Four Vietnamese Nationals Indicted in Major Cybercrime Case Linked to FIN9 Group The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the indictment of four Vietnamese individuals tied to the notorious FIN9 cybercrime organization. These defendants are facing serious charges for their roles in a series of cyber intrusions that have resulted…
The global cyber fraud landscape has revealed a concerning trend: many victims are individuals with substantial education and technological proficiency, who frequently engage in digital transactions such as wire transfers and mobile payments. This scenario underscores a paradox; higher education does not guarantee protection against increasingly sophisticated online scams. While…
Rise in Data Breaches Spurs Calls for Enhanced Cybersecurity Measures in Malaysia Cybersecurity experts are voicing urgent concerns over a dramatic surge in data breaches in Malaysia, prompting the need for more stringent security protocols and frameworks. Recent statistics reveal an alarming increase of 1,192% in data breaches, with reported…
A cyber espionage actor with links to China has been identified as the perpetrator behind a sustained attack against an undisclosed organization in East Asia, an intrusion that has reportedly spanned approximately three years. This threat actor took advantage of legacy F5 BIG-IP appliances within the target’s infrastructure, using them…
AT&T Data Breach Exposes Wireless Customer Information Recent reports indicate that American telecom giant AT&T has suffered a significant data breach, leading to the unauthorized access of sensitive information pertaining to "nearly all" of its wireless customers. This security incident also affects customers of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, dental patients across the United States may be entitled to substantial compensation, with one-time payments potentially reaching up to $6,000 due to a multi-million dollar settlement resulting from a data breach involving Great Expressions. This prominent dental care network, which operates 246 centers nationwide, faced…
Singapore’s Banking Sector Moves Away from One-Time Passwords Amid Increased Phishing Risks In a significant shift aimed at enhancing cybersecurity, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced that retail banks will discontinue the use of one-time passwords (OTPs) for online account authentication…
In response to a series of alarming data breaches and incidents of online fraud, notably with companies like Star Health Insurance, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is advocating for rigorous measures aimed at mitigating fraudulent activities within the insurance sector. The proposal outlines a framework designed…
HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance How Might Election Outcome Affect HHS’s Cybersecurity Work in Healthcare? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 25, 2024 Melanie Fontes Rainer, HHS OCR director, speaking at a HIPAA summit this week (Image: Marianne Kolbasuk McGee) As the Biden administration approaches its conclusion, officials at the…
