Cybercriminals Exploit Traditional Mail to Target Android Users The rise of cybercrime has introduced a bizarre twist to conventional means of communication, as nefarious actors are now leveraging traditional postal services, commonly referred to as “Snail Mail,” to distribute malware…
Breach Notification, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare Ransomware Attack Exposes Personal Data of Over 133,000 at Small Oklahoma Hospital Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 19, 2024 Image: Great Plains Regional Medical Center Great Plains Regional Medical Center, a 62-bed…
T-Mobile has become the target of a significant cybersecurity breach, linked to an expansive cyber-espionage operation conducted by the state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon, based in China. This incident is part of a broader assault that has affected…
Ransomware has crystallized as a formidable cybersecurity threat, increasingly targeting individuals and organizations across various sectors, including private enterprises and government agencies. The decision to pay a ransom poses significant ethical and practical challenges. Victims find themselves making a high-stakes…
Inspector General Report Uncovers 97 Water Systems Facing Significant Cybersecurity Threats In a recent report released by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) inspector general, serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities have been identified in drinking water systems that affect over 100 million Americans.…
Acrisure Faces Data Breach Fallout: Key Details on Settlement and Insights for Business Owners In December 2022, Acrisure—a prominent insurance brokerage and financial service provider—experienced a significant data breach that compromised sensitive information belonging to its clients. This incident is…
In recent public appearances, former President Donald Trump has outlined ambitious plans for a stringent approach to immigration enforcement, including large-scale deportations if he were to secure a second term. Trump’s proposed initiatives would particularly focus on “sanctuary cities,” which…
Data breaches pose significant risks to organizations, with the financial repercussions being only one aspect of the problem. An alarming statistic from the 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that the average expense associated with a ransomware attack averages around…
Identity & Access Management, Security Operations Significant Authentication Vulnerability Affects Millions of WordPress Users Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • November 18, 2024 Image: Shutterstock A critical security flaw has been discovered in a popular five-in-one security plugin for WordPress, putting over…
German Court Rules on User Data Compensation from Meta Following 2018-2019 Breach In a significant legal development, a German court ruled on Monday that Facebook users whose data was improperly accessed between 2018 and 2019 are entitled to compensation. The…
