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Privacy Tip #393 – Phishing, Smishing, Vishing and Qrishing Schemes Continue to Dupe Users
The recent increase in smishing and vishing schemes is prompting me to remind readers of schemes designed to trick users into providing credentials to perpetrate fraud. We have previously written on phishing, smishing, vishing, and QRishing schemes to increase awareness about these methods of intrusion….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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U.S. Federal Privacy Bill Unveiled
On April 5, 2024 members of U.S. Congress released a draft bipartisan, bicameral federal privacy bill, the American Privacy Rights Act. In a press release, the stated goal of this legislation is to be “a national data privacy and security standard that gives people the right to control their personal information.” As currently drafted, the draft legislation…
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Congress Introduces Promising Bipartisan Privacy Bill
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) have made a breakthrough by agreeing on a bipartisan data privacy legislation proposal. The legislation aims to address concerns related to consumer data collection by technology companies and empower individuals to have control over their personal information….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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Molen & Associates Data Breach Affects an Unknown Number of Consumers
On April 5, 2024, Molen & Associates filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s computer network. In this notice, Molen & Associates explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’…
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NorthBay Health Targeted in Cyberattack, Raising Concerns of Possible Data Breach
On April 10, 2024, NorthBay Health posted a website notice describing a recent cyberattack. In this notice, NorthBay Health explains that the incident prompted the company to take down certain systems as it conducted an investigation….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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The Sleep Management Institute Notifies Patients of February 2024 Data Breach Involving Their SSNs and More
On April 5, 2024, the Sleep Management Institute filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that the company was recently targeted in a ransomware attack. In this notice, the Sleep Management Institute explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party…
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Greylock McKinnon Notifies 341,650 of Recent Data Breach Leaking Victims’ SSNs
On April 5, 2024, Greylock McKinnon Associates, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that the company was the recent target of a cyberattack. In this notice, Greylock McKinnon explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes…
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Defense Verdict in Retrial of Packing Manufacturer
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco – Plaintiff Lisa Castillo filed an action in the San Francisco, California Superior Court alleging that her husband, Abraham Castillo, died of mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to asbestos during his service in the United States Navy in the 1980s and later employment as a…
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U.S. Targets May Not Be on List in Possible Iran Attack, Officials Say
In anticipation of the Iranian strikes, several countries, including the United States, issued new guidelines to their citizens about travel in Israel and the surrounding region.
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What We Know About Iran’s Military as It Threatens Israel
The possibility of a direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. What are they capable of?
