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McAfee Unveils McAfee+, A New Product Line with Distinctive Privacy and Identity Protections to Help Users Secure Their Personal Data

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Today, McAfee Corp., a global leader in online protection, announced the launch of McAfee+ a new product line encompassing all new privacy and identity protections that enable users to confidently and securely live life online.

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  • Today, McAfee Corp., a global leader in online protection, announced the launch of McAfee+ a new product line encompassing all new privacy and identity protections that enable users to confidently and securely live life online.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220913005252/en/
    As part of the new product line announcement, McAfee introduced protection for Chromebooks - making it the first leading security provider to fully support Chrome OS.
  • Chrome OS users can now install and access McAfee capabilities on their Chromebooks including antivirus, VPN, safe browsing, and identity monitoring.
  • McAfee is in the business of protecting people, not just devices, said Greg Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, McAfee.

Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc. Provides Notice Of Data Privacy Event

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Saturday, September 4, 2021

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc. ("NRS") is providing notice of a recent event that may affect the privacy of information of certain NRS customers.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc. ("NRS") is providing notice of a recent event that may affect the privacy of information of certain NRS customers.
  • NRS immediately commenced an investigation to determine the full nature and scope of the incident and to secure its network.
  • NRS conducted a thorough review of the affected data to determine what types of information were involved and to whom it related.
  • Should you wish to place a fraud alert or credit freeze, please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:

Sandhills Center LME/MCO Provides Notice of Potential Data Theft

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Friday, September 3, 2021

WEST END, N.C., Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandhills Center LME/MCO ("Sandhills Center") announced today that it has notified four (4) patients of suspicious criminal activity relating to the potential exposure of protected health information ("PHI").

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  • WEST END, N.C., Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandhills Center LME/MCO ("Sandhills Center") announced today that it has notified four (4) patients of suspicious criminal activity relating to the potential exposure of protected health information ("PHI").
  • On or about July 21, 2021, an anonymous criminal contacted Sandhills Center claiming to be in possession of stolen data, including protected health information ("PHI"), from Sandhills Center's system, and attempting to extort Sandhills Center for monetary payment.
  • Sandhills Center's investigation has been inconclusive; however, Sandhills Center has confirmed that the records were maintained by Sandhills Center, as well as a number of other entities.
  • More broadly speaking, Sandhills Center maintains documents containing medical diagnosis/treatment information for patients; however, Sandhills Center is unaware of any evidence suggesting those documents were accessed or acquired.

Electrical Workers Local 369 Benefit & Retirement Fund Provides Notice of a Security Incident

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Friday, July 23, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrical Workers Local 369 Benefit & Retirement Fund (the "Fund") is providing notice of a recent incident that may affect the security of certain individuals' information.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrical Workers Local 369 Benefit & Retirement Fund (the "Fund") is providing notice of a recent incident that may affect the security of certain individuals' information.
  • The Fund established a dedicated assistance line for individuals seeking information regarding this incident.
  • Pursuant to federal law, an individual cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on their credit report.
  • Should individuals wish to place a credit freeze, they may contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:

Dynamic Health Care, Inc. Provides Notice Of Data Privacy Event

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Friday, July 16, 2021

This notification provides information about the event, DHC's response to it, and resources available to individuals to help protect their information, should they feel it necessary to do so.

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  • This notification provides information about the event, DHC's response to it, and resources available to individuals to help protect their information, should they feel it necessary to do so.
  • How Will Individuals Know If They Are Affected By This Incident?DHC is mailing notice letters to the individuals identified as impacted for whom they have valid mailing addresses.
  • Following this incident, DHC took immediate steps to improve the security of its environment and increase its security posture.
  • Should you wish to place a fraud alert or credit freeze, please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:

Administrative Advantage Provides Notice of Data Event

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

SAVANNAH, Ga., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Administrative Advantage ("AA") provides billing support services to certain healthcare providers.

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  • SAVANNAH, Ga., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Administrative Advantage ("AA") provides billing support services to certain healthcare providers.
  • AA is providing this notice on behalf of its customer, Remedy Medical Group, a medical practice with offices in San Mateo, San Francisco and Oakland, California.
  • To date, AA is unaware of any actual or attempted misuse of information as a result of this incident.
  • Pursuant to federal law, a consumer cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on your credit report.

Fairchild Medical Center Provides Notice of Data Event

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Thursday, November 26, 2020

Should an individual wish to place a security freeze, they may contact the major consumer reporting agencies: Experian P.O.

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  • Should an individual wish to place a security freeze, they may contact the major consumer reporting agencies: Experian P.O.
  • Should an individual wish to place a fraud alert, they may contact the major consumer reporting agencies: Experian P.O.
  • The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them.
  • Individuals can obtain further information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above.

Metropolitan Community College of Kansas City Notice of Security Incident

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Metropolitan Community College of Kansas City (Kansas City, MO) ("MCCKC") takes seriously the privacy and security of its students and employees, and therefore wanted to timely release information regarding a data privacy incident involving name, Social Security number, drivers' license number, medical information and bank account information.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Metropolitan Community College of Kansas City (Kansas City, MO) ("MCCKC") takes seriously the privacy and security of its students and employees, and therefore wanted to timely release information regarding a data privacy incident involving name, Social Security number, drivers' license number, medical information and bank account information.
  • Individuals may also visit MCCKC's website at https://mcckc.edu/ or contact MCCKC by mail at: 3200 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111.
  • The security freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent.
  • Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be charged to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Notifies Patients about Data Security Incident

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

"Information privacy and security are among our highest priorities," CRMC's Compliance and Privacy Officer, Jacqueline Van Cleave said.

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  • "Information privacy and security are among our highest priorities," CRMC's Compliance and Privacy Officer, Jacqueline Van Cleave said.
  • Because we care about our patients and our community, we are takingan abundance of cautionand notifying patients their information potentially could have been viewed.
  • Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be charged to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report.
  • Should you wish to place a security freeze, please contact the major consumer reporting agencies listed below: