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Florida Company Penalized $337K by Federal Authorities for Data Lost in Cyberattack

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare USR Holdings Faces HIPAA Settlement Following Breach Affecting Nearly 3,000 Patients Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 9, 2025 Federal regulators have sanctioned USR Holdings for a HIPAA breach involving data deletion that impacted nearly 3,000 patients. (Image: USR Holdings) USR Holdings, a behavioral…

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School Software Provider Becomes Latest Victim in Major Personal Data Breach • North Dakota Monitor

Massive Data Breach Compromises Sensitive Information in Education Sector PowerSchool, a California-based provider of educational software, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting millions of students and their families across the United States. This breach exploits vulnerabilities within PowerSchool’s platform, which is widely used by educational institutions for managing student…

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Biden’s Final Cybersecurity Order Will Encounter Political Challenges

Digital Identity, Government, Industry Specific Concerns Rise Over Potential Disruption of Biden’s Cybersecurity Initiatives Under Trump Administration Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 9, 2025 The Biden administration is preparing a cybersecurity executive order amid an uncertain political landscape. (Image: Shutterstock) As the Biden administration approaches its conclusion, it is poised…

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The School Shootings Were Fabricated, But the Fear Was Authentic.

During the festive season between Christmas Eve and New Year’s, a new wave of swatting incidents targeted nearly a hundred public figures, including prominent politicians and law enforcement authorities. Among the victims were U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly, as well as…

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Cyber Attack on PowerSchool Software Could Affect 45 Million Students in the U.S.

A recent data breach at PowerSchool, a widely utilized software platform in K-12 education across the United States, has raised significant alarms. This cyber incident has the potential to compromise the sensitive information of more than 45 million students and educational staff, igniting concern among the public and officials regarding…

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US Passage of UN Cybercrime Treaty Encountering Significant Challenges

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government US Senate Faces Challenges in Ratifying Controversial UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Widespread Alarm Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 8, 2025 The U.S. Senate’s ratification of the UN cybercrime treaty appears unlikely. (Image: Shutterstock) The incoming Trump administration seems poised to sidestep the contentious United…

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White House Introduces U.S. Cyber Trust Mark for IoT Devices

Endpoint Security, Internet of Things Security Biden Administration Launches New Cybersecurity Labeling Initiative Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 8, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Biden administration has unveiled a new cybersecurity labeling initiative designed to empower consumers in making informed choices regarding Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This program aims to…

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Medical Billing Company Medusind Reports Data Breach Impacting 360,000 Individuals

Medusind Reports Major Data Breach Affecting Thousands Medusind, a prominent provider of billing services for healthcare organizations, has announced a data breach incident that has compromised the personal and health information of approximately 360,934 individuals. The breach, which originated in December 2023, was detected following suspicious activity within the company’s…

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Japan and the Philippines Under Cyber Attack from China

Recent reports indicate a rise in cyber attacks linked to Chinese-backed entities, particularly targeting Japan and the Philippines. These espionage-driven campaigns, reportedly orchestrated by Chinese intelligence operatives, aim to obtain sensitive data related to national security and technological advancements. Targeting Japan: The ‘MirrorFace’ Hacking Collective Focusing on the situation in…

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