Sperm Bank Data Breach: California Cryobank’s Privacy Slip-up Exposes Personal Info
California Cryobank, the largest US sperm bank, faced a data breach exposing customer info, including Social Security numbers and bank details. While anonymity is key, donor IDs might have been compromised, causing a stir among former donors. The bank is offering credit monitoring to those affected.
Hot Take:
In a shocking twist, California Cryobank is now not only in the business of storing sperm but also in unintentionally sharing your personal data faster than you can say “data breach.” With this latest incident, it seems that the only thing spreading faster than a donor’s DNA is their Social Security number. They say love finds a way, but apparently, cybercriminals do too!
Key Points:
– California Cryobank detected suspicious activity on their network in April 2024 and isolated the affected systems.
– The breach exposed sensitive customer data, including personal and financial information.
– Free one-year credit monitoring is being offered to affected customers.
– It’s unclear if sensitive donor information was part of the breach.
– Enhanced security measures have been implemented to prevent future incidents.