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Revealed: Blue Shield of California’s Secret Data Sharing with Google Exposed Millions of Private Health Records
Blue Shield of California has announced a significant data breach affecting 4.7 million patients due to unauthorized sharing of sensitive health information with Google since 2021. The breach, involving data such as search terms, insurance details, and personal demographics, was discovered in February 2024 and ceased in January. Blue Shield’s use of Google Analytics led to a misconfiguration that compromised patient data, raising privacy concerns. This incident reflects broader issues in healthcare data privacy, as other companies like Kaiser Permanente have faced similar breaches. The future of data protection remains critical as consumers must stay informed about their data security.
Conduent Confirms Cybersecurity Incident Behind Recent Outage
Conduent, a U.S. government contractor, confirmed that a recent outage affecting critical support services was due to a cybersecurity incident, causing disruptions for residents dependent on services like child support and food assistance. While the company stated that the incident was contained and systems have been restored, it did not clarify if any systems were compromised or if data was exfiltrated, raising concerns about security measures. The outage has significant implications, including potential delays in payment and uncertainty regarding data privacy. Stakeholders are urged to stay informed as the situation evolves.
APIsec Security Breach: Customer Data Exposed in Major API Testing Firm Incident
APIsec, an API testing company, confirmed a serious security breach exposing an internal database accessible online without a password for several days. The database, containing sensitive customer data since 2018, included employee names, email addresses, and security posture details of corporate clients. Discovered by UpGuard on March 5, APIsec secured the database after being notified. Initially downplaying the incident, APIsec’s founder later acknowledged the breach, revealing the leak included AWS private keys and credentials linked to a former employee. This incident underscores the importance of data security and the need for robust protective measures in organizations.
Critical Bug in Anthropic’s Claude Code Tool ‘Bricks’ Systems: What You Need to Know
Anthropic’s recent launch of Claude Code has encountered significant challenges, particularly with its buggy auto-update function causing unstable workstations and altering crucial system access permissions. Reports indicate that these issues, especially when Claude Code is installed at the “root” level, can lead to severe system malfunctions. In response, Anthropic has removed the problematic commands and implemented a troubleshooting guide within the program, correcting an initial typo in the link. Despite these hurdles, the company’s quick action aims to restore user confidence. Users experiencing issues are advised to consult the troubleshooting guide for assistance.
UK Court Rules: Apple Backdoor Demand Must Be Public, Not Secret
The U.K. government has experienced a setback in its attempt to keep a surveillance order against Apple secret, following a ruling by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. The tribunal decided to make parts of the legal proceedings public, contradicting government claims that disclosure could harm national security. The case revolves around a request for Apple to provide access to encrypted cloud data of its global customers. While details remain confidential, Apple has appealed the order and emphasized its commitment to user privacy. This situation highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between national security and individual privacy rights in the digital era.
