The patients' names, account numbers, diagnosis codes, admission and discharge dates, and billing charges were posted on Student of Fortune, a commercial homework help Web site. The information was contained in a detailed spreadsheet, which the site posted on Sept. 9, 2010, to show customers how to create a bar chart from raw data.
IBT Staff Reporter
Sep 09, 2011
The events of Sept. 11, 2001 forever changed air travel in the U.S. and across the globe. Here's a look at the changes that started when the Transportation Security Administration was formed back in 2001.
Mark Johanson
Sep 09, 2011
NYC and Washington D.C. to be on high alert on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
Ellen Killoran
Sep 08, 2011
Paul opposes the Patriot Act --security measures imposed by the administration of George W. Bush in response to the 2001 terrorist attacks -- and has suggested they have worsened security, not eased it.
Palash Ghosh
Sep 08, 2011
In a nation whose love for gold is legendary, financial adviser Biju Daniel is one of scores of Indians who are rethinking how they amass riches through the precious metal.
Mike Obel
Sep 08, 2011
As the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approach, the United States has been emphasizing caution in case security problems arise.
IBT Staff Reporter
Sep 07, 2011
In order to save some money, Perry and GOP allies slashed funding for the agency responsible for fighting wildfires ? in the midst of a historic wildfire season that's seen more than 2 million acres burned by fire.
Laura Matthews
Sep 07, 2011
Shoe checks at U.S. airports could become a thing of the past.
Jeremy White
Sep 07, 2011
Apple has posted two security expert job ads after its employees lost two iPhone prototypes in two years.
Hao Li
Sep 06, 2011
A hacking scandal in the Netherlands has escalated, with Dutch government officials investigating whether a hacker who stole online security certificates also stole any sensitive information on Dutch citizens.
IBT Staff Reporter
Sep 06, 2011
However, some controversies have already marred the trip.
Palash Ghosh
Sep 06, 2011
The fraudulent Web security certificates issued by hacked DigiNotar, allowing the hackers access to the data and passwords of Google sites, had not only hit social networking site Facebook and micro blogging site Twitter, but also the U.S. and the UK secret service agencies - CIA and MI6.
Shailesh Shrivastava
Sep 06, 2011
Sony Corp picked a former official at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the new post of chief information security officer, months after a massive hacking attack leaked information on 100 million user accounts on its games networks.
IBT Staff Reporter
Sep 06, 2011
Hackers who attacked the Dutch firm, DigiNotar, used advanced tools for their intrusion and have been active for a long period of time, according to preliminary investigation by the Dutch IT firm, Fox-IT.
Manikandan Raman
Sep 06, 2011
Apple Inc. began hiring security experts to help protect unreleased gadgets after the Cupertino company lost another valuable iPhone 5 prototype last week.
Balasubramanyam Seshan
Sep 06, 2011
Just days after reports surfaced that Apple lost another sensitive prototype -- this time the iPhone 5 -- the company is taking steps to ensure it keeps its devices safe.
Johnathan Davis
Sep 05, 2011
As counterterrorism has become the preeminent goal, the military has relied increasingly on covert operations
Jeremy White
Sep 05, 2011
Gold rose to a 1-1/2 week high on Friday as investors sought refuge in safe haven assets after a disappointing labour market report from the United States added to mounting fears about the pace of recovery in the world's largest economy
Mike Obel
Sep 02, 2011
The centre-left paper alleges it has proof that it was targeted by the counter-intelligence services to protect Sarkozy’s private interests.”
Palash Ghosh
Sep 02, 2011
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has put out a warning that the U.S. is at a heightened state of vigilance, leading up to the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
IBT Staff Reporter
Sep 02, 2011
A summary of some of the secrets that have emerged so far from Wikileaks.
Jeremy White
Sep 01, 2011
American troops may have executed at least 10 Iraqi civilians and then ordered an air strike to obliterate the evidence, according to a U.S. diplomatic cable released by Wikileaks.
Jeremy White
Sep 01, 2011