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Law firm Wolf Haldenstein notifies 3.4 million people of data breach that compromised SSNs and medical info
Law firm Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz yesterday confirmed it notified 3,445,537 people of a December 2023 data breach that compromised Social Security numbers, employee ID numbers, medical diagnoses, and medical claim information. Ransomware gang Black Basta claimed responsibility for the breach shortly after it occurred. At the time, it gave Wolf Hadenstein just over a week to pay…
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How the LA Fires Started: What People Are Getting Wrong This Week
On Jan. 7, a deadly combination of dry conditions and unusually strong winds caused a series of wildfires in Los Angeles. The fires then ignited a cultural wildfire of internet ignorance, conspiracy theories, and misinformation that has been burning out of control online. It’s been over a week, and neither the fires nor the fake news have been contained. Much…
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New York clinic notifies 357K people of data breach that compromised SSNs and medical records
New York clinic Excelsior Orthopaedics this week confirmed it notified 357,000 people about a June 2024 data breach that compromised the following employee and patient info: Names Social Security numbers Biometric info Medical record number Diagnoses and diagnosis codes Treatment locations Procedure types Provider names Treatment costs Medical dates of service Patient account numbers and subscriber member numbers Health insurance…
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Casio says data of 8,500 people exposed in October ransomware attack
Japanese electronics manufacturer Casio says that the October 2024 ransomware incident exposed the personal data of approximately 8,500 people. The affected individuals are primarily Casio employees and business partners, but there was a small set of customer personal information in the exposed data. Underground ransomware attack The cyberattack occurred on October 5, when ransomware actors employing phishing tactics compromised the…
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A weird Windows 11 bug won’t let some people install any security updates
When using media to install Windows 11, version 24H2, the device might remain in a state where it cannot accept further Windows security updates. This occurs only when the media is created to include the October 2024, or November 2024, security updates as part of the installation (these updates were released between October 8, 2024 and November 12, 2024). Source…
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Is the Pope Opening the Tomb of Lucifer? What People Are Getting Wrong This Week
Spurred on by a New York Post story about Pope Francis opening “five sacred portals” this Christmas, the goofier corners of the social media world are breathlessly sharing warnings that the Pope is planning to open the “Tomb of Lucifer,” or the Devil’s Tomb this holiday season. The TikTok video below, from GraceXDigital, has been viewed more than 2 million…
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf notifies 54K people of data breach that compromised SSNs, passwords, and credit cards
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf over the weekend confirmed it notified 53,901 people of several data breaches in 2024 that compromised the following personal info: Names Social Security numbers Usernames Passwords Payment card info Taxpayer ID number Health insurance info Medical info Financial account info Alien registration numbers Driver’s license numbers Electronic signatures Dates of birth Passport numbers Ransomware…
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How to Share an Apple Smart Home With Other People
Summary Set up your smart home in the Home app first to ensure everything is suitable for sharing, then invite household members, guests, or regular visitors using the app. Everyone you invite to control your smart home needs an Apple device and an Apple Account. Make sure you understand the risks of sharing your home, which include granting physical access…
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Best Cars and SUVs for Short People
Mary Reed, the 5-foot-1-inch business manager at CR’s Auto Test Center, explains what she looks for in evaluating a car: “I adjust the seat for comfort before driving, sliding it forward as needed and moving the steering wheel. I then consider the visibility over the hood and to the rear, especially the corners. With everything adjusted, I then check access…
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Best Cars and SUVs for Tall People
Pszczolkowski says tall drivers don’t necessarily have to buy a bigger vehicle to find comfort. And he cautions that some models give drivers space at the expense of room for rear passengers. It’s important to see how a car will work for your specific needs before buying, and that often means taking the whole family to the dealership for a…
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