The New York Times reports more than 40 municipalities have been hit with ransomware attacks over the last year. This particular type of cyberattack is not new, but the success of ransomware has led hackers to seek further research and development for more precise attacks. "The business model for th...

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against StockX over its recent data breach, The Detroit News reports. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a minor from Kansas and others who had their information compromised in the attack. The suit alleged the plaintiff's personal data “was accessed, acquired, s...

The Irish Data Protection Commission determined the State Examinations Commission acted properly following a data breach last August, TheJournal.ie reports. The SEC’s fees department accidentally sent an email to several individuals regarding applications for a medical card exemption from exam fees....

Caixin Global reports a new half-year study in China has revealed that a large portion of mobile apps are illegally using and accessing personal information. National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China analyzed 1,000 Chinese apps, each requiring an averag...

A data breach involving an undisclosed number of PayID records has been reported by the New Payments Platform Australia, iTnews reports. Australian banks have begun notifying customers of the breach, which exposed PayID names and account numbers. "None of the details involved can, on their own, enab...