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million individuals in an April 2023 ransomware attack. The attack was detected when ransomware was used to encrypt and prevent access to files. The lawsuit alleges the plaintiff and class members have been placed at imminent risk of harm and face an ongoing risk of identity theft and fraud. million customers.
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a provider of call center and customer experience software technology to large enterprises, has recently confirmed that it fell victim to a ransomware attack on a limited portion of its network. The post Alvaria Confirms November 2022 Hive Ransomware Attack appeared first on HIPAA Journal. (formerly Aspect Software, Inc.),
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