U.S. Justice Department Reports Cracked Forum Affected 17 Million Americans; UnitedHealth Data Breach Impacts 190 Million

The U.S. Department of Justice has reported that the hacking forum Cracked, which has been seized and shut down, affected approximately 17 million Americans. Among the victims is a woman who experienced cyberstalking, sextortion, and harassment. In related cybersecurity news, UnitedHealth Group disclosed that a ransomware attack last year impacted nearly 190 million Americans, nearly double the number previously reported. Additionally, a separate data breach involving NorthBay Health affected 569,000 individuals, and another breach linked to a community health center impacted over 1 million patients.