A significant power outage occurred on March 13 at the Nottingham City Council headquarters, known as Loxley House, prompting concerns over the security of personal data. However, the authority’s chief executive, Sajeeda Rose, confirmed that no personal information was compromised during the incident. The electrical failure severely impacted the core…
Warning Issued Over Increasing Threats to Satellite Navigation Systems According to a joint statement by three prominent international organizations, the critical infrastructure provided by satellite navigation systems is facing escalating threats from incidents of jamming and spoofing. These systems play an essential role in various sectors, including aviation, maritime operations,…
Cyber Attacks: Motivations and Implications In today’s interconnected landscape, cyber attacks present a formidable threat to businesses, governments, and individuals. These incidents arise from diverse motivations, spanning financial gain to political agendas, and hackers continuously adapt their methods. Understanding the underlying reasons for cyber attacks is crucial for organizations and…
Settlement Marks Fifth HIPAA Enforcement Action Tied to Risk Analysis Initiative In a significant settlement, a fitness and wellness services provider based in Illinois has agreed to a payment of nearly $228,000 to federal regulators following a breach incident attributed to IT misconfiguration. This settlement is the result of investigations…
TikTok has announced its commitment to fully cooperate with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as the agency investigates the platform for alleged data breaches. This inquiry follows recent public complaints and independent investigations suggesting potential violations of Nigeria’s Data Protection Act 2023, which aims to safeguard citizens’ personal information.…
In a controversial move, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), reportedly influenced by Elon Musk, is reshaping the landscape of federal IT operations. The group is not only evaluating digital systems but is also alleged to have accessed personally identifiable information along with data typically restricted to individuals…
Alisa Viejo, United States, March 25th, 2025, CyberNewsWire One Identity, a frontrunner in unified identity security, has announced that its product, One Identity Active Roles, has been honored with the 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Award in the Hybrid Active Directory Protection category. This accolade underscores One Identity’s commitment to delivering comprehensive…
Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH, Industry Specific HIPAA Compliance Audits Target Security Rule Provisions Amid Rising Cyber Threats Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • March 25, 2025 Image: Getty Images The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated HIPAA compliance audits of covered entities and business associates, marking the first round…
— In a recent security incident, a company responsible for pharmaceutical operations at Dayton Children’s Hospital has reported a data breach affecting sensitive employee information. The breach was identified by CPS Solutions, which disclosed that unauthorized access was gained to one of its employee email accounts. Investigations revealed that this…
