This year has seen a dramatic surge in cyberattacks and data breaches within the healthcare sector, raising significant concerns among industry professionals and business owners alike. Notably, these incidents pose substantial risks not only to patient safety but also to the financial viability of healthcare organizations, with potential losses amounting…
Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare, Identity & Access Management SailPoint’s Acquisition of Imprivata Enhances Healthcare Security Offerings Worldwide Michael Novinson ( MichaelNovinson) • December 19, 2024 Matt Mills, President of SailPoint (Image: SailPoint) SailPoint Technologies has announced plans to acquire Imprivata’s identity governance business, a move aimed at enhancing identity…
Data Breach at SRP Federal Credit Union Exposes Personal Information of Over 240,000 Individuals SRP Federal Credit Union, a financial institution located in South Carolina, has disclosed a significant data breach affecting more than 240,000 individuals. This incident raises serious concerns about the security of sensitive information managed by credit…
Recent analyses indicate that users of cybercrime forums have been discussing and recommending the “Big Mama” proxy service over the past year. Notably, in April, Cisco Talos, a cybersecurity division of Cisco, reported seeing traffic from Big Mama Proxy among other proxies, utilized by attackers trying to brute force access…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Governance & Risk Management, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control Data Diodes Strengthen Air-Gapped Network Security and Provide Advanced Network Isolation Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • December 18, 2024 Fend CEO Colin Dunn (left) and Opswat CEO Benny Czarny (Images: Opswat) Opswat has acquired a cybersecurity startup based in the…
In a striking revelation from the cybersecurity sector, almost all of the top 100 banks in the United States experienced breaches linked to third-party vendors last year, with every one of the ten largest banks facing similar issues. Research conducted by SecurityScorecard highlights that while a staggering 97% of financial…
Emerging Trends in Social Media Scams Highlight Evolving Cyber Threats Recent investigations have uncovered a sophisticated network of scammers employing seemingly legitimate social media accounts to lure potential victims. These operations, meticulously coordinated, rely on scripted interactions to engage targets effectively. Behind the scenes, managers oversee the intricate processes of…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Proposed Amendment to Computer Misuse Act Fails amid Bloc Vote Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 18, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The House of Lords recently rejected a proposed amendment to the United Kingdom’s Computer Misuse Act that aimed to establish legal…
A new collaboration has emerged between NSW Police and ID Support NSW, aimed at fortifying efforts against cyber crime and responding more adeptly to incidents of identity theft. This partnership underscores a strategic initiative to dock resources and expertise, enhancing the fight against increasingly pervasive digital threats. The organizations formalized…
