Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unprotected database containing more than 1.6 million records from DM Clinical Research, a Texas-based clinical trial network. While owning the records, it is unclear if the firm created and managed the database or if a third party did. The exposed records included sensitive personal and medical details, presenting potential for misuse of information. Recommendations for protection include checking vendors’ advice, changing passwords and enabling two-factor authentication.

Bybit Confirms Record-Breaking $1.46 Billion Crypto Heist in Sophisticated Cold Wallet Attack
The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has suffered a $1.46 billion theft from one of its Ethereum cold wallets in a “sophisticated” attack, marking the largest ever