A hacker linked to 19 network breaches across the United States, including a notable incident involving a medical facility, has received a prison sentence of 10 years, as confirmed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday. Robert Purbeck, 45, originally from Idaho but residing in Georgia, was found…
Healthcare, Industry Specific, Legislation & Litigation Cyberattack on Health System Compromises Data of Over 235,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 15, 2024 A New York state court has granted preliminary approval for a $1.5 million settlement related to a class-action lawsuit against One Brooklyn Health System. This legal…
Bridgeway Center Suffers Data Breach, Prompting Class Action Settlement for Affected Individuals In May 2024, Bridgeway Center experienced a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of numerous individuals. This unfortunate incident exposed sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and financial account details, placing affected parties at risk of…
Security Flaw in Microsoft Power Pages Exposes Sensitive Data, Warns AppOmni A significant security vulnerability has been uncovered in Microsoft Power Pages, a widely used low-code development platform with over 250 million users monthly. AppOmni, a company specializing in SaaS security, has reported that misconfigurations within Power Pages could potentially…
X’s Update on Block Feature Raises Data Privacy Concerns Under DPDP Act In a significant update that has captured the attention of privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts alike, social media giant X (formerly Twitter) has modified its block feature, enabling users who have been blocked to view public posts of…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Social Engineering Tehran Lures Aerospace Sector with Malicious Job Offers Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • November 14, 2024 Image: Shutterstock In a disturbing development, Iranian state-sponsored hackers are reportedly adopting tactics used by their North Korean counterparts to infiltrate…
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Worsen in Massachusetts Amidwave of Data Breaches In Massachusetts, residents are experiencing a troubling surge in data breaches that is compromising personal information on an unprecedented scale. A recent report from Hoodline revealed that over 2,400 breaches occurred across the state last year, impacting nearly 7 million individuals.…
In December 2023, KrebsOnSecurity unveiled the real identity of the elusive Russian cybercriminal known as Rescator. Mikhail Shefel, a Moscow resident, is alleged to have trafficked over 100 million stolen payment card details from major retailers such as Target and Home Depot between 2013 and 2014. In a recent interview,…
Cyber-attacks targeting government entities and major business websites have become as prominent a threat as physical insurgency and terrorism. On October 2, 2024, a significant ransomware attack struck Uttarakhand, rendering the State Government’s operations nearly ineffective. Over 90 key government websites, including essential platforms such as the Chief Minister’s Helpline,…
