Breach Notification, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Did Data Theft at Law Firm Also Compromise Information of Other Clients? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • November 7, 2024 Law firm Thompson Coburn reports a cyber incident affecting patient data for its client, Presbyterian Healthcare Services (Image: Thompson Coburn) Thompson Coburn,…
HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Experts Anticipate Changes in Data Security and HIPAA Regulations Amid Trump’s Second Presidential Term Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 6, 2024 Image: Shutterstock As Donald J. Trump gears up for a return to the presidency in January, the healthcare sector is bracing for potential…
Cyberattack Disables Tracking Systems for British Prison Transport A recent cyberattack on Microlise, a telematics provider based in the United Kingdom, has resulted in a temporary disruption of essential tracking systems and panic alarms for British prison vans. Although this incident has sparked concerns regarding the safety and security of…
CISO Martyn Booth Discusses Building Resilience Amid Organizational Change Martyn Booth, the Chief Information Security Officer at Dunhumby, emphasized the importance of resilience, adaptability, and teamwork during a recent interview. With his leadership role at a globally recognized customer data science firm, Booth focused on leveraging a solid foundation and…
The Rising Tide of Cyberattacks: Insights from BlackBerry’s Latest Analysis Recent insights into the frequency of cyberattacks reveal a concerning trend affecting businesses and organizations globally. The BlackBerry Threat Research and Intelligence Team conducted a comprehensive analysis covering a three-month period, from December 2022 to February 2023, utilizing real-world data…
Governance & Risk Management, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) French Ministry Confirms Ongoing Negotiations for Cybersecurity Unit Acquisition Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 5, 2024 Image: Shutterstock French IT consultancy Atos has announced the divestiture of its power grid consulting and engineering services unit. This decision comes amidst pressure from…
Enhancing Cyber Resilience with CVSS: Understanding the Latest Developments in Vulnerability Scoring In late 2023, the unveiling of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) version 4.0 marked a significant advancement in vulnerability assessment methodologies. This updated framework, replacing its predecessor CVSS v3.0, focuses on improving the evaluation of vulnerabilities for…
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…
Finance & Banking, Industry Specific, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Summit on Nov. 7 to Address Evolving Cyber Risks in Finance Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 4, 2024 Leading cybersecurity professionals will gather on November 7 for ISMG’s Financial Services Summit to address financial sector vulnerabilities. (Image: Shutterstock) The 2024…
