Get a clear view of the data breaches from 2018. Our reports break down each major incident, showing what went wrong and how to prevent similar issues. Gain practical insights to strengthen your data security from past breaches.
Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation breached, patient data involved
The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation experienced a security incident where patient data and sensitive records were compromised due to vulnerabilities in the internal servers. This breach had a significant impact on the organization's reputation and the trust of patients, underscoring the importance of enhancing security protocols and being transparent in managing similar events.
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2018
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HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles First Ever Phishing Cyber-Attack Investigation
The Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Health and Human Services has resolved its inaugural inquiry into a cyber-attack involving phishing against a healthcare entity. The security breach transpired as a consequence of staff members being deceived by a phishing email, leading to unauthorized entry into patient information. This episode highlights the essential requirement for effective email security protocols, employee education, and preemptive cybersecurity strategies within the healthcare industry.
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2018
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Marriott's Massive Data Breach Revelation: Encryption Misrepresentation
Marriott's admission of falsely claiming encryption during its 2018 data breach highlighted the risks of misrepresenting security measures. The breach exposed sensitive data, leading to financial losses, legal challenges, and reputational damage.
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2018
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Med-Data data leak $7M class action settlement
MedData Inc. encountered a security incident when an employee unintentionally exposed the confidential health data of more than 135,000 people on the internet. In response, the organization informed the appropriate stakeholders, enhanced security measures, and dealt with a class action lawsuit settlement.
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2018
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The Los Angeles Times Cryptojacking Incident of February 2018
The Los Angeles Times website was compromised in February 2018 through a misconfigured AWS S3 bucket, allowing a cryptojacking script from Coinhive to be injected into their website. This script mined Monero using the processing power of the site's visitors. The incident showcased the need for better security practices like employing CSPM tools and integrity checks for web resources.
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2018
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