Data Breach Notification, Data Privacy, Data Security HHS Launches New Enforcement Program to Uphold Patient Confidentiality in Line with HIPAA By Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 16, 2026 The HHS Office for Civil Rights has introduced a new breach reporting portal focused on the privacy of substance use disorder…
LockBit Ransomware: Version 5.0 Targets Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, the notorious LockBit ransomware group has unleashed a new and highly sophisticated variant, version 5.0. This latest iteration is designed to target a multitude of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and virtual environments…
Malware Incident at Japan’s Monju Nuclear Power Plant Raises Cybersecurity Concerns In a recent incident, Japan’s Monju Nuclear Power Plant became the unwitting target of a malware attack due to a routine software update on January 2. A plant employee inadvertently installed malicious software while updating a video playback program.…
Encryption & Key Management, Identity & Access Management, Security Operations ‘Malicious Server Threat Model’ Threatens ‘Zero Knowledge Encryption’ Guarantees Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 16, 2026 Image: Pniti_Studio/Shutterstock Recent accusations from a group of Swiss and Italian security researchers challenge the advertised security of popular cloud-based password managers, namely…
Security Compromise Threatens Millions of WordPress Websites A significant security breach has placed millions of WordPress websites at risk, following the discovery of malicious code hidden within various popular plugins. Security researchers have documented a troubling vulnerability that allows cybercriminals to create unauthorized administrator accounts, thereby compromising the integrity of…
Neiman Marcus Confirms Data Breach Amid Holiday Shopping Surge In a troubling revelation for consumers and businesses alike, Neiman Marcus has confirmed a significant data breach linked to credit card theft during the busy holiday shopping season. This incident follows closely on the heels of a similar breach experienced by…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Misconfigurations, Not Cyberattacks, Could Threaten Infrastructure by 2028: Gartner Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 16, 2026 Image: Piotr Zajda/Shutterstock According to Gartner, a misconfigured artificial intelligence (AI) system has the potential to bring down critical infrastructure across an advanced economy by…
The HIPAA Journal recently published its 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report, revealing a notable reduction in healthcare data breaches over the past year. According to Steve Alder’s analysis, data downloaded from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) indicates a 4.3 percent decline in breaches compared to the previous year. Despite…
Title: BlackPOS Malware Developer Linked to Target Data Breach Recent investigations have uncovered that the data breach at Target during the holiday season was part of a much larger, complex international hacking operation. This campaign is believed to have compromised approximately 110 million credit and debit card accounts, alongside a…