Exposure of Sensitive Health Data from Confidant Health

Sensitive health details of thousands of people, including audio and video of therapy sessions, were openly accessible on the internet due to an unsecured database linked to virtual medical provider Confidant Health. The exposed information included personal therapy session reports, psychiatry intake notes, medical histories, and administration documents. Confidant Health quickly shut off access to the exposed database after being alerted by a security researcher.

AT&T paying hacker to erase stolen call and text logs

AT&T paid a hacker around $400,000 to erase stolen call and text logs, with a transaction in mid-May aligning with an extortion payment. The breach exposed sensitive data and raised national security risks.

AT&T Data Breach

AT&T announced a hacker stole records of calls and texts from nearly all wireless customers, but data did not contain personal information. Additional cybersecurity measures have been taken, and law enforcement is involved. The incident did not impact AT&T's network.

AT&T Data Breach

AT&T experienced a security breach in 2022 where nearly all customer data was compromised, impacting around 109 million accounts. The breach involved calls and texts data but not sensitive personal information. AT&T is investigating the incident and engaging with cybersecurity experts.

Florida Health Department Data Breach

Sensitive health department files in Florida were leaked on the dark web by an international hacker group, including HIV test results, doctors' notes, and immunization records. The leaked data contained personal information like names, addresses, phone numbers, and social security numbers, dated between 2023 and 2024. The hacker group demanded ransom from the Florida Department of Health, leading to the data being released on the dark web.

Data Breach at Conservative Partnership Institute

The Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI) left exposed the sensitive personal information of over 1,500 job applicants, including those with top secret security clearance, in an online job bank. The exposed data included social security numbers, home addresses, and other personal details. The records were stored in open Amazon S3 buckets, making them publicly accessible. This comes amid concerns of foreign actors targeting right-wing infrastructure in Washington, D.C.

Roku Data Breach

Roku has disclosed a data breach affecting 576,000 user accounts, marking the second security incident in a month. The breach was a result of 'credential stuffing' and led to unauthorized purchases, but sensitive information was not accessed. Roku has reset passwords and will enable two-factor authentication for all accounts.

Current Events

Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza's main hospital after a two-week raid. California's fast-food workers receive a 25% raise to $20 per hour. AT&T investigates a data breach affecting over 70 million customers. Beyonce releases a new album featuring diverse music genres. NPR reflects on past April Fools' Day jokes and offers tips to avoid misinformation.

AT&T Data Breach and Passcode Reset

AT&T resets passcodes for millions of customers after a massive data breach exposed sensitive information. Security researcher found encrypted passcodes easily decipherable. AT&T taking steps to protect customer accounts and contacting affected individuals.

Data Breach at Hospital

A reported data breach at the hospital where Princess Kate had abdominal surgery may result in disciplinary action.

Cybersecurity Breach in Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis Public Schools experienced a devastating cyberattack where hackers stole sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and health records, of over 105,000 individuals. This breach highlights the vulnerability of young public school students to cyberattacks and the long-term consequences it can have on their lives.