Individuals at Risk
Identity Theft
SocialSecurity Admin backtracks on txt msg requirement for e-acct: The U.S. Social Security Administration says it is reversing a newly enacted policy that required a cell phone number from all Americans who wished to manage their retirement benefits at ssa.
Cyber Security News of the Week, August 21, 2016
Cyber Security News of the Week, August 14, 2016
Cyber Security News of the Week, August 7, 2016

Individuals at Risk
Identity Theft
Banner Health Breach Affects 3.7 Million: Arizona-based Banner Health, which operates 29 hospitals, says it’s notifying 3.7 million individuals that their data was exposed in a “sophisticated cyberattack.” The organization has hired a forensics firm to investigate the attack after taking steps to block the attackers and contacting law enforcement officials.
Cyber Security News of the Week, July 31, 2016

Individuals at Risk
Cyber Fraud
Dark Patterns are designed to trick you (and they’re all over the Web): It happens to the best of us. After looking closely at a bank statement or cable bill, suddenly a small, unrecognizable charge appears. Fine print sleuthing soon provides the answer—somehow, you accidentally signed up for a service.