Bank of America has confirmed a data breach that exposed sensitive customer information, including social security numbers, due to improper handling by a third-party data destruction vendor. Though the exact number of affected individuals remains undisclosed, the bank serves around 69 million consumers and small businesses. In light of the breach, the bank is notifying potentially impacted clients and providing two years of free identity theft protection services through Experian. Customers are advised to monitor their accounts for unusual activity and implement additional security measures. This breach follows a previous incident earlier in the year involving another third-party software vendor.

Bank of America Faces Major Data Breach, Exposes Customer Information Daily Mail

Talkspace is collaborating with the U.S. Navy to launch a pilot program offering free virtual mental health services to around 25,000 sailors and their dependents at six naval bases, including Newport News and Puget Sound. This initiative allows eligible participants, including sailors and dependents aged 13 and older, to access unlimited messaging therapy, live video sessions, and a self-guided mental health program via Talkspace’s licensed providers. The services are available on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform to ensure user confidentiality.

Navy Launches Free Virtual Mental Health Program for 25,000 Sailors Talkspace

Sutter Health has launched several initiatives to address physician burnout, which escalated during 2021 and 2022. The health system formed a comprehensive well-being committee, supported by local groups in its 22 hospitals, to implement strategies such as teaching EHR shortcuts and developing a peer support program. These efforts resulted in a decrease in burnout from 33.9% in 2022 to 29.3% in 2023, while also increasing the sense of value among physicians. Key improvements included better cafeteria food, upgraded facilities, and reduced administrative tasks, all aimed at enhancing workplace conditions and addressing staffing shortages.

Sutter Health Tackles Physician Burnout with Innovative Well-Being Initiatives AMA

Microsoft has released patches for six actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, including three in the NTFS file system and another in the Fast FAT File System Driver. The most critical issues involve a remote code execution flaw and a serious heap-based buffer overflow, with recommendations for users to restrict virtual hard disk sources to reduce risks. The update is part of a broader March release addressing 51 vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for timely action from security teams to mitigate these threats.

Microsoft Issues Urgent Patches for Six Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Dark Reading