3rd Party Risk Management, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management FDA Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Bulletin Amid Recent Attacks Disrupting Blood Supply Chains Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 9, 2024 The FDA calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures for blood suppliers in light of recent disruptive cyberattacks. (Image: Getty…
Artivion Reveals Ransomware Attack Disrupting Operations in Heart Surgery Product Manufacturing Artivion, a prominent manufacturer of heart surgery devices, has disclosed a ransomware attack in a recent 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The cyber incident, which unfolded on November 21, 2024, has significantly disrupted the…
The realm of cybersecurity faces a persistent challenge: the exploitation of email attachments, particularly those connected to Microsoft Office documents. Cybercriminals have strategically utilized social engineering tactics to deliver harmful payloads through email, capitalizing on the extensive use of MS Office tools in personal and professional contexts. As these attacks…
Governance & Risk Management, Security Operations Rhode Island Initiates Statewide Cybersecurity Measures to Protect Students Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 9, 2024 The Frank E. Thompson Middle School in Newport, Rhode Island. (Image: Shutterstock) In a pioneering move, Rhode Island has become the first state to implement a statewide cybersecurity…
Anna Jacques Hospital Warns 316,000 Patients Following December 2023 Ransomware Attack In a significant cybersecurity breach, Anna Jacques Hospital has informed approximately 316,000 patients about a ransomware attack that occurred in December 2023. This incident underscores the escalating risks that healthcare organizations face in the digital landscape, where sensitive patient…
UnitedHealthcare has yet to respond to inquiries from WIRED regarding a recent incident, though a spokesperson released a statement to other media outlets expressing hope that certain developments may offer some solace to those impacted by a tragic event. The spokesperson extended gratitude to law enforcement and highlighted the importance…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Credit Rating Agency Predicts Rise in Big Game Hunting by Ransomware Gangs in 2025 David Perera (@daveperera) • December 9, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Moody’s Ratings has issued a warning that enhanced cybersecurity measures have led ransomware attackers to shift their focus toward larger organizations,…
Atrium Health has issued notifications to nearly 586,000 individuals regarding a data breach related to its use of online tracking technologies in its patient portal. The healthcare provider conducted an initial review of its online technologies in June 2022, prompted by revelations regarding the use of third-party tracking tech by…
In a concerning development for digital security, cyberattacks focused on electoral infrastructure have escalated in recent years, aiming to manipulate electoral outcomes or distort the electoral process. A significant escalation occurred on November 19, 2024, when a cyberattack targeted TikTok influencers, aiming to influence voter sentiment across Romania. The Romanian…