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Verizon Business has released its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), showing a big rise in system attacks across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. According to the report, four out of five data breaches in APAC were caused by system intrusions — a major jump from 38% the previous year. This is the 18th year of […]
EPHRATA — A data breach at Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) exposed the personal information of around 850 employees. Including recent retirees and individuals who were on the payroll between March and April this year. According to Christine Pratt, public affairs officer for the PUD, employees were informed about the incident through email notifications. […]
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Merseyside-based law firm DPP Law Ltd £60,000 following a cyberattack that exposed sensitive personal information on the dark web. The ICO investigation revealed that DPP failed to implement adequate security measures to protect the personal data stored electronically. Cybercriminals accessed the firm’s network through an unused administrator […]
Landmark Admin, a Texas-based company that handles services like policy accounting and regulatory reporting for big insurers, has given an update on a cyberattack it suffered in May 2024. The number of people affected by the attack has now risen to 1.6 million. In October 2024, Landmark announced it had detected suspicious activity on its […]
Mission Bell Mfg, Inc. recently confirmed that it experienced a data breach that exposed personal details of individuals, raising serious concerns about the company’s data security practices. What Happened? On January 31, 2025, an unauthorized party gained access to Mission Bell’s systems. The company discovered the breach on February 1, 2025, and immediately launched an […]
Abdullah Al-Salem University organized a two-day education summit on April 16 and 17. The event focused on how artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and data privacy can improve modern education. The summit, titled “Learning in the Age of Innovation: Benefits, Challenges, and Jobs,” brought together experts, educators, and students from across Kuwait. Dr. Adel […]
Germany’s new coalition government is facing growing debate over the potential nationwide use of surveillance software developed by U.S.-based firm Palantir Technologies. According to the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD, the incoming government plans to enable police forces to perform automated data searches using standardized software. This move could open the door for […]
A group of U.S. lawmakers launched an investigation into how 23andMe is handling customer data. The probe follows the company’s bankruptcy filing last month in Missouri. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) sent a letter to 23andMe. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) and Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) joined him. They questioned how 23andMe plans […]
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, a leading Houston-based insurance provider, recently suffered a data breach that led to sensitive customer documents being exposed on the dark web. The incident has raised serious concerns about data privacy and security in the insurance sector. In an official letter sent to clients and regulators on April 8, 2025, Skyward […]
Hertz, the car rental giant, has started informing its customers about a data breach that exposed their personal information and driver’s licenses. The data breach occurred in hertz due to a cyberattack on one of its vendors between October and December 2024. The stolen data varies by region but mainly includes customer names, birthdates, contact […]