HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance How Might Election Outcome Affect HHS’s Cybersecurity Work in Healthcare? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 25, 2024 Melanie Fontes Rainer, HHS OCR director, speaking at a HIPAA summit this week (Image: Marianne Kolbasuk McGee)…
Increased Cyber Threats from Accidental Insiders Recent cybersecurity incidents have highlighted a pressing issue within organizational environments: the growing risk posed by accidental insiders. These individuals, who include long-term employees, contractors, and temporary workers, contribute to security vulnerabilities often without…
Understanding the Rising Cost of Cybersecurity Risks: Training Opportunities for Business Owners Recent findings from a Security Intelligence report reveal that data breaches can have a devastating average cost of $3.92 million per incident, underscoring the urgent need for robust…
Chinese Cyber Espionage Group Exploits Vulnerabilities in Major Tech Platforms A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign linked to the Chinese threat actor UN3886 has been identified, involving the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities within widely used technologies such as Fortinet, Ivanti, and…
New Trends in Cyber Security: The Rising Threat of Non-Human Access As we navigate through 2023, numerous cyber attacks have highlighted a disturbing trend: non-human access is becoming a prevalent attack vector that poses significant security risks to organizations. Recent…
In August, analysts from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) circulated an internal report to local agencies highlighting significant economic risks associated with dependence on Chinese utility storage batteries. This warning raises concerns about America’s ability to develop a…
The frequency and severity of cyberattacks directed at businesses and government entities are escalating. In response, state legislatures across the United States are urgently working to implement stricter cybersecurity regulations. Currently, 19 states have enacted or passed comprehensive consumer privacy…
Rust-Based Ransomware Implements Sophisticated Anti-Detection Measures In a disturbing development in the cyber threat landscape, a Russian-speaking ransomware group has unveiled a new variant dubbed Qilin.B, characterized by its advanced capabilities designed to thwart cyber defenses. These enhancements include log…
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, the protection of both personal and corporate identities has become increasingly crucial. When cybercriminals gain access to compromised credentials, organizations face the risk of unauthorized entry into sensitive systems, leading to severe financial…
Surge in Data Breaches Targets Educational Institutions in Hong Kong The pervasive reach of the internet has significantly increased convenience in various aspects of life. However, this growing reliance on digital platforms has also magnified online security threats, raising serious…
