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13.3 million people’s medical data exposed; companies pay $300,000
The New York AG reached a settlement with Perry Johnson & Associates and four related companies over a 2023 breach.
A week in security (November 2 – November 8)
A list of topics we covered in the week of November 2 to November 8 of 2026
Big Tech sues over California plan to limit kids’ scrolling
Social media platforms Google, Meta, and TikTok say California’s law violates their free-speech rights and interferes with parents’ decisions.
Attacks on supermarket and blood storage systems prompt US warning
US agencies have issued a warning about remote access to industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems.
Phone return scams: where a real delivery and a fake return end up in a bill for you
Phone return scams are part of a very convincing social engineering method where the criminals get a phone and you get billed.
NIKKE PC launcher compromise put players’ passwords and personal files at risk
Players of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE are being urged to check their PCs after attackers tampered with files used by the game’s Windows launcher.
Scammers use AI-generated images of missing pets to extort owners
Scammers are using AI images to enhance their "I've found your missing pet and want money to return it to you" schemes.
Vizio, Samsung smart TVs seem to ignore tracking opt outs
If you thought that opting out of surveillance on your smart TV would give you your privacy back, think again.