Governance & Risk Management, Security Operations Rhode Island Initiates Statewide Cybersecurity Measures to Protect Students Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 9, 2024 The Frank E. Thompson Middle School in Newport, Rhode Island. (Image: Shutterstock) In a pioneering move, Rhode Island…
Anna Jacques Hospital Warns 316,000 Patients Following December 2023 Ransomware Attack In a significant cybersecurity breach, Anna Jacques Hospital has informed approximately 316,000 patients about a ransomware attack that occurred in December 2023. This incident underscores the escalating risks that…
UnitedHealthcare has yet to respond to inquiries from WIRED regarding a recent incident, though a spokesperson released a statement to other media outlets expressing hope that certain developments may offer some solace to those impacted by a tragic event. The…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Credit Rating Agency Predicts Rise in Big Game Hunting by Ransomware Gangs in 2025 David Perera (@daveperera) • December 9, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Moody’s Ratings has issued a warning that enhanced cybersecurity measures have…
Atrium Health has issued notifications to nearly 586,000 individuals regarding a data breach related to its use of online tracking technologies in its patient portal. The healthcare provider conducted an initial review of its online technologies in June 2022, prompted…
In a concerning development for digital security, cyberattacks focused on electoral infrastructure have escalated in recent years, aiming to manipulate electoral outcomes or distort the electoral process. A significant escalation occurred on November 19, 2024, when a cyberattack targeted TikTok…
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Businesses Urged to Strengthen Protections for Critical Company Data In a recent advisory, cybersecurity experts are emphasizing the urgent need for businesses to intensify efforts in securing their crucial data assets. The call comes amidst a troubling rise in cyber…
In recent years, the Pegasus spyware, developed by the Israeli cyber intelligence firm NSO Group, has gained notoriety for its involvement in high-profile surveillance cases. The spyware has been implicated in numerous security breaches, most notably the unauthorized monitoring of…
In 2023, a significant majority of European financial institutions have faced challenges in securing their data, with 78 percent reporting breaches linked to third-party vendors. This alarming statistic comes from recent research conducted by Security Scorecard, which also revealed that…
