https://securityblueprints.io/tags/data-privacy/ Recent content in Data Privacy on Security Blueprints Hugo en user@example.com (Niels Provos) user@example.com (Niels Provos) Security Blueprints, LLC Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:57:44 +0000 https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/british-library-ransomware-attack-october-2023/ Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000user@example.com (Niels Provos) https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/british-library-ransomware-attack-october-2023/ Executive Summary The British Library experienced a ransomware attack carried out by the Rhysida ransomware group in 2023. This cyber incident was identified on October 28, 2023. Public announcements regarding ongoing technology outages followed on November 17, 2023. The attack demonstrated vulnerabilities within the library’s IT infrastructure, resulting in significant disruptions due to data encryption. Severity of the Impact The ransomware attack severely affected services, disrupting digital and physical operations including public Wi-Fi and possibly internal human resources files. https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/mgm-grand-cyberattack/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000user@example.com (Niels Provos) https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/mgm-grand-cyberattack/ Executive Summary In September 2023, MGM Resorts International experienced a major cyberattack attributed to the hacking group Scattered Spider, known for its association with the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. The attack resulted in significant disruptions to operations at MGM’s Las Vegas venues, including the MGM Grand and Bellagio, with estimated financial losses ranging from $80 million to $100 million. This incorporates direct impacts on revenue and heightened cybersecurity expenses. The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in service desk operations through social engineering tactics like vishing, which allowed unauthorized system access. https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/duolingo-data-breach-august-2023/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000user@example.com (Niels Provos) https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/duolingo-data-breach-august-2023/ Executive Summary In August 2023, DuoLingo experienced a significant data exposure incident caused by a data scraping attack targeting an exposed Application Programming Interface (API). The breach affected approximately 2.6 million users, with personal data such as names, email addresses, and other identifiable information being posted online (source 1 , source 4 ). Severity of Impact The exposure compromised personal information of approximately 2.6 million users, including critical identifiers like login names and email addresses, heightening risks for phishing and other cyber threats (source 3 , source 6 ). https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/aadhaar-data-breach/ Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000user@example.com (Niels Provos) https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/aadhaar-data-breach/ Executive Summary In January 2018, a significant data breach compromised Aadhaar, the world’s largest identification database, managed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The breach affected personal information—biometric and financial data—of approximately 1.1 billion Indian citizens. The affected information was allegedly retailed for as little as ₹500 via WhatsApp, pointing to extensive security flaws (Legal Service India , FirstPost ). Severity of Impact The exposure of biometric details like fingerprints and iris scans poses severe risks related to identity theft and fraud, thus threatening the privacy and security of citizens. https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/adultfriendfinder-data-breach/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000user@example.com (Niels Provos) https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/adultfriendfinder-data-breach/ Executive Summary The AdultFriendFinder data breach, a significant incident in 2016, compromised approximately 412 million user accounts across platforms under FriendFinder Networks, including AdultFriendFinder.com, Cams.com, and Penthouse.com. This breach unveiled notable security vulnerabilities within the company’s systems. Breach Details The breach occurred in October 2016 when attackers exploited Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerabilities within the website’s architecture, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information. This data was publicly posted on November 13, 2016. https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/california-department-of-child-support-services-data-breach/ Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000user@example.com (Niels Provos) https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/california-department-of-child-support-services-data-breach/ Executive Summary Breach Name: California Department of Child Support Services Breach Date: 2012 Discovery Date: March 12, 2012 Disclosure Date: March 29, 2012 Incident Overview In 2012, the California Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) suffered a data breach due to the loss of magnetic tape cartridges, which occurred during a disaster recovery exercise managed by IBM and Iron Mountain Inc. Between Boulder, Colorado, and Sacramento, California, four of fifteen tapes went missing, containing the sensitive information of approximately 800,000 individuals.