”) announced that they filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts. This notice was filed in response to unauthorized access to Culbertson’s computer network that was discovered on November 21, 2023. This revelation exposes problems of digital security that need to be…
In a significant cybersecurity development, Proliance Surgeons, a major player in the healthcare arena, has recently reported a data breach originating from a cyber attack. The breach came to light on November 21, 2023, when Proliance Surgeons lodged a notice with the Attorney General of Massachusetts, admitting that an unauthorized entity had gained access to…
Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company, commonly referred to as “Clear Spring,” recently made a significant announcement regarding a severe data breach. This breach came to light post a ransomware attack that the company dealt with in February 2023. Clear Spring officially filed a notice of the data breach with the Attorney General of California…
In a recent event that marks a significant escalation in data breach incidents, a well-known insurance company has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. On November 21, 2023, Delaware Life Insurance Company, commonly referred to as Delaware Life, filed a notice of data breach following a ransomware attack. The notice was filed with the Attorney…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (“BBBSA”) declared on November 21, 2023, that it had experienced a significant data breach that impacted over 25,000 individuals. The notice of the data breach was filed with the Attorney General of Maine. This breach further emphasizes the increasing threat imposed by cyber-attacks on non-profit, as well as for-profit,…
In a recent turn of events, Texas Wesleyan University confirmed a data breach resulting from unauthorized access to its computer network. The notice of this breach was filed with the Attorney General of Montana on November 20, 2023. As reported by JD Supra, this unauthorized intrusion enabled a yet-to-be-identified party to access sensitive consumers’ data….
It is reported that approximately 44% of people in jail and 37% of people in prison are affected by mental illness. Furthermore, 63% of individuals in jail and 58% of those in prison suffer from substance use disorders. These statistics highlight the profound intersection between the justice system and behavioral health, something that remains a…
In a recent event, NSC Technologies, a notable staffing firm serving the marine, energy, commercial and industrial sectors, has been the victim of a cyberattack. The incident led to a significant data breach, forcing the company to notify more than 48,000 individuals. On November 21, 2023, upon discovering the breach, NSC Technologies promptly filed a…
On November 19, 2023, a notice of a data breach at Precisely Software Inc. was filed with the Attorney General of Montana. The notice confirmed that an unauthorized party gained access to the company’s computer network. According to the information disclosed, not only were the intruders able to penetrate the security measures, but they also…
In a significant development impacting the world of international business and law, MG Stover, a prominent financial service firm, experienced a data breach involving Retool, one of its key vendors. A notice of data breach was filed with the Attorney General of Massachusetts on September 29, 2023. The cybersecurity incident at Retool resulted in an…
The North Carolina Department of Insurance has recently made an announcement regarding the establishment of a new unit in Raleigh, North Carolina. This unit has been formed as part of the Cooperative Disability Investigations (CDI) Program. The primary goal of this new unit will be to combat the increasing trend of disability and other types…
In an unsettling development, the University of Michigan (“U of M”) recently notified the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights about a significant data breach. This vulnerability had allowed an unauthorized entity to gain access to sensitive information possessed by the university. According to a notice filed on October 23,…
Insurance conglomerate, Enstar U.S., brought to light a significant data breach with repercussions that affect more than 64,000 individuals, according to a recent notification filed with the Attorney General of Maine. The global corporation discovered a critical vulnerability in MOVEit, a file-transfer program utilized extensively within the organization. This weakness in their cybersecurity allowed an…
On November 21, 2023, Autozone, Inc., one of the largest retailers of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories in the United States, publicly disclosed a data breach that had led to the exposure of sensitive personal information. This breach affected approximately 184,995 individuals, according to the company’s filed notice with the Attorney General of Maine (JD…
Prestige Care Inc., a provider of senior living and skilled nursing services, announced on November 6, 2023, that they had experienced a data breach. It was reported that an unauthorized party was able to gain access to the company’s computer network. The company, after discovering the breach, promptly filed a notice with the U.S. Department…
Warren General Hospital (WGH) has been compelled to notify 168,921 patients after an unfortunate data breach in September 2023. A statement from WGH clarified that an unidentified actor was able to infiltrate certain hospital computer system, leading to the exposure of sensitive patient data. The breached patient information included details such as names, addresses, dates…
In light of recent legal proceedings, ViaPath Technologies, previously known as GTL (“ViaPath”), has settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) based on allegations tied to a failure to safeguard sensitive consumer information. The breach, which erupted onto the scene in 2020, exposed an array of personal consumer data, ranging from names and social security…
As more and more organizations digitize their records and systems, data breaches have become an unfortunate reality of the modern era. Not even health care organizations are safe from such incidents. Most recently, Westside Community Services, also known as Westside Health, revealed a significant data breach. On November 15, 2023, Westside Health submitted a formal…
U.S. Drug Mart, Inc., a prominent pharmaceutical organization, has disclosed a significant data breach. With the issue unfolding on November 17, 2023, the company produced a formal notice of this violation to the Attorney General of Texas. The report emphasizes a critical concern: the unauthorized access that resulted in substantial exposure of sensitive consumer data….
California-based Southland Integrated Services, Inc. (SIS) has reported a data breach incident involving unauthorized access to its computer network. The breach, which was reported to the Attorney General of California on November 10, 2023, potentially compromised consumers’ sensitive information. According to the official notice submitted by SIS, an unidentified party managed to gain unauthorized access…