Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Members of Loosely Organized Group Recently Tied to Partnership With RansomHub Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 21, 2024 There could be other spiders lurking near this web. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent developments revealed that five suspected members of the “Scattered Spider” cybercrime group have…
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Worsen in Massachusetts Amidwave of Data Breaches In Massachusetts, residents are experiencing a troubling surge in data breaches that is compromising personal information on an unprecedented scale. A recent report from Hoodline revealed that over 2,400 breaches occurred across the state last year, impacting nearly 7 million individuals.…
A concerning trend has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape, as identified by Kaspersky, the prominent cybersecurity firm with origins in Russia. Cybercriminal organizations are increasingly collaborating to optimize their gains by executing consecutive malware attacks. The strategy typically involves initial infiltration using information-stealing malware, followed subsequently by a ransomware attack,…
In a recent address at the HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, cybersecurity experts John Riggi and Richard Staynings emphasized the significant cybersecurity threats that arise from third-party vendors and associated organizations. Riggi, a former FBI special agent and a national advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association, highlighted…
Major Cybersecurity Incident Involves Change Healthcare, Affecting Data of 100 Million Individuals Data breaches continue to escalate in frequency, driven largely by advancing technology and evolving cyber threats. Many organizations find themselves unprepared, lacking the financial resources necessary to safeguard their data against increasingly sophisticated attacks. In a recent and…
In a recent discussion at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-hosted HIPAA Summit, Nitin Natarajan, deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), addressed the alarming consequences of ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities, particularly in rural areas. He emphasized that while IT disruptions can severely affect…
Change Healthcare has confirmed that it has informed approximately 100 million Americans of a potential data breach related to a ransomware attack that occurred in February 2024. This incident represents the largest recorded breach of protected health information in the country. It has affected wide segments of the U.S. healthcare…
A recent analysis has uncovered a new ransomware variant known as RansomHub, which is believed to be a rebranded and updated version of Knight ransomware, itself a successor to the Cyclops strain. This evolution in ransomware is indicative of the persistent threat landscape that cybersecurity professionals face today. Knight ransomware,…
UnitedHealth Reports Major Data Breach: 100 Million Americans Affected In a recent statement, UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that a significant data breach concerning Change Healthcare has impacted approximately 100 million individuals across the United States. This breach underscores the ongoing threats faced by healthcare organizations and the sensitive nature of…
