Hackers steal sensitive law enforcement data in a breach of the U.S. Marshals Service
The federal agency has revealed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack last week in which hackers stole sensitive data.
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A T-Mobile Breach Exposed Nearly 50 Million People's Personal Data
Names, Social Security numbers and driver's license information were compromised; phone numbers, account numbers, PINs, passwords and financial information were not.
Senator To Ex-CEO: Equifax Can't Be Trusted With Americans' Personal Data
Republicans and Democrats alike are upset about the massive hack of Social Security numbers and other sensitive information at the consumer credit reporting company.
Equifax Chief Steps Down After Massive Data Breach
The credit reporting agency said Chairman and CEO Richard Smith is retiring — just weeks after Equifax acknowledged that hackers had accessed the personal information of up to 143 million consumers.
After Equifax Hack, Consumers Are On Their Own. Here Are 6 Tips To Protect Your Data
The credit-rating company last week said it was hacked, leaving 143 million consumers' personal information exposed. Equifax now faces lawsuits and investigations. Read tips on safeguarding your data.
At Calif. Campuses, A Test For Free Speech, Privacy And Cybersecurity
The University of California president, former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, secretly ordered data monitoring across the system after hackers broke into the UCLA medical center.
How Did We Do On 2015 Tech Predictions? 'Still Waiting'
Last year, our tech reporters looked ahead to developments dealing with anticipatory computing, data breaches and Apple. Now as 2015 ends, they consider what has changed.
China Says U.S. Allegations That It Was Behind Cyberattack Are 'Irresponsible'
On Thursday, the U.S. revealed that the records of 4 million federal employees may have been compromised. China says these attacks are hard to track, so the U.S. should not jump to conclusions.
Despite A Wave Of Data Breaches, Fed Says Patient Privacy Isn't Dead
Hackers may have gained access to records for 11 million people covered by Premera Blue Cross. It's the latest lapse keeping an obscure government agency that investigates the breaches busy.
Fines Remain Rare Even As Health Data Breaches Multiply
Since 2009, a federal watchdog has levied only 22 penalties against health care organizations for failing to safeguard information about patients.