Equinox, a health and human services organization based in New York State, has issued notifications to over 21,000 clients and staff regarding a significant data breach that compromised their health, financial, and personal information. This “data security incident” occurred nearly seven months ago, stirring both concern and anger as the…
Cybercriminals Exploit Traditional Mail to Target Android Users The rise of cybercrime has introduced a bizarre twist to conventional means of communication, as nefarious actors are now leveraging traditional postal services, commonly referred to as “Snail Mail,” to distribute malware aimed at Android smartphones. The Swiss National Cyber Security Center…
Breach Notification, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare Ransomware Attack Exposes Personal Data of Over 133,000 at Small Oklahoma Hospital Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 19, 2024 Image: Great Plains Regional Medical Center Great Plains Regional Medical Center, a 62-bed facility in Elk City, Oklahoma, experienced a significant ransomware attack…
T-Mobile has become the target of a significant cybersecurity breach, linked to an expansive cyber-espionage operation conducted by the state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon, based in China. This incident is part of a broader assault that has affected several major telecommunications providers in the United States, including AT&T,…
Ransomware has crystallized as a formidable cybersecurity threat, increasingly targeting individuals and organizations across various sectors, including private enterprises and government agencies. The decision to pay a ransom poses significant ethical and practical challenges. Victims find themselves making a high-stakes choice: pay the ransom with the hope of data recovery…
Inspector General Report Uncovers 97 Water Systems Facing Significant Cybersecurity Threats In a recent report released by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) inspector general, serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities have been identified in drinking water systems that affect over 100 million Americans. The findings highlight the risk of potential cyberattacks that could…
Acrisure Faces Data Breach Fallout: Key Details on Settlement and Insights for Business Owners In December 2022, Acrisure—a prominent insurance brokerage and financial service provider—experienced a significant data breach that compromised sensitive information belonging to its clients. This incident is now the subject of a class-action settlement that could offer…
In recent public appearances, former President Donald Trump has outlined ambitious plans for a stringent approach to immigration enforcement, including large-scale deportations if he were to secure a second term. Trump’s proposed initiatives would particularly focus on “sanctuary cities,” which have regulations limiting local law enforcement’s collaboration with U.S. Immigration…
Data breaches pose significant risks to organizations, with the financial repercussions being only one aspect of the problem. An alarming statistic from the 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that the average expense associated with a ransomware attack averages around $47,000, with some incidents costing companies millions. Furthermore, business email…
