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News | Major Hospital Data Breach Shakes Rhode Island – GoLocalProv

Record Hospital Data Breach Strikes Rhode Island In a significant cybersecurity incident, Rhode Island is facing a record-breaking data breach affecting multiple hospitals within the state. This breach has raised serious concerns among business owners and healthcare professionals regarding the security of sensitive patient data. The incident, which has garnered…

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Gmail’s Latest Encrypted Messages Feature Paves the Way for Scams

Google has announced the introduction of a new streamlined tool that will enable business users to send “end-to-end encrypted” emails, addressing long-standing security concerns associated with email communications. Launched in early April, this feature is currently available in beta for enterprise users, with plans for a broader rollout to Google…

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Supply Chains Emerging as the Vulnerable Point in Enterprise Security – Telecoms.com

Supply Chains Emerged as a Vulnerability in Enterprise Security Recent discussions within cybersecurity circles reveal a troubling trend: the increasing susceptibility of supply chains as potential weak points in enterprise security. As organizations intensify their focus on safeguarding their core operations, the intricate web of partnerships and third-party service providers…

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CISA Halts Use of VirusTotal and Censys, Indicating Possible Challenges for Cyber Defense Initiatives

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. government body responsible for securing the nation’s vital infrastructure, announced a significant policy change. Effective April 20, 2025, CISA will prohibit its threat hunting team from using VirusTotal, a popular tool in the cybersecurity arsenal. This decision aligns with CISA’s evolving…

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Kelly Benefits Alerts Nearly 264,000 Individuals of Data Breach Incident

Data Security, Healthcare, Industry-Specific Significant Increase in Breach Victim Count After Initial Report in Early April Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 23, 2025 Image: Kelly Benefits A Maryland-based provider of outsourced benefits and payroll management is notifying a select group of nine major clients and close to 264,000 affected…

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Blue Shield Data Breach Exposes Information of 4.7 Million Californians to Google Ads

A significant data breach has recently come to light involving Blue Shield of California, which compromised the personal health information of approximately 4.7 million individuals. This extensive breach reportedly persisted for several years, with the data being inadvertently exposed to Google Ads, where it became accessible for targeted online advertising…

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