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…
Cybercriminals Leverage Custom Drivers to Evade Security Measures in MEDUSA Ransomware Campaign Cybercriminals are increasingly employing custom and compromised drivers to circumvent endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems, thereby enabling undetected malicious activities. Elastic Security Labs (ESL) has uncovered a financially motivated campaign utilizing MEDUSA ransomware that deploys a loader…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a critical warning regarding the increasing risks associated with online file conversion tools. While many users rely on these tools for tasks such as converting documents to PDF or changing image formats, the FBI cautions that numerous high-ranking converters on search engines…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Gartner Highlights How Hype Can Propel Organizations Forward Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • March 25, 2025 Deepti Gopal and Dennis Xu from Gartner at the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit in Mumbai Despite significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI), many…
Numotion Data Breach Affects Nearly 500,000 Individuals In a significant cybersecurity incident, Numotion, a prominent provider of complex rehabilitation technology, has reported a data breach that has impacted nearly 500,000 individuals. The company disclosed that unauthorized access to its systems may have resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal information…
In a pressing advisory for travelers, legal expert Wessler underscores the critical need for individuals to update the operating systems of their laptops and smartphones prior to crossing international borders. The rationale behind this recommendation is rooted in the capabilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which may utilize…
Interpol Launches Operation Red Card, Detaining Over 300 in Cybercrime Sweep In a decisive crackdown named “Operation Red Card,” Interpol has arrested more than 300 suspects linked to cyber assaults impacting both public and private sectors across Africa. The detained individuals are alleged to have engaged in a variety of…
Governance & Risk Management, Security Operations Rapid7 and Jana Partners Forge Cooperation Deal, Expanding Board and Tightening Governance Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • March 24, 2025 Rapid7 has reached an agreement with activist investor Jana Partners, resulting in the addition of three new members to its board of directors and fostering…
