Hackers demanding cryptocurrency ransoms breached the security of Change Healthcare, AT&T, Ticketmaster, and National Public Data, causing potential identity theft and fraud risks for many Americans. Several class action lawsuits are being pursued, with many alleging that these companies failed to sufficiently safeguard their customers’ information. The lawsuits are expected to be centralized for pretrial proceedings. The breached data, including customers’ names, addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, credit card information, and more, was offered for sale on the dark web.
US proposes cybersecurity rules to limit impact of health data leaks
The US may ask health care organisations to increase cybersecurity measures to combat cyberattacks that could leak sensitive information, as suggested by a senior White
