Healthcare software breach may expose data of 3.8 million people
Patients are receiving notices after a healthcare software vendor said an October 2025 intrusion may have exposed sensitive information nationwide.
Identity Theft
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IRS watchdog says digital-first service left some filers behind
The IRS processed most 2026 returns successfully, but its taxpayer watchdog found long delays and limited help for people needing manual review or identity assistance.
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AssuranceAmerica says breach exposed data of nearly 7 million people
AssuranceAmerica says a March incident may have exposed insurance, driver and identity data for 6,998,886 people. Here’s what consumers should do.
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IRS warns tax preparers that cyberattacks can delay taxpayer refunds
An IRS summer campaign urges tax professionals to strengthen security as stolen credentials and client data can lead to fraudulent filings and refund delays.
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Amazon Settlement Highlights Identity-Theft Records Rights
The FTC’s June 30 Amazon settlement highlights a federal right identity-theft victims can use to request transaction records from businesses within 30 days.
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South Carolina reports 1.13 million affected residents in first-half breach notices
South Carolina consumer officials say 41 businesses reported breaches affecting 1,131,320 residents from January 1 through June 30, 2026. The figure is not a count of unique people, and two large notices drove about two-thirds of the reported total.
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FTC requires Amazon to pay $2.25M over identity-theft victims’ FCRA records requests
FTC says Amazon violated FCRA Section 609(e) by refusing or delaying identity-theft record requests. Proposed settlement: $2.25M + victim notice.