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Pennsylvania State Education Association data breach impacts 500,000 individuals

Security Affairs

A data breach at the Pennsylvania State Education Association exposed the personal information of over 500,000 individuals. The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) suffered a data breach that impacted 517,487 individuals. PSEA is affiliated with the National Education Association (NEA).

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K12 education giant paid the ransom to the Ryuk gang

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Online education giant K12 Inc. The education company Online education giant K12 Inc. is a for-profit education company that sells online schooling and curricula. is a for-profit education company that sells online schooling and curricula. “K12 Inc. NYSE: LRN) (“Stride” or “we”) – to be Stride, Inc.

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Insurance scams via QR codes: how to recognise and defend yourself

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The Postal Police has issued an alert to warn citizens against insurance scams using QR codes. In practice, fake insurance operators contact victims through calls, messages, or sponsorships on social networks, offering policies at advantageous prices. Education improves awareness” is his slogan.

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Cyber Insurance: Higher Premiums, Limited Coverage

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GAO Report Summarizes Market Trends The increasing number of cyberthreats, especially ransomware attacks, is leading some cyber insurers to raise premiums and limit some coverage in hard-hit sectors, such as healthcare and education, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.

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Health insurer Point32Health suffered a ransomware attack

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Non-profit health insurer Point32Health suffered a ransomware attack and has taken systems offline in response to the incident. Non-profit health insurer Point32Health has taken systems offline in response to a ransomware attack that took place on April 17. ” reads the statement published by the insurer.

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SEC warns of investment scams related to Hurricane Ida

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is warning investors of potential investment scams related to Hurricane Ida. Fraudsters also may target individuals receiving compensation from insurance companies.” ” reads the alert published by SEC. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Ransomware infected systems at Xchanging, a DXC subsidiary

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Xchanging is a business process and technology services provider and integrator, which provides technology-enabled business services to the commercial insurance industry. Xchanging is primarily an insurance managed services business that operates on a standalone basis.”