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Eastern Idaho Public Health Uncovers Insider Data Breach – HIPAA Journal

Data Breach at Eastern Idaho Public Health Raises Alarms Recent reports confirm that Eastern Idaho Public Health has identified a significant data breach, creating concerns about the integrity of sensitive health information. The breach is tied to insider actions that potentially compromised patient records, raising questions about the security measures…

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The School Shootings Were Staged, But the Fear Was Genuine

Between Christmas Eve and New Year’s, a wave of swatting incidents targeted nearly a hundred politicians and law enforcement officials in a coordinated operation. High-profile victims included U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly, Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, and Republican…

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US Passage of UN Cybercrime Treaty Encountering Significant Challenges

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government US Senate Faces Challenges in Ratifying Controversial UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Widespread Alarm Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 8, 2025 The U.S. Senate’s ratification of the UN cybercrime treaty appears unlikely. (Image: Shutterstock) The incoming Trump administration seems poised to sidestep the contentious United…

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Here’s How Scammers Are Exploiting Google to Push Dubious Chrome Extensions

On Wednesday, security researcher Wladimir Palant exposed significant violations of Google Chrome’s extension submission policies. These policies, designed to protect users, explicitly prohibit third-party developers from manipulating the presentation and ranking of their extensions in the Chrome Web Store. Specifically, Google’s guidelines disallow practices such as duplicating extensions that serve…

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Gravy Analytics Data Breach Poses Potential Security Risks for Millions

Data Breach at Gravy Analytics Raises Concerns Over User Privacy Gravy Analytics, a Virginia-based company specializing in location data services, has recently faced a significant data breach that threatens the security of sensitive user information. This cyber incident has put millions at risk, drawing attention to the vulnerabilities inherent in…

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White House Introduces U.S. Cyber Trust Mark for IoT Devices

Endpoint Security, Internet of Things Security Biden Administration Launches New Cybersecurity Labeling Initiative Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 8, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Biden administration has unveiled a new cybersecurity labeling initiative designed to empower consumers in making informed choices regarding Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This program aims to…

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Medusind Discloses Breach Affecting 300,000 Healthcare Records – iZOOlogic

Medusind Discloses Data Breach Affecting 300,000 Healthcare Records Medusind, a prominent healthcare IT firm, has reported a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of approximately 300,000 individuals. This incident marks a serious lapse in data security, raising alarms across the healthcare sector concerning the protection of sensitive…

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