The realm of cybersecurity faces a persistent challenge: the exploitation of email attachments, particularly those connected to Microsoft Office documents. Cybercriminals have strategically utilized social engineering tactics to deliver harmful payloads through email, capitalizing on the extensive use of MS Office tools in personal and professional contexts. As these attacks…
Governance & Risk Management, Security Operations Rhode Island Initiates Statewide Cybersecurity Measures to Protect Students Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 9, 2024 The Frank E. Thompson Middle School in Newport, Rhode Island. (Image: Shutterstock) In a pioneering move, Rhode Island has become the first state to implement a statewide cybersecurity…
Atrium Health has issued notifications to nearly 586,000 individuals regarding a data breach related to its use of online tracking technologies in its patient portal. The healthcare provider conducted an initial review of its online technologies in June 2022, prompted by revelations regarding the use of third-party tracking tech by…
In this week’s Cybersecurity Newsletter, we delve into recent developments that raise critical concerns for business owners navigating the digital security landscape. As the cyber threat environment evolves rapidly, it is essential to stay informed about the latest vulnerabilities, breaches, and data security threats impacting organizations worldwide. The newsletter covers…
In a disturbing incident that underscores heightened risks for corporate leaders, Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthCare, was murdered, generating a wave of animosity directed at the health insurance sector on social media and public platforms. Chris Pierson, founder and CEO of BlackCloak, cites this tragedy as emblematic of an…
In a pressing development in the cybersecurity landscape, Ray Umerley has been appointed as the Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Coveware, a firm recognized for its expertise in ransomware recovery and incident response. With over two decades of extensive experience across various security functions within enterprise environments, Umerley…
Investigation Launched into Data Privacy Violations at Anna Jaques Hospital On December 6, 2024, the law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP announced an investigation into potential data privacy breaches involving Anna Jaques Hospital, a nonprofit community hospital located in Newtown, Pennsylvania. This inquiry was prompted following the discovery of unauthorized…
Deloitte Denies Claims of Major Cybersecurity Breach from Ransomware Group Brain Cipher Deloitte UK has categorically denied allegations of a significant cybersecurity breach put forth by the ransomware group known as Brain Cipher. The group has claimed to have acquired over 1 terabyte of sensitive data from Deloitte, asserting that…
Email Security & Protection, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Incidents at Pain Management Firm and Pediatric Hospital Impact 50,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 6, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) imposed fines on both the…
