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Record $65m Settlement for Hacked Patient Photos
Record $65m Settlement for Hacked Patient Photos
Over 600 patients and employees of Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania had their medical record photos hacked and posted on the internet
Sept. 13, 2024
Malicious Actors Spreading False US Voter Registration Breach Claims
Malicious Actors Spreading False US Voter Registration Breach Claims
An FBI and CISA alert highlighted false claims of breaches of voter registration databases, designed to undermine confidence in US elections
Sept. 13, 2024
Flappy Bird is taking flight once more in 2025
Flappy Bird is taking flight once more in 2025
A new studio has revived the once-popular mobile game Flappy Bird, which was pulled offline by its creator less than a year after launch.
Sept. 13, 2024
Odyssey Interactive's transparent prototype process aims to prevent an Omega Strikers repeat
Odyssey Interactive's transparent prototype process aims to prevent an Omega Strikers repeat
After shutting down its debut title Omega Strikers months after launch, Odyssey wants feedback of its projects while they're just prototypes.
Sept. 13, 2024
All of Annapurna Interactive has resigned
All of Annapurna Interactive has resigned
In a stunning turn of events made for Hollywood, all workers and executives at Annapurna Interactive have resigned from the company.
Sept. 13, 2024
Patch Notes #3: The game industry is becoming an innovation wasteland
Patch Notes #3: The game industry is becoming an innovation wasteland
Astro Bot acclaim, PlayStation 5 Pro disdain, and more jobs down the drain.
Sept. 13, 2024
Update: Microsoft confirms it's laying off 650 game workers
Update: Microsoft confirms it's laying off 650 game workers
It seems the cuts will largely impact staff providing 'corporate and supporting functions.'
Sept. 13, 2024
Embracer confirms 4A Games and Zen Studios are going nowhere
Embracer confirms 4A Games and Zen Studios are going nowhere
The company has concluded the financial portion of its Saber Interactive divestment, but buyer Beacon Interactive has waived the option to purchase 4A Games and Zen Studios.
Sept. 13, 2024
CWA slams Microsoft over 'extremely disappointing' layoffs
CWA slams Microsoft over 'extremely disappointing' layoffs
The union, which threw its weight behind Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard, has underlined the 'devastating' impact of layoffs.
Sept. 13, 2024
PlayStation 5 Pro tests most fervent fans' loyalty
PlayStation 5 Pro tests most fervent fans' loyalty
PS5 Pro's premium price point is not unexpected, but it is unprecedented.
Sept. 13, 2024
Open Source Updates Have 75% Chance of Breaking Apps
Open Source Updates Have 75% Chance of Breaking Apps
Endor Labs claims security patches can break underlying open source software 75% of the time
Sept. 12, 2024
Business Email Compromise Costs $55bn Over a Decade
Business Email Compromise Costs $55bn Over a Decade
New FBI data reveals BEC scams have cost businesses more than $55bn since 2013
Sept. 12, 2024