Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Incident & Breach Response Attack Costs UnitedHealth Group a Staggering $3.1 Billion Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 27, 2025 Change Healthcare has reported a drastic increase in the number of breach victims, now estimated at 190 million, marking one of the most significant data…
The Emerging Threat of Deepfakes: Navigating New Cybersecurity Challenges The evolution of deepfake technology, enabling the creation of hyper-realistic fake media, is amplifying the landscape of cyber threats that businesses must now navigate. Deepfakes utilize sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms to generate convincing images, audio, and video, posing significant risks across…
In the final days of the Biden administration, a proposed overhaul of the HIPAA Security Rule faced predictions of modification under the incoming Trump administration, according to regulatory attorney Sharon Klein from the law firm Blank Rome. Klein emphasized the necessity of updating the Security Rule, which has remained largely…
In a significant breach of cybersecurity, UnitedHealth Group has reported that a ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, in February 2024, has compromised personal and healthcare information of approximately 190 million individuals. This incident, which occurred in the United States, represents the largest medical data breach in the nation’s…
The evolving landscape of cybersecurity is increasingly influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence and a growing sense of instability, which has left many cybersecurity professionals feeling overwhelmed. As Jeff Moss, founder of the Black Hat conference, aptly noted, the current environment can often feel like “everything, everywhere, all at once.”…
In a recent development, one of the most significant medical-related data breaches in U.S. history has been confirmed to be even more extensive than previously estimated. The ransomware attack that targeted UnitedHealth’s subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has affected approximately 190 million individuals, nearly double earlier assessments. This cyber incident, which occurred…
Emerging AI Technologies in Healthcare: Risks and Governance Challenges The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is substantial, offering transformative potential for patient care and operational efficiency. However, industry experts caution that many organizations are ill-prepared to handle the inherent risks associated with these sophisticated technologies, drawing parallels to…
PayPal Fined $2 Million by New York for Cybersecurity Failures Following Data Breach In a significant enforcement action, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has imposed a $2 million fine on PayPal over cybersecurity deficiencies that led to a data breach exposing sensitive customer information. The breach…
The Turkish government is currently advancing a contentious cybersecurity bill that may criminalize the reporting of data breaches. This proposed legislation introduces various penalties for cybersecurity offenses, but raises significant alarm with one specific provision: individuals who create the perception of a data breach—regardless of its truth—could face imprisonment ranging…
