Public Cloud Security Breaches

In 2019, Inmediata experienced a data breach exposing PHI online, leading to a multi-state investigation and a $1.14 million settlement. The breach highlighted failures in data security and breach notification practices.

First American Title Insurance Company faced a cybersecurity breach in May 2019, leading to a $1 million penalty and the implementation of remedial measures due to violations of DFS's Cybersecurity Regulation.

The hacker's decision to take legal action against the police department was seen as misusing the legal system, which resulted in legal consequences and highlighted the importance of confirming the validity of legal proceedings.

BORN faced a data breach impacting around 3.4 million patients due to a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software. Cybercriminals took advantage of this weakness to illicitly access and extract personal and medical data. The organization suffered notable consequences in terms of reputation and financial implications as a result of this breach. This event underscores the necessity of frequent software maintenance, effective access management, and resilient security measures to safeguard against such breaches.

In 2019, there was a notable data breach at Marina Bay Sands, a high-end resort management company in Singapore. The breach, which was reported to customers via email on October 20, affected around 665,000 individuals who are part of its loyalty program. This incident adds to the list of significant cybersecurity breaches in Singapore. As a property under the ownership of the American casino corporation Las Vegas Sands, Marina Bay Sands has not disclosed the exact information that was compromised or the manner in which the breach took place. The consequences for the company and any preventive actions that may be taken have not been specified as of now.