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Data Breaches

Coverage of data breaches impacting consumers.

Johns Creek company at center of U.S. Treasury hacking probe

Johns Creek company at center of U.S. Treasury hacking probe

The Treasury learned of the breach on Dec. 8, when BeyondTrust, a Johns Creek-based software service provider, reported that hackers had stolen a key.

December 30, 2024 10:45pm EST
FBI warns to stop sending texts; here's what to do instead

FBI warns to stop sending texts; here's what to do instead

One of the largest hacks in U.S. history has prompted more warnings about how to protect yourself from hackers, fraudsters and criminals.

December 5, 2024 4:54pm EST
Georgia Tech, affiliate GTRC hit with federal whistleblower cybersecurity lawsuit

Georgia Tech, affiliate GTRC hit with federal whistleblower cybersecurity lawsuit

The lawsuit raises claims under the False Claims Act and federal common law.

August 23, 2024 1:28am EDT
How to see if your Social Security number was included in latest data breach

How to see if your Social Security number was included in latest data breach

A massive data breach involving virtually every American could fuel a big rise in identity theft and fraud crimes, experts warn. Here’s how to see if you were impacted.

August 21, 2024 2:47pm EDT
FBI investigates Trump campaign's claim of sensitive documents hacked by Iran

FBI investigates Trump campaign's claim of sensitive documents hacked by Iran

The FBI says it is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from Donald Trump's campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion days after the campaign declared it had been hacked by Iran.

August 12, 2024 10:25pm EDT
Glitch exposing Georgia voter information has been fixed, election officials say

Glitch exposing Georgia voter information has been fixed, election officials say

Georgia election officials said that they have fixed a website glitch that led to a breach of sensitive voter information earlier this week. 

August 1, 2024 10:48pm EDT
Car dealership losses from CDK software outage could soon reach $1 billion, study finds

Car dealership losses from CDK software outage could soon reach $1 billion, study finds

Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.

July 3, 2024 7:56pm EDT
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to plead guilty to Espionage Act violation

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to plead guilty to Espionage Act violation

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty to a felony charge in a deal with the U.S. Justice Department that will resolve a long-running legal saga over the publication of a trove of classified documents.

June 24, 2024 8:27pm EDT
CDK Global struck by major cyberattack, impacting over 15K U.S. auto dealerships

CDK Global struck by major cyberattack, impacting over 15K U.S. auto dealerships

CDK Global, a software and data provider that services thousands of auto dealerships across the country, was hit by a cyberattack on Wednesday.

June 21, 2024 11:34pm EDT
Ticketmaster sending notices to potential victims of data breach

Ticketmaster sending notices to potential victims of data breach

Ticketmaster started notifying customers whose information may have been involved in a data breach that took place between April 2, 2024, and May 18, 2024.

June 21, 2024 10:00pm EDT
Is metro Atlanta prepared for a potential water system hack?

Is metro Atlanta prepared for a potential water system hack?

What would happen if hackers got into our country's water systems? 

April 4, 2024 7:46pm EDT
Ransomware attack strikes yet another Georgia county

Ransomware attack strikes yet another Georgia county

Another Georgia county has been hit by a ransomware attack. 

March 26, 2024 7:13pm EDT
Change Healthcare cyberattack cripples healthcare providers: What to know

Change Healthcare cyberattack cripples healthcare providers: What to know

Change Healthcare processes 14-15 billion transactions a year and touches one in every three patient records. A cyberattack has left healthcare providers reeling nationwide.

March 1, 2024 1:27pm EST
Cyberattack on Change Healthcare paralyzes pharmacies across the US

Cyberattack on Change Healthcare paralyzes pharmacies across the US

Change Healthcare became the target of a cyberattack, leading to widespread disruption across pharmacies nationwide.

February 22, 2024 10:29pm EST
Fulton County cyberattack: Taxpayers' money not used to pay Lockbit ransom

Fulton County cyberattack: Taxpayers' money not used to pay Lockbit ransom

The Fulton County government did not pay the ransom sought by the notorious LockBit ransomware group for a cyberattack in Fulton County.

February 20, 2024 11:47pm EST
Fulton County cyberattack: Hacking group claims to have stolen confidential documents, personal data

Fulton County cyberattack: Hacking group claims to have stolen confidential documents, personal data

Fulton County will not say what the hackers might have stolen personal data.

February 14, 2024 8:05pm EST
HHS calls for better cybersecurity as medical record breaches affect millions of patients

HHS calls for better cybersecurity as medical record breaches affect millions of patients

This week is Identity Theft Awareness Week.

February 2, 2024 8:53am EST
Georgia restricts Fulton County's access to voter registration system after cyber intrusion

Georgia restricts Fulton County's access to voter registration system after cyber intrusion

An apparent cyberattack that affected government operations in Georgia's most populous county is creating challenges for its election office as it prepares for the state's March 12 presidential primary.

February 1, 2024 9:57pm EST
Chinese hackers want to 'wreak havoc' on US infrastructure, FBI director warns

Chinese hackers want to 'wreak havoc' on US infrastructure, FBI director warns

FBI Director Chris Wray is appearing before a House Select Committee focused on China and is preparing to tell lawmakers that Chinese government hackers are targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., including water treatment plants and transportation systems.

January 31, 2024 11:18am EST
Fulton County cyberattack | What’s impacted, what’s operational?

Fulton County cyberattack | What’s impacted, what’s operational?

A cyberattack in Fulton County still has officials grappling to recovery access to significant systems.

January 30, 2024 7:53pm EST
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