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Rite Aid says breach exposes sensitive details of 2.2 million customers

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Rite Aid says breach exposes sensitive details of 2.2 million customers

Rite Aid, the third largest US drug store chain, has announced a data breach affecting over 2.2 million customers. The breach, which occurred between June 2017 and July 2018, resulted in the theft of personal information such as driver's license numbers, addresses, and dates of birth. The stolen data was linked to purchases or attempted purchases of retail products. Rite Aid detected the incident within 12 hours and launched an investigation, though no social security numbers, financial information, or patient data were compromised. Ransomware group RansomHub has claimed responsibility for the attack. This incident follows a previous data breach in 2023 that affected over 24,000 customers.

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Bankrupt US pharmacy chain Rite Aid banned from using AI facial recognition

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Bankrupt US pharmacy chain Rite Aid banned from using AI facial recognition

Rite Aid, the bankrupt US pharmacy chain, has been barred from using facial recognition technology for surveillance purposes for the next five years. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled charges against Rite Aid, stating that the company falsely identified some customers as shoplifters through its AI-based facial recognition system. Rite Aid had deployed this technology from 2012 to 2020, but discontinued its use three years ago. The FTC's complaint and subsequent ban followed an investigation by Reuters into Rite Aid's facial recognition programme, which revealed its deployment in lower-income, non-white neighborhoods.

Coinbase says its data breach affects at least 69,000 customers | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Coinbase says its data breach affects at least 69,000 customers | TechCrunch

Coinbase disclosed a data breach affecting at least 69,461 customers, with personal and financial information stolen over several months. The breach occurred from December 2024 until recently, triggered by a credible ransom note demanding $20 million, which Coinbase refused. The hacker accessed customer data by bribing Coinbase support workers, stealing names, contact and identity details, balances, and transaction histories. Concerns were raised about potential targeting of wealthy customers.

Microsoft's AI Research Division Exposes Sensitive Data in GitHub Mishap

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 1y ago

Microsoft's AI Research Division Exposes Sensitive Data in GitHub Mishap

Microsoft's AI research division inadvertently exposed sensitive internal data, including passwords and private keys, while attempting to make certain data open-source on GitHub. This breach highlights the challenges of balancing open-source innovation with data security. Microsoft is investigating the extent of the exposure and taking steps to enhance security measures to prevent future incidents. It emphasizes the need for robust cybersecurity practices and comprehensive training for employees handling sensitive information.

Taj Hotels suffers data breach, exposes information of 1.5 million customers

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Taj Hotels suffers data breach, exposes information of 1.5 million customers

Taj Hotels, owned by Tata, has experienced a data breach that has compromised the personal information of more than 1.5 million customers. A hacker, known as "Dnacookies," has demanded a ransom of $5,000 for the full dataset, which contains addresses, membership IDs, mobile numbers, and other personally identifiable information. Taj Hotels is investigating the breach and has notified relevant authorities, including CERT-In. The hacker has made specific demands for negotiation and has provided a sample of the data as proof.

Infosys McCamish cyber incident in October led to data breach at BofA

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Infosys McCamish cyber incident in October led to data breach at BofA

A cybersecurity attack at Infosys McCamish in October 2023 resulted in a data breach affecting 57,028 Bank of America customers. The breach led to unauthorized access to sensitive customer information, including names, addresses, social security numbers, and other account details related to BofA's deferred compensation plan. The incident was reported to the attorney general of Maine, and affected customers have been offered identity theft protection services. Infosys has engaged a cybersecurity products provider to resolve the event, while the cybercriminal group LockBit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Health care giant Ascension says 5.6 million patients affected in cyberattack

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 7m ago

Health care giant Ascension says 5.6 million patients affected in cyberattack

Ascension, a health care company, has reported a cyberattack that led to the loss of sensitive data for around 5.6 million individuals. The attack, attributed to the ransomware group Black Basta, disrupted operations and resulted in errors, delays, and diversions of ambulances. The stolen data includes names, medical records, payment information, insurance details, government identification, and personal information. Ascension is notifying affected individuals and offering credit and fraud monitoring, insurance reimbursement, and ID theft recovery services. The US Department of Health and Human Services has classified this breach as the third-largest health care-related breach in 2021.

Edtech giant PowerSchool says hackers accessed personal data of students and teachers | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 7m ago

Edtech giant PowerSchool says hackers accessed personal data of students and teachers | TechCrunch

PowerSchool, an education technology giant, experienced a cybersecurity breach that compromised the personal data of K-12 students and teachers across the U.S. The breach involved unauthorized access to its PowerSource customer support portal and potentially exposed sensitive information like Social Security numbers and medical data. PowerSchool, which serves over 16,000 customers, was also extorted to prevent data leaks. They claim no operational disruption has occurred and that appropriate security measures are in place.

Sensitive user info hawked on dark web post BSNL data breach

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Sensitive user info hawked on dark web post BSNL data breach

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has allegedly suffered a data breach, with a threat actor claiming to have "critical information" about the company's users. The threat actor, using the alias 'Perell', has disclosed a "sample dataset" on a dark web forum containing sensitive details of BSNL's fibre and landline users. The compromised data includes email addresses, billing details, contact numbers, and other sensitive information, posing a significant risk to user privacy and security. BSNL and Cert-In, the cybersecurity watchdog, have been informed about the breach.

Oracle has reportedly suffered 2 separate breaches exposing thousands of customers‘ PII

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 4m ago

Oracle has reportedly suffered 2 separate breaches exposing thousands of customers‘ PII

Oracle reportedly faced two data breaches affecting Oracle Health and Oracle Cloud, exposing sensitive personal information of customers. Reports indicate that Oracle Health's breach involved patient data from US hospitals, while the Oracle Cloud breach involved authentication data for 140,000 customers. Oracle has denied a breach in its cloud infrastructure. However, inconsistencies in the company's response and unofficial breach notifications have been notable concerns. The situation remains under scrutiny, with Oracle declining further comment.

Key US government body says it might have been breached, with thousands of employees affected

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Key US government body says it might have been breached, with thousands of employees affected

A possible breach at CGI Federal, a third-party contractor providing IT services, may have resulted in the theft of sensitive data belonging to around 6,600 employees of the US Government Accountability Office (GAO). The breach, which occurred in January 2024, involved stolen information such as names, social security numbers, addresses, and some banking details. The vulnerability exploited by the attackers remains undisclosed. CGI Federal provides cybersecurity services for multiple US government agencies, including the State, Justice, Commerce, and Labor departments, along with the Federal Communications Commission and US State for International Development.

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