Telegram Used to Leak Medical Data: A Wake-Up Call for Privacy Protection
In today’s interconnected world, where data breaches are becoming increasingly common, the latest incident involving Telegram demonstrates just how vulnerable sensitive information can be. Recently, a hacker operating under the alias xenZen claimed responsibility for leaking over 7 terabytes of…
Massive Data Leak Exposes Millions of Customers at India's Star Health
Sensitive personal and medical data from millions of customers of Star Health, India’s largest standalone health insurer, has been compromised in a massive data leak. The breach has reportedly exposed a staggering 7.24 terabytes of data, including over 31 million…
23andMe to Pay $30 Million in Data Breach Settlement
In an important legal settlement, 23andMe, the well-known personal genomics company, has agreed to pay $30 million due to a significant data breach affecting nearly 6.9 million users. This breach, which lasted for five months, compromised sensitive information, including DNA…
Halliburton's Cyberattack: Implications and Responses for the Energy Sector
Halliburton, a leading oilfield services company, recently confirmed that it fell victim to a significant cyberattack in August, which resulted in unauthorized access to its data. This breach is a stark reminder of the escalating cybersecurity threats that are increasingly…