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More than 70 million students and teachers had their personal data stolen in PowerSchool breach
By Amber Bouman published
The PowerSchool ransomware attack affects millions of students and teachers across 6500+ school districts in the U.S. and Canada.

3.5 million hit in major law firm data breach — full names, SSNs, dates of birth, addresses and more exposed
By Anthony Spadafora published
The law firm Wolf Haldenstein has revealed that it fell victim to a data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 million individuals.

Over 900,000 Americans just had their personal and health info exposed in medical data breach — names, phone numbers, treatments and SSNs
By Anthony Spadafora published
Preesia subsidiary ConnectOnCall has revealed that it fell victim to a breach in which an unauthorized attacker managed to access app data and provider-patient communications.

Half a million medical patients just had their addresses, dates of birth, SSNs and more stolen by hackers — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Center for Vein Restoration has revealed that it fell victim to a data breach back in October and that hackers may have accessed medical files containing patient information.

1.5 million Americans hit in massive debt relief service data breach — names, addresses, SSNs and more exposed
By Anthony Spadafora published
The debt relief service Set Forth which also works with Centrex has reported that it suffered a data breach after unauthorized attackers gained access to sensitive documents stored on its systems.

NordVPN's new NordProtect feature protects you from ID theft and SSN leaks
By George Phillips published
NordVPN have launched NordProtect, its new identity theft protection service.

ExpressVPN addresses key problem with launch of Identity Defender
By George Phillips published
ExpressVPN challenges rivals by addressing key problem with the launch of Identity Defender

800,000 people just had their full names, SSNs and more exposed in massive insurance admin company data breach
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The insurance administrative services company Landmark Admin fell victim to a cyberattack that allowed hackers to gain access to loads of sensitive personal information.

Hackers have leaked the criminal records of millions of Americans online — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
A database containing the criminal records and personal info of millions of Americans has been leaked online. Here’s what you need to know and how to stay safe if you’re impacted.
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