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Texas Electric Cooperatives notifies 1,352 people of data breach that compromised SSNs
Texas Electric Cooperatives this week notified 1,352 Texans of a June 2024 data breach that compromised names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. Ransomware group Play claimed responsibility for the attack on June 11, 2024, but TEC’s notice (PDF) states that the unauthorized party stole files two weeks later, between June 21 and 25, 2024. “TEC detected unauthorized access…
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Ford offers free home EV charging for some Texas residents in first-of-its-kind deal
Ford and TXU Energy, one of Texas’ largest electric providers, have partnered up so customers can get free EV charging at home. Owners of newer Ford EVs and plug-in hybrids who sign up for TXU’s Free EV Miles program can get full credit back on their utility bill if they charge up during TXU’s free 18-hour window. In a press…
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Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners breached, SSNs and other info compromised
The Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) yesterday confirmed it notified an undisclosed number of people about a data breach that compromised names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. Ransomware gang Hunters International claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it stole 139 GB of data (195,822 files), including that of military service members (h/t HackManac).…
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