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Yale New Haven Health data breach exposes information of 5.6 million patients

Massive Yale New Haven Health Data Breach Exposes Information of 5.6 Million Patients

Ravi Jain
The sources describe a significant data breach at Yale New Haven Health in March 2025, impacting over 5.5 million individuals. While financial data and Social Security numbers were not compromised, sensitive information including names, addresses, dates of birth, and medical record numbers was exposed due to a hacking incident targeting a network server. This event has led to at least two federal lawsuits, with allegations of negligent cybersecurity practices against the health system. The breach highlights the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity measures within healthcare institutions and builds upon Yale's previous cybersecurity incidents. ... Read More

USAA Pays $3.25 Million to Settle Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Ravi Jain
USAA will pay $3.25 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2021 cyberattack that exposed the personal data of over 22,000 customers. While USAA denies any wrongdoing, the settlement aims to avoid further litigation costs. Individuals whose data was compromised and who received notification had until April 7, 2025, to file a claim for a portion of the settlement, the final amount depending on the number of valid claims and deductions. The final approval hearing is set for May 21, 2025, with payments expected to follow. The provided text also includes FAQs about the settlement and promotional content for a cybersecurity company. ... Read More
google chrome zero-day vulnerability

Google Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2025-2783 Actively Exploited – Here’s What You Need to Know

Ravi Jain
Google Chrome users are urged to immediately update their browsers due to a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-2783, which is being actively exploited. This flaw in the Mojo framework for Windows allows attackers to bypass Chrome's security sandbox and execute malicious code. The vulnerability was leveraged in a targeted phishing campaign dubbed "Operation ForumTroll," believed to be the work of a state-sponsored APT group focusing on media, academic, and government entities in Russia. Google has released a patch in Chrome version 134.0.6998.177 for Windows to address this issue, emphasizing the importance of prompt user updates and proactive cybersecurity measures to mitigate such evolving threats. ... Read More
Windows Hyper-V Vulnerability

Critical Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Vulnerability Allows SYSTEM Privilege Escalation – PoC Released

Ravi Jain
CVE-2025-21333 is a critical vulnerability found in Microsoft's Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP, enabling attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. This heap-based buffer overflow in the vkrnlintvsp.sys driver impacts containerized VMs like Windows Sandbox. Exploitation involves manipulating the I/O ring buffer to gain arbitrary read/write access in kernel memory, with a proof of concept demonstrating the technique. Microsoft has released a patch in the January 2025 updates, and organizations are advised to apply it promptly along with enabling advanced security features. The vulnerability poses significant risks including compromising confidentiality, violating system integrity, and disrupting system availability. ... Read More
Healthcare Data Breaches: VectraRx, St. Andrew's, JCCA, and Columbus Fire

VectraRx Mail Pharmacy Services Data Breach Exposes 109K Individuals’ Information

Ravi Jain
Multiple healthcare organizations, including VectraRx and St. Andrew's Resources, have experienced data breaches compromising sensitive information. These breaches exposed names, social security numbers, medical records, and financial details of thousands of individuals. The Columbus Division of Fire was also targeted in a cyberattack, leading to data exfiltration. Individuals impacted are advised to monitor accounts, freeze credit, and watch for phishing scams. Technijian, a managed IT service provider, offers cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses from these threats with advanced threat detection and compliance services. They emphasize proactive cybersecurity measures to prevent future costly breaches. ... Read More