A politically motivated hacker breached Columbia University’s data systems last week, stealing troves of student documents while briefly shutting down the school’s computer systems, a university official said. The June 24 cyberattack prompted widespread network outages on campus, locking students […]
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NOAA Delays Cutoff of Key Satellite Data for Hurricane Forecasting
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes. Meteorologists and scientists warned of severe consequences last week when NOAA said, in the midst […]
Qantas Says Cyberattack Accessed Millions of Flyers’ Data
Qantas Airways Ltd. expects that a “significant” amount of customer data was stolen by a cyberattack targeting one of its contact centers. Australia’s biggest airline is investigating how criminals gained access to a third-party platform used by the call center […]
Personal Data on Millions of Columbia University Applicants Stolen by Hacker
Personal information about Columbia University students and applicants—including whether they were accepted or rejected by the school—has been stolen, according to a Bloomberg News review of data provided by a person who claimed to have hacked the school in June. […]
Google Owes $314 Million for Misusing Android Cell Phone Data
Google was told by a California jury to pay $314 million over claims that it illegally used Android users’ cellular data to collect information without their knowledge. A state court jury in San Jose issued the verdict Tuesday following a […]
Complexity, Talent Shortages Slow Benefits of Enterprise Progress on Data, AI Initiatives: ISG Study
Though still increasing investments in data and AI initiatives, many companies say the programs have not yet delivered the benefits they expected, according to new research from global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG). The ISG […]
Aflac Hit With Class Action Over Data Breach of Customer Info
An Alabama law firm wasted little time in filing a proposed class-action lawsuit against Aflac Inc., claiming the supplemental insurance giant knew the risks of a cyberattack and failed to protect policyholders’ private information. “Defendant disregarded the rights of Plaintiff […]