National Public Data (NPD), a data reseller firm, has confirmed a breach of around three billion records, including names, addresses, and social security numbers. The breach, first revealed on dark web forums, occurred in December 2023 with further potential leaks in 2024. The recent disclosure includes 2.7 billion plaintext records. NPD is working with investigators, but does not offer compensation or list the number of people affected.
EU launches plan to combat cyber threats to hospitals
Luxembourg’s hospitals are unprepared for cyber threats, as are many across Europe. Threats include ransomware and hacks that can impact patient care. The European Commission
