Jackson Health System Terminates Employee Amid Patient Data Breach Controversy In a significant development in the realm of healthcare cybersecurity, Jackson Health System has announced the termination of an employee linked to a breach of patient data. This incident raises critical questions about data security within one of South Florida’s…
FBI Warns of Widespread Malware Infection in Low-Cost Media Devices Millions of affordable devices catering to media streaming, automotive entertainment, and video projection are reportedly compromised by malware, transforming consumer networks into conduits for distributing malicious software, obscuring unauthorized communications, and executing various illicit operations. This alarming report has been…
A recent investigation has uncovered that numerous popular Google Chrome extensions are leaking sensitive user data over unencrypted HTTP connections, potentially putting millions of users at significant risk regarding privacy and security. The findings, released by cybersecurity experts and detailed in a blog post by Symantec, highlight alarming practices involving…
In a concerning development for cybersecurity, an extensive data leak has resurfaced, now paired with sensitive customer information, significantly broadening the scope of personal data exposed. This recent incident has directly impacted users linked to an older data compromise associated with AT&T, where millions of phone numbers were originally compromised…
Roughly 12,500 miles above the Earth, satellites that form the backbone of the Global Positioning System (GPS) play an integral role in modern society. A disruption in their function could plunge daily life into disarray almost immediately. According to Dana Goward, founder of the Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation, a…
Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Startup Innovates on Unstructured Data Protection and Endpoint Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • June 5, 2025 Eran Barak, co-founder and CEO, Mind (Image: Mind) A startup, spearheaded by the former CEO of Hexadite, has successfully raised $30 million to advance a disruptive approach to…
Fortify Your Data Defense: Balancing Data Accessibility and Privacy In an era where data is paramount, concerns about cybersecurity are on the rise as businesses navigate the delicate balance between accessibility and privacy. Recent developments underscore this pressing issue, particularly in light of various cyber incidents targeting sensitive information across…
Prior to a disaster, establishing a reliable communication network is crucial, according to expert Meadors. It is vital to prepare a communication system with all necessary contacts before a situation arises that disrupts cell and internet connectivity. Regular firmware updates necessitate that users do not simply store their devices away…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Iranian Espionage Group, BladedFeline, Targeting Kurdish Officials Since 2017 Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • June 5, 2025 Ebril, capital of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. (Image: Michal Izydorczyk/Shutterstock) A recently released report indicates that the Iranian espionage group known as BladedFeline has…
