Slim CD, a Florida-based payment gateway provider, has confirmed a data breach affecting nearly 1.7 million users. The breach, which occurred between August 2023 and June 2024, exposed sensitive information including full names, credit card details, physical addresses, and expiration dates. While the CVV numbers were not compromised, the company is urging affected users to be vigilant against potential fraud and has provided resources for credit monitoring and security.
Planned Parenthood of Montana has confirmed a ransomware attack that resulted in the theft of sensitive data belonging to millions of individuals. The organization is working with authorities to investigate the incident and mitigate potential harm.
A massive data breach has hit Walt Disney Co., exposing sensitive financial and strategic information, including revenue figures from Disney+, ESPN+, and theme park passes. The leak also revealed personal information of some staff members and customers. This incident comes as Disney is navigating a challenging landscape, with its streaming business showing signs of recovery.
Two cybercriminals in India were arrested for posing as officials from the CBI, RBI, and Income Tax department to defraud victims. They used stolen data and a mobile application to lure people into investments and then threatened them with arrest. The duo lived a luxurious lifestyle with luxury cars and bouncers in New Delhi.
Microchip Technology has experienced a cybersecurity incident that has disrupted some business operations and impacted manufacturing output. The company is currently investigating the incident and its full impact remains unknown. Shares of MCHP are trading lower following the disclosure.
National Public Data (NPD) has confirmed a data breach that may have affected some user information. While initial reports suggested a staggering 2.9 billion records were compromised, official statements from NPD and the Maine Attorney General’s office indicate the actual number of affected individuals could be significantly lower, potentially affecting only 1.3 million people. This makes the breach less severe than initially feared but still a serious issue, prompting NPD to advise users to take preventive measures against potential fraud.
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) in Arizona has reported a data breach that potentially compromised the personal, health, and financial information of over 200,000 individuals, including current and former students, parents, guardians, and faculty. The ransomware group LockBit claimed responsibility for the attack, but thankfully, no sensitive information appears to have been published online.
A massive data breach, potentially one of the largest in history, has exposed 2.9 billion personal records allegedly stolen from National Public Data, a background check company. The data, including Social Security numbers and past addresses, was reportedly shared on a hacking forum by an individual claiming it was obtained from a breach caused by a hacker known as SXUL. While the company has yet to officially confirm the breach, individuals have confirmed their data was compromised, raising serious concerns about data privacy and security.
HealthEquity, a fintech firm, has confirmed a data breach affecting 4.3 million customers, exposing sensitive personal information. The breach occurred in March 2024 and involved unauthorized access to a limited amount of data stored outside the company’s core systems. While HealthEquity doesn’t believe the stolen data has been misused, they are offering credit monitoring services to affected customers.
A massive data breach affecting 2.9 billion personal records, including sensitive information like social security numbers, has been reported at National Public Data, a background check company. The leak, allegedly sold on the dark web, raises serious concerns about data privacy and security. The company has yet to confirm the breach, but the lawsuit alleges that data scraping practices and inadequate security measures led to the exposure of sensitive information.
