Morgan & Morgan’s data privacy attorneys are investigating the data breach announced by FocusIT, Inc. on September 28, 2022. FocusIT, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a third-party vendor hosting mortgage origination and loan processing software applications for banks and financial institutions

In recent years, cyber-attacks have been increasingly more common and more dangerous as technology evolves and more companies rely on cloud-based databases to host users’ private information. However, some attacks are committed right under our noses in the form of emails, texts, and even social

In March 2019, the banking company Capital One would fall victim to one of the largest financial security breaches in United States history. According to the report, a hacker was able to access the personal information of over 100 million Capital One customers and applicants while going undetected

Announced On or Around August 24, 2022 Morgan & Morgan’s industry-leading data privacy attorneys are investigating Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (“NRHN”) regarding its recent data breach (which may be referred to as a “data event” or “data security incident”). The Northeast

Equifax Inc., the American multinational consumer credit reporting agency, maintains credit reports on over 200 million U.S. consumers and sells their information to lenders. The information in these files determines the consumers' credit scores. Their credit scores are among several factors

A statement was recently released on the Japanese Nintendo’s website warning any fans who are using old hardware to stop all immediate use due to security issues.  The statement confirmed that using the breached hardware leaves consumers open to potentially being “illegally accessed from

It emerged in the past couple of weeks that JP Morgan has been using “spoof” trades in the market in order to cheat traders and make more profits, as per the

Recent complaints have alluded that credit bureau Experian’s weak website security has left some customers unable to access their accounts, which have allegedly been hijacked by hackers. The company denies that their negligence was the cause of these incidents, while victims say more could have

News broke a couple of weeks ago that Walmart may have been complicit in the fraud of millions of dollars taken from US consumers, according to the

A lot of us frequently use social media, and some people spend more time on it than others. But with the use of social media and the sharing of our important details and private information, there is the possibility of being targeted by hackers.  Popular social media platforms include

Across the country, identity theft is becoming an increasingly frequent crime, especially near the end of the tax year. It’s vital that individuals take the appropriate measures to protect themselves from such a damaging situation. Identity theft can have a considerable impact on your life,

In November 2021, Horizon Actuarial Services, LLC was the subject of a data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 194,195 clients. Names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and healthcare plan information were included in the breach, and Horizon only discovered the brief

Health insurance is there to protect us in our times of greatest need. If you suffer an injury that’s covered by your insurance plan, you should be able to rest assured knowing that treatment won’t break the bank and that you’ll be on the road to recovery soon enough. In spite of the legally

Our increased reliance on online business transactions has made it easier than ever for malicious cyber actors to infiltrate an organization’s network and steal sensitive information. Your personal information, such as your name, birthday, and other identifying data, can be used against you in a

In our day to day lives, scams are all around us, with scammers ready to pounce on unsuspecting victims. Scams happen in a variety of ways, from receiving letters, texts, calls, or emails, and always with an intent to steal something from us, including our hard earned money. More often than not