What did we miss,
We took a little vacation last week, it was my birthday so there’s that. Of course the largest cellular service provider announces it was breached when we’re off duty.
What did they lose? Oh just the personal information of 7.6 million customers. Names, addresses, DOB (date of birth), email addresses, social security numbers, and of course account passwords.
What should you do?? Be thankful you use Verizon. Or change the passwords on all accounts that shared that password since you’re still not using a password manager.
Do this soon. Do not wait for At&t to contact you if you’re a customer. The good news is the information is from 2019 and earlier.
If you have been a client prior to 2019 we recommend a credit freeze for the time being, paying closer attention to your bank statements and setting spending alerts, as well as updating digital accounts with shared passwords.
What else?
City of Hope Cancer Treatment Center had a system breach. If you’re a patient past or present take action.
Personal information lost includes name, contact information, DOB, Social Security number, driver’s license, financial details, health insurance information, and medical records.
Keycard hotel locks are still vulnerable. When you’re in your room lock the door and use the latch. Which I know you already do.
My personal favorite this week is Google settling the lawsuit for storing browser data from users in “incognito mode.”
Incognito mode allowed users to browse the internet without being tracked by cookies or other software trackers.
In true Google fashion, they were collecting the data even after saying they wouldn’t.
What does it all mean?
Well let’s see, Google lied about collecting customer data, At&t lost 10% of all there customers personal information, and another healthcare facility lost track of seven hundred thousand patient records. I guess it means now more than ever you need to stay in prevention mode by keeping your digital accounts and devices secure.
See you next Tuesday.
Stay informed,
The Help Desk
