FBI warns to stop sending texts; here's what to do instead
One of the largest hacks in U.S. history has prompted more warnings about how to protect yourself from hackers, fraudsters and criminals.
How to see if your Social Security number was included in latest data breach
A massive data breach involving virtually every American could fuel a big rise in identity theft and fraud crimes, experts warn. Here’s how to see if you were impacted.
23andMe data breach: Hackers accessed data of 6.9 million users
Hackers were able to access profiles using usernames and passwords from other online platforms where customers reused their same passwords.
Report: Data brokers selling personal information to US government, private entities, foreign governments
The data includes things like geolocation, phone records and more.
Impact of health data breach hitting Congress 'could be extraordinary'
Hackers have broken into a Washington, D.C. health insurance marketplace and stolen sensitive personal data including Social Security numbers and home addresses of members of Congress, their employees and family members.
What customers should do after Wawa's data breach
Our tech expert discusses what steps to take after Wawa discovered a data breach that may have collected thousands of customers' card numbers.
Wawa data breach affects thousands of customers, officials say
Wawa has announced a data security incident that lasted over a more than nine-month time frame in 2019.
School data breach tied to high-stakes water gun fight
Officials are reporting a data breach in the Downingtown Area School District.
Yahoo data breach settlement: How to collect up to $358
If you had a Yahoo account between 2012 and 2016, you may be entitled to compensation as the tech giant looks to settle a class-action lawsuit against it after it suffered several data breaches.
DoorDash data breach compromised information of 4.9 million consumers, Dashers, merchants
Popular food delivery company DoorDash announced Thursday that a data breach compromised the information of more than 4.9 million consumers, Dashers, and merchants.
FTC says it’s likely that no one is getting that $125 Equifax settlement payout
If you filed a claim to receive a $125 payout from Equifax as part of its settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the FTC has bad news for you — it’s likely that no one will be getting $125.
Q&A: What to know about Capital One's data breach
One of the country's biggest credit card issuers, Capital One Financial, is the latest big business to be hit by a data breach, disclosing that roughly 100 million people had some personal information stolen by a hacker.
Capital One data breach affects more than 100M people
A hacker gained access to personal information from more than 100 million Capital One credit applications, the bank said Monday as federal authorities arrested a suspect in the case.
Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement
Equifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the U.S. and states over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and other private information of nearly 150 million people.
Report: Equifax to pay $700 million in data breach settlement
The Wall Street Journal says Equifax will pay around $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and other private information of nearly 150 million people.
Earl Enterprises brands impacted by data breach
Earl Enterprises announced Friday they were the victims of a data security breach which may have exposed customer’s information including payment methods.
Data breach affects 5 companies, 650 consumers in Delaware
Officials in Delaware say a data breach at a third-party administrator for health insurance companies has affected five companies and 650 consumers.
Equifax, American consumers dealing with data breach fallout
It's a security breach that potentially exposed the personal information of 143 million Americans. Now, Equifax and its customers are dealing with the fallout. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
CHOP: Patient information accessed in email data breach
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) informed patients and guardians of patients about two recent data breaches on Tuesday.
Independence Blue Cross discloses data breach by employee; 17,000 affected
Philadelphia-based insurer Independence Blue Cross says about 17,000 people have been affected by a data breach.