CNDH Urges Enhanced Regulations for Data Privacy Protection Amid Growing Breaches In a significant move highlighting rising concerns about data security, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has called for stricter regulations to address data privacy breaches. This announcement comes…
Cybercriminals, often referred to as “Yahoo Boy” scammers, are increasingly employing sophisticated tactics to target individuals online. Operating predominantly through social media and messaging platforms, these fraudsters exploit anonymity by impersonating members of the opposite sex, often using images obtained…
AI-Driven Cyber Threats: The Rise of GhostGPT and Its Implications for Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential for various industries; however, the darker side of its misuse has come to the forefront, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. A…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Incident & Breach Response Attack Costs UnitedHealth Group a Staggering $3.1 Billion Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 27, 2025 Change Healthcare has reported a drastic increase in the number of breach victims, now estimated…
Significant Data Breach at United Healthcare Affects Approximately 190 Million Individuals In a major cybersecurity incident known as the Change Healthcare cyberattack, United Healthcare has confirmed that around 190 million individuals are now believed to have been affected. This figure…
The Emerging Threat of Deepfakes: Navigating New Cybersecurity Challenges The evolution of deepfake technology, enabling the creation of hyper-realistic fake media, is amplifying the landscape of cyber threats that businesses must now navigate. Deepfakes utilize sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms to…
In the final days of the Biden administration, a proposed overhaul of the HIPAA Security Rule faced predictions of modification under the incoming Trump administration, according to regulatory attorney Sharon Klein from the law firm Blank Rome. Klein emphasized the…
In a significant breach of cybersecurity, UnitedHealth Group has reported that a ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, in February 2024, has compromised personal and healthcare information of approximately 190 million individuals. This incident, which occurred in the United…
The evolving landscape of cybersecurity is increasingly influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence and a growing sense of instability, which has left many cybersecurity professionals feeling overwhelmed. As Jeff Moss, founder of the Black Hat conference, aptly noted, the current…
In a recent development, one of the most significant medical-related data breaches in U.S. history has been confirmed to be even more extensive than previously estimated. The ransomware attack that targeted UnitedHealth’s subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has affected approximately 190 million…
