In a pressing development in the cybersecurity landscape, Ray Umerley has been appointed as the Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Coveware, a firm recognized for its expertise in ransomware recovery and incident response. With over two decades of…
Investigation Launched into Data Privacy Violations at Anna Jaques Hospital On December 6, 2024, the law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP announced an investigation into potential data privacy breaches involving Anna Jaques Hospital, a nonprofit community hospital located in Newtown,…
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies, spearheaded by the UK’s National Crime Agency, has executed a significant operation targeting two prominent money-laundering networks based in Russia. These organizations are reported to process billions of dollars annually across over 30…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Project Mellissa Spurs Global Disruption Efforts Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 6, 2024 A Dutch public-private initiative aimed at combating ransomware has achieved significant success, according to a recent study. (Image: Shutterstock) A report by…
Deloitte Denies Claims of Major Cybersecurity Breach from Ransomware Group Brain Cipher Deloitte UK has categorically denied allegations of a significant cybersecurity breach put forth by the ransomware group known as Brain Cipher. The group has claimed to have acquired…
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has enacted sanctions against the founder of a controversial financial services company, along with key associates, for their alleged involvement in illicit financial activities. Among those sanctioned are Elena Chirkinyan…
Email Security & Protection, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Incidents at Pain Management Firm and Pediatric Hospital Impact 50,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 6, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
Cybersecurity incidents reported to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) have surged dramatically over the past four years, with reports quadrupling from 2019 to 2023. In a statement presented by Jitin Prasad, India’s Minister of State for Electronics and…
Rising Threats from Radicalized Online Communities: A Deep Dive into Terrorgram’s Impact Recent investigations have revealed the concerning proliferation of materials disseminated via a platform known as Terrorgram. This includes instructions for constructing explosive devices, tactical guides, and methods for…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Endpoint Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Possible State-Sponsored Exploit Kit Leveraging Browser Vulnerabilities for Spyware Deployment Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • December 6, 2024 Inside a “vocational skills education and training center” in Wensu County, Aksu Prefecture,…
