Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Cloud Services Provider Agrees to $1.9M Settlement Following 2020 Patient Data Breach Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • May 15, 2025 Image: Netgain Technology Netgain Technology, a cloud services provider based in Minnesota,…
Australia Experiences Surge in Data Breaches Amidst Escalating Cyber Attacks in 2024 In a troubling development for cybersecurity in the southern hemisphere, Australia has reported an unprecedented increase in data breaches for the year 2024. The escalation of these breaches…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a critical alert regarding an ongoing malicious messaging operation that employs AI-generated voice technology to impersonate senior government officials. This campaign aims to deceive recipients into clicking on links that may compromise…
Ransomware attacks have emerged as one of the most troubling threats in the modern digital landscape, affecting businesses, organizations, and individuals indiscriminately. This type of cybercrime entails hackers encrypting victims’ data and demanding a ransom for its release, a tactic…
3rd Party Risk Management, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific NHS Encourages Cybersecurity Commitment from Suppliers Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 15, 2025 Image: Chris Dorney/Shutterstock The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) is urging its suppliers to adopt voluntary…
Settlement in Landmark Case Tied to Data Breach on Breachforums In a notable legal development, a 22-year-old former administrator of the cybercrime forum Breachforums has agreed to pay nearly $700,000 to resolve a civil lawsuit filed by a health insurance…
Vought Faces Pressure from Financial Technology Association Over Regulatory Changes On Monday, Vought, who also holds the position of director at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), received a letter from the Financial Technology Association (FTA). This…
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, recently fell victim to a substantial cyberattack, with potential losses projected between $180 million and $400 million for the current fiscal year. This assessment stems from an internal analysis conducted…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Recent Developments: Sentencing of an Irish Crypto Launderer and an ISIS Financier Rashmi Ramesh (@rashmiramesh_) • May 15, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Every week, Information Security Media Group summarizes cybersecurity incidents in…
A recent report has highlighted significant gaps in data security measures within healthcare institutions, drawing a stark comparison to the safeguards employed by financial institutions. An individual cited by CBC expressed concern, asking, “How can a banking institution have those…
