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A debt collection enterprise called Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) has been impacted by a massive data breach that affects millions of Americans.

Massive data breach exposes over 3 million Americans' personal information to cybercriminals

Another major US healthcare tech firm fell victim to increased cyberattack campaigns, exposing the company's private medical data to hackers. First reported by Bleeping Computer, HealthEquity confirmed in a recent SEC filing that it suffered a data breach earlier this year after one of its business partners' account and personal device were compromised.

Another Major US Healthtech Firm Targeted by Cyberattack, Exposes Private Medical Info

Last Wednesday, Evolve Bank and Trust, a staple in the fintech industry since 1925, disclosed a serious data breach compromising both their own clients’ and their fintech partners’ information. The breached data, which included names, contact details, and financial information, raises significant security concerns. Evolve Bank has quickly...

Evolve Bank faces fallout from sweeping data breach

Approximately $8M worth of TAO, about 32,000 native Bittensor tokens, was stolen, causing a 17% decline in the token’s value. Bittensor developers have temporarily suspended the network due to a suspected security exploit targeting several wallets. On-chain analyst ZachXBT revealed that the incident might involve the leakage of private...

Bittensor Halts Network Amid Wallet Security Breach

TechRadar

Fintech Wise has announced lsome customers’ personal data may have been compromised due to the recent data breach at Evolve Bank and Trust.Wise partnered with Evolve from 2020 to 2023 to provide USD account details. The extent of the damage is unclear, but the breach highlights the precarious nature of relying on third-party companies and trusting their security.Evolve confirmed an attack last week, which was attributed to ransomware group LockBit, which leaked the data when the bank refused to pay the ransom.
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Evolve wrote: “In late May 2024, Evolve Bank & Trust identified that some of...

Wise says some customer accounts affected by Evolve data breach

The US Sun

SOME Americans have the chance to make a buck from a $1.25 million settlement pot. But there's only a bit of time left to get money back in the class action data breach settlement. ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics, a laboratory that focuses on reproductive health-related testing, agreed to pay $1.25 million...

Americans can claim up to $3,000 from $1.25 million data breach settlement – and you just need to answer a few questions

ELIGIBLE customers of a prominent home security company can now receive up to $1,200 from a $9.75 million class action settlement, but you need to act now. Vivint, a prominent home security company, settled in court this month after a lawsuit claimed they improperly used data, raising concerns about privacy and the ethical handling of consumer information.

Hours left to claim $1,200 checks from $9.75m ‘false’ info settlement – and you only need a screenshot as proof

WashingtonExaminer

Capital One customers have a one-week window to see if they benefit from the bank’s $16 million settlement to resolve claims it charged unlawful fees for some transactions.  While Capital One didn’t admit to any wrongdoing, the settlement comes as a victory for customers who claimed Capitol One violated its account terms by failing to […]

Class-action lawsuit: Capital One customers have one week to check their status for piece of $16 million settlement

Credit card fraud is an increasingly common issue that affects people of all ages, but senior citizens are often targeted more frequently. Scammers tend to prey on older adults, believing they may be less familiar with modern technology and fraud prevention methods. Staying informed about the types of credit card fraud can help seniors protect their finances and personal information. In this article, we will discuss five common credit card frauds that senior citizens should be aware of and provide tips on how to prevent them.

5 credit card frauds senior citizens should be aware of regularly

You scan the form letter with dread: Yep, it's happened again. Your hospital data was compromised. The letter may specify what was targeted (Social Security number, name, address, email), but invariably it ends with the offer of a complimentary year in an identity theft protection system and an assurance that your data privacy matters.

Your Hospital Data Has Been Breached and You Feel Sick About It: What to Do Right Now

Massachusetts State

The US Government has seized $5.25 million in six bank accounts at JPMorgan Chase, alleging the funds are the proceeds of a sophisticated fraud scheme. A complaint filed by the US Justice Department says the funds were stolen from a workers union in Massachusetts that was tricked into wiring millions of dollars directly to scammers.

US Government Seizes $5,254,133 in JPMorgan Chase Bank Accounts, Alleges Funds Stolen in Sophisticated Scheme

Reuters

(Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department has criminally charged 193 people, including 76 doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, with participating in health care fraud schemes worth $2.75 billion, the agency said on Thursday.

US charges 193 people in $2.75 billion health care fraud bust

Virginia State

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WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

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Town Talks

A Raleigh suburb is the safest town in North Carolina, a new report finds. Fuquay-Varina ranks No. 1 on a list of smaller cities boasting lower crime rates and a lower financial toll on residents, according to results published by Moneygeek.

The safest place to live in North Carolina? This ranks as the state’s No. 1 town

What the 70 million victims of AT&T's security breach can do now to protect their information. Having one's personal digital information stolen is akin to a night-time burglary that you somehow slept through. It may take some time before you realize something is missing. I am among 70 million AT&T...

My Personal Data Was Stolen!

Pennsylvania State

PYMNTS

A patient affected by a “data security incident” involving Pennsylvania-based health system Geisinger has filed a class-action lawsuit against the company. Geisinger’s IT vendor, Microsoft-owned Nuance, determined that a former employee may have accessed the personal information of 1 million Geisinger patients, according to a June 24 press release.

Pa. Health System Geisinger’s 1 Million-Patient Data Breach Leads to Lawsuit

Patelco Credit Union, a not-for-profit credit union serving Northern California and the Bay Area, was hit by ransomware over the weekend, which cut off financial services to its nearly half a million members. System Interruption. On Saturday morning, June 29, the Dublin-based credit union took to social media to report...

Patelco Credit Union Faces Disruption Due to Ransomware Attack, Affecting Roughly 500,000 Members

The U.S. Department of State is offering up to $5,000,000 in rewards for information on one of crypto’s biggest mysteries. In a statement, the government says it’s looking for information from the public that would lead to the arrest and/or conviction of German national Ruja Ignatova, one of the key players behind the OneCoin scheme.

US Government Offers $5,000,000 Reward for Info on Missing ‘Cryptoqueen’ Behind Infamous OneCoin Scheme

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

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Bitfinex Not Affected by Evolve Bank Data Theft (UPDATED)

The data leak at Evolve Bank has affected Bitfinex and other platforms. CryptoPotato obtained a statement from Bitfinex on the matter:. Bitfinex is aware of recent...

Bitfinex Not Affected by Evolve Bank Data Theft (UPDATED)

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