In a recent incident, Boston Children’s Hospital faced a significant data breach after a laptop was stolen from a staff member attending a conference in Buenos Aires. The laptop, although password-protected, was not encrypted, leaving sensitive patient information vulnerable. The stolen laptop contained an email attachment with the names, medical record numbers, birth dates, diagnoses, […]
In today’s digital age, data security is of paramount importance, especially in the healthcare sector. A major health system’s data breach is a stark reminder of the potential risks healthcare organizations face. Encryption must be a mandatory measure for protecting your laptop, not only against cyber-criminals but also physical theft. The Breach That Exposed 43,000 […]
In a shocking turn of events, one of the world’s most prominent space agencies, NASA fell victim to a significant data breach. This breach resulted in the exposure of private information belonging to approximately 10,000 employees. The incident raises concerns not only about the security measures in place within NASA but also about the broader […]
In a significant blow to ride-hailing giant Uber, a recent security breach at a third-party vendor has resulted in the theft of driver data. This breach has exposed sensitive information belonging to over 77,000 Uber and UberEats employees, including details related to third-party vendor services and mobile device management platforms. This alarming incident raises serious […]
Data breaches are becoming increasingly common and can have serious consequences for both individuals and organizations. Recently, Coca-Cola reported a data breach that impacted 74,000 employees and individuals due to stolen laptops containing sensitive personal information. Such breaches underscore the need for robust data security measures to prevent them. Prevent Data Breaches with Opal Lock’s […]
The saga of the “laptop from hell” continues. If you aren’t familiar with the story, in 2019 first son Hunter Biden took his laptop in for repair and then never returned to pick it up. After several weeks, the new owner accessed personal data and then shared that information. Lawyer Says Hunter Biden is Trying […]
Over the last few years, healthcare organizations, both providers and insurers, in almost every state in the U.S. reported their health data breached. Hacking accounted for 75 percent of all healthcare data breaches. With the healthcare industry’s move to digital and an increase in remote work, there are now, more than ever, more avenues for […]
A Fox News database, that was not password-protected, allowed access to about 13 million Fox News records to be exposed. Records Exposed When National News Company is Hacked The files contained information about Fox News affiliate stations, storage details, internal Fox emails, usernames, employee ID numbers, and more. According to reports, one folder contained 65,000 […]
MGM Resorts-owned online sports betting company BetMGM confirms a data breach the same day hackers offered to sell a database containing the information of 1.5 million BetMGM customers. The company is now offering to pay for two years of free credit monitoring and identity restoration services to the customers who were impacted. You can read […]
