As healthcare organizations increasingly integrate generative artificial intelligence into their operations, addressing privacy and security governance has become paramount. Dave Perry, the digital workspace operations manager at St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton, Ontario, emphasized the importance of a comprehensive strategy in navigating these innovations. In a recent discussion, Perry highlighted…
Cybersecurity Highlights: A Review of Key Incidents and Trends in 2023 As 2023 came to a conclusion, the cybersecurity landscape remained dominated by data breaches and significant incidents, notably highlighted by the massive Change Healthcare breach. This event overshadowed numerous others, underscoring the persistent vulnerabilities organizations face in the digital…
The initial 100 days of the anticipated Trump administration and new Congress are poised to serve as a pivotal period for the healthcare industry, particularly concerning cybersecurity and privacy-related regulatory matters. According to Chelsea Arnone and Cassie Ballard of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), this timeframe will…
In 2024, the number of data breach victims has surged by nearly 500%, highlighting an alarming trend in the cybersecurity landscape. According to the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center, over 1 billion individuals were affected by data breaches in the first half of this year, nearly five times the approximately…
As concerns grow over the potential expansion of government surveillance and access to personal data, individuals are increasingly focused on safeguarding their digital privacy. In an ever-evolving landscape of data breaches and unauthorized information collection, users might find solace in understanding that there are proactive steps they can take to…
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In 2024, significant events in the realm of cybersecurity have underscored the growing threats businesses face in the digital age. A series of notable cyberattacks, data breaches, the emergence of new threat groups, and the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities have attracted attention from cybersecurity professionals and business owners alike. One…
Alert on EC2 Grouper: Exploiting AWS Credentials Through Unique Patterns Recent research from Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs has identified a concerning threat actor known as "EC2 Grouper," which is exploiting AWS credentials and tools in a highly distinguishable manner. This group primarily uses naming conventions akin to “ec2group12345” to set up…
Insights from Cybersecurity Experts on Key Trends for 2025 Anna Delaney (annamadeline), Cal Harrison • December 31, 2024 Watch a discussion on emerging cyber trends for 2024 featuring ISMG’s Anna Delaney and a panel of experts. The year 2024 is poised to be remembered as one marked by significant cyber…
