Tag Cybercrime

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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NHS Attributes Patient Death to Ransomware Attack

Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Canadian Cybersecurity Breaches: Hacking Incidents and Vulnerabilities Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • June 26, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG In a weekly roundup of cybersecurity incidents and breaches, Information Security Media Group highlights significant events including the UK NHS’s link between ransomware and patient…

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Alerts Intensify Over Iranian Cyber Attack

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Psychological Warfare Takes Center Stage Amid Cyber Tensions David Perera (@daveperera) • June 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Following the recent U.S. airstrike on Iranian nuclear development sites, warnings regarding potential Iranian cyberattacks have intensified. Observations suggest that Iran may respond to ongoing…

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Alleged Chinese Hackers Set Their Sights on The Washington Post

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Publication Urges Staff to Change Passwords Following Email Breach Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 16, 2025 Image: DCStockPhotography/Shutterstock In a recent development, suspected state-sponsored hackers from China have reportedly targeted journalists at the Washington Post who are focused on national security and…

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Israeli Strikes Heighten Concerns Over Cyberattacks and Retaliatory Actions

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Analysts Warn US Infrastructure May Be Next as Iran Plans Missile Strike Response Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 13, 2025 Israel’s military action could provoke Iran to increase cyber threats against U.S. infrastructure. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent missile exchanges between Israel and Iran…

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