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Anthem Subsidiaries Face Lawsuit Over Data Breach
Topeka, Kansas — Former candidate for Kansas governor says he and other lawyers suing two subsidiaries of health insurer Anthem can show individuals were harmed by a cyberattack on its computer networks. Paul Davis is a partner in one of
Read MoreFraudsters Use Breached Credit Cards on Apple Pay
A recent discovery of fraud perpetrated through the Apple Pay system has been causing the tech company trouble. The payment system has been hit with a wave of fraudulent transactions, mostly through Apple’s stores themselves, using credit card information stolen
Read MoreAnthem Blue Cross Cyber Attack
FTC – Last week the health insurer Anthem Blue Cross data breach affected more than 80 million customers. This week, we’re updating you on the scam artists who are sending phony “Anthem” emails that pretend to help customers, but actually phish for their
Read MoreBlue Cross Anthem Health Insurance Was Just Hacked – What Customers Need to Know
TIME – Anthem customers might be feeling a bit ill this morning. The nation’s second-largest health insurance company just announced that hackers have stolen members’ Social Security numbers, names, birthdays, medical IDs, and more sensitive personal information in a massive
Read MoreInternet Hack Shutters State Department Computers
Voice of America – The State Department has revealed that a portion of its email system and public website were shut down over the weekend after authorities detected suspicious activity believed to be an outside computer hack. A State Department spokesperson, speaking
Read MoreHome Depot Shoppers, Hackers Probably Have Your Email Address
Inc. – Home Depot is in the news again, for hackers stealing 53 million email addresses in addition to customers’ card data, Home Depot said Thursday. The nation’s largest home improvement chain had disclosed the massive, months-long breach of 56 million debit
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Top 4 Cyber Scams
October is known as National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Unlock Your Wealth Radio is highlighting the top four cyber scams that could be affecting your money. Continue reading and become aware of these scams and the fraudsters who are
Read MoreKmart Fraud – CEO Calms Customers on Payment System Breach
In a recent statement released on the Kmart website, CEO Alasdair James expressed comfort and raised caution to Kmart members by highlighting Kmart’s “investigation working with a leading IT security firm.” But is that enough to keep customers feeling financially safe? What more can Kmart do
Read MoreBackoff Malware Breach Continues
(Forbes) – Data breach has now hit six large companies, including top franchises Kmart, Dairy Queen and JP Morgan Chase. Recently Dairy Queen announced that 400 store locations had been compromised by Backoff malware. This seems to be an ongoing battle with hackers, and your personal finances. Here
Read MoreHome Depot Criminals Attacking People’s Bank Accounts
(Reuters) – Data breach at home improvement retailer Home Depot Inc. has led to fraudulent transactions across the United States, draining cash from customer bank accounts, the Wall Street Journal said. Criminals are using stolen card information to buy prepaid cards,
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