Tag Cybercrime

AI Rubio Hoax Sheds Light on Vulnerabilities in White House Security

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Impersonation Hoax Exposes Security Vulnerabilities Regarding U.S. Officials Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 9, 2025 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a press conference in Guatemala, February 5, 2025. (Image: Daniel Hernandez-Salazar/Shutterstock) A recent attempt…

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Columbia University Hack Reveals Vulnerabilities in Higher Education Cybersecurity

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Experts Warn Funding Gaps Elevate Cyber Risk Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 3, 2025 A hacker claims to have compromised 1.6 gigabytes of data from 2.5 million student applications. (Image: Spiroview/Shutterstock) A recent cyber breach at Columbia University has underscored the…

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Counterfeit Chinese Websites Imitate Retail Brands

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Spanish Authorities Detain Hacker Linked to High-Profile Data Leaks Affecting Politicians and Journalists Anviksha More AnvikshaMore • July 3, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Information Security Media Group provides a weekly overview of cybersecurity incidents globally. This week’s highlights include counterfeit Chinese websites…

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Feds Uncover $14.6 Billion in Healthcare Fraud in Major Operation

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management New Multi-Agency ‘Fusion Center’ Utilizing AI to Enhance Investigations Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and various federal and…

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Feds Caution Patients and Healthcare Organizations About Phishing Scams

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Industry Specific Recent Alerts Follow Multiple Attacks on Insurers Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 27, 2025 Federal authorities, including the FBI, are alerting the public and healthcare sector about insurance-related fraud scams. (Image: FBI) Federal authorities in the U.S. have issued a warning to…

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Nationwide Recovery Service Data Breach Affects 500,000 Individuals

Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Nationwide Recovery Service Data Breach Impacts Numerous Healthcare Providers Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 26, 2025 A data breach involving debt collector Nationwide Recovery Service continues to impact a growing number of clients and patients. (Image: Getty Images) The hacking incident at Nationwide…

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