Interlock Ransomware Attacks Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center A lesser-known ransomware group, Interlock, has launched a significant cyberattack against the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, jeopardizing the personal data of nearly 1.46 million patients. This group claims to…
Attack Surface Management, Governance & Risk Management, Patch Management Over 200 Vulnerable Servers Targeted by Ransomware Group Amid Growing Exploits Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 18, 2024 Recent reports indicate over 200 Cleo managed file-transfer servers remain publicly accessible…
GDPR Compliance: A Governance Imperative for Modern Businesses As the landscape of data privacy continues to evolve, the importance of compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has reached an urgency unprecedented in the business world. Thomas George, president…
Concerns Growing Over Online Drug Trafficking on Social Media Platforms A recent alarming trend has emerged on social media platforms, with dealers increasingly exploiting spaces like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to promote illicit drug sales. A disturbing message from…
The chemical industry is integral to the global economy, supplying essential materials spanning pharmaceuticals and agriculture. However, with technological advancements come heightened risks to digital infrastructures. The sector is increasingly vulnerable to various cyber threats like ransomware, data breaches, and…
Federal Agencies Mandated to Implement New Cloud Security Policies by 2025 In a significant move aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across the federal landscape, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced that U.S. civilian agencies will be required to…
Meta Platforms Fined €251 Million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for Data Breach In a significant ruling, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a fine of €251 million (approximately US$264 million) on Meta Platforms’ Irish subsidiary. This penalty stems…
Cyberattack on Rhode Island’s RIBridges System Exposes Sensitive Resident Data In a significant cybersecurity incident, hackers have breached Rhode Island’s health and benefits administration platform, RIBridges, which manages critical state support programs. The attackers have reportedly demanded ransom while threatening…
Encryption & Key Management, Geo Focus: Australia, Geo-Specific Regulatory Authorities Warn NIST’s 2035 Encryption Deadline May Be Insufficient Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • December 17, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Australia is proactively advancing a strategic plan aimed at mitigating risks associated with…
Data Breaches Impacting Texas Health Institutions: A Significant Cybersecurity Concern Recent disclosures reveal that two significant cyberattacks have affected major healthcare institutions in Lubbock, Texas, exposing the sensitive data of hundreds of thousands of individuals. The Texas Tech University Health…
