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…
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…
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…
Cell C Cybersecurity Incident Raises Concerns Over Data Breaches in South Africa Cell C, a prominent mobile operator in South Africa, has become the latest victim of a cybersecurity incident that has compromised certain aspects of its IT infrastructure. The company has confirmed that an unauthorized party may have accessed…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In a disconcerting breach of privacy and security, an automated license-plate-recognition (ALPR) system in Nashville, Tennessee, captured data from nearly 1,000 vehicles within just 20 minutes this morning. This includes detailed records of various vehicles such as eight black Jeep Wranglers, six Honda Accords, an ambulance, and a distinct yellow…
