National Public Data (NPD), a data aggregator used by the likes of private investigators and staffing agencies, has disclosed a breach that potentially involves billions of personal records, including names, email addresses, and social security numbers. In April, a hacker known as USDoD claimed to be selling 2.9 billion personal records for $3.5 million. It is noted that while this is a significant breach, the quality, accuracy, and freshness of the data are in question.
Singapore tackling chronic diseases with wearables
Singapore’s Health Promotion Board is piloting programs with technology firms like Abbott and Google to enhance self-health management. The DigiCoach program targets pre-diabetic individuals using
