Data Security

A proactive data storage and privacy strategy can build trust with customers and help them leverage analytics and AI.

Amtrak had some of its Guest Rewards customers' data compromised following a credential stuffing attack last month, The Register reports.

BleepingComputer reports that U.S. bakery-cafe fast food restaurant chain Panera Bread was accused by a purported employee of having fulfilled its attackers' demanded ransom from an intrusion in late March that resulted in the encryption of all its virtual machines just as the chain delivered breach notifications detailing the theft of employees' names, Social Security numbers, and other personal information.

Information from 200,000 individuals was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to have been stolen following a successful phishing attack that compromised 53 employees' credentials, reports SecurityWeek.

Major U.S. life insurance provider Globe Life has launched an investigation into the potential compromise of its consumer and policyholder information following the breach of a web portal identified last week, BleepingComputer reports.

Truist Bank confirmed it suffered a breach of its network and exposure of some customer data.

U.S. safety and location services firm Life360 has confirmed the compromise of its Bluetooth tracking service subsidiary Tile's customer support platform, resulting in attempted data extortion, reports BleepingComputer.