Hello. Quantum computers exist mainly in labs but "Q-day"-the hypothetical moment when quantum computers become powerful enough to break standard-key encryption-is coming.
What threat does this technology pose? How can you protect your company and yourself? WSJ takes a look at the state of this emerging technology. Read more here .
More news below.
More Cyber News
That's no demo. Websites purporting to offer demo versions of the forthcoming "Grand Theft Auto" version VI are snaring gamers in malware, according to cybersecurity company Malwarebytes. The bad software, found at sites posing as game-maker RockStar Games, steals credentials, cookies and other information. The real new version of GTA is due out in November. (TechCrunch)
Nutex Health notified the Securities and Exchange Commission of a cyberattack, disclosing few details. The company, a hospital operator and health-services provider based in Houston, Texas, said on Monday that private and confidential information was stolen from its servers, without saying how much, what kind or when.
Data Breach Settlements
A handful of companies, seeking to resolve pending lawsuits over hacks that compromised personal, medical or financial data, are waiting for court approval of proposed settlements.
After a 2023 cyberattack at American Vision Partners, which sells tech and services to eye-care clinics across the U.S., the private data of 1.6 million patients was exposed. The company has agreed to pay $1.75 million to claimants and put $2.79 million toward improving its cybersecurity. That includes regular penetration testing and better protection for health data.
Mission Viejo, Calif.-based Total Vision agreed to pay $475,000 to end a lawsuit over a 2020 cyberattack that breached the data of more than 138,000 current and former patients. The eye-care network must also invest $224,000 to boost its security measures.
Real-estate company Sansone Group agreed to settle a lawsuit related to a hack last year that breached the data of 1,564 current and former customers. Individuals can submit proof of damages from the incident and receive reimbursements of up to $3,500. No-proof claims will be paid a flat $45.
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