Week in Breach

This week, hackers hijack a shoe company’s email list, patients are upset about healthcare data breaches, and Twitter comes under fire for data misuse.

 

Dark Web ID Trends:
Top Source Hits: ID Theft Forums
Top Compromise Type: Domain
Top Industry: Education & Research
Top Employee Count: 501+ Employees

 

United States – UAB Medicine

 

Exploit: Phishing attack
UAB Medicine: Academic medical center based in Birmingham, Alabama
>> Read full details on our blog.

United States – Magnolia Pediatrics

 

Exploit: Ransomware
Magnolia Pediatrics: Full service pediatric medical provider
>> Read full details on our blog. 

United States – TOMS

 

Exploit: Unauthorized database access
TOMS: Designer and producer of shoes, eyewear, coffee, apparel, and handbags
>> Read full details on our blog. 

United States – Methodist Hospitals

 

Exploit: Phishing attack
Methodist Hospitals: Community-based healthcare system located in Gary, Indiana
>> Read full details on our blog. 

Canada – PAL Airlines

 

Exploit: Unauthorized database access
PAL Airlines: Economy airlines serving multiple locations
>> Read full details on our blog. 

Canada – TransUnion

 

Exploit: Unauthorized database access
TransUnion: Consumer credit reporting agency
>> Read full details on our blog. 

United Kingdom – Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

 

Exploit: Accidental data exposure
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital: Healthcare provider issuing services in Norfolk, England
>> Read full details on our blog. 

Netherlands – Hookers.nl

 

Exploit: Unauthorized database access
Hookers.nl: Adult entertainment website
>> Read full details on our blog. 

 

In Other News:

 

Twitter Uses Two-Factor Data for Targeted Advertising

 

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