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…
Cybersecurity incidents reported to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) have surged dramatically over the past four years, with reports quadrupling from 2019 to 2023. In a statement presented by Jitin Prasad, India’s Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, in the Rajya Sabha, it was highlighted that…
BT Group Victimized by Black Basta Ransomware Attack British telecommunications company BT Group has recently suffered a significant cybersecurity breach, with its Conferencing division falling prey to a ransomware attack attributed to the hacking group Black Basta. This incident compelled BT Group to take specific servers offline as a precautionary…
Ransomware attacks have increasingly threatened both businesses and individuals, leading to significant financial ramifications and disruptions to operations. The fallout from these incidents goes well beyond the immediate monetary demands. Companies often endure extended downtime, incur steep costs related to risk mitigation, and face the necessity of upgrading their hardware…
Recent correspondence from U.S. senators has revealed critical information regarding the security audits conducted by American telecommunications companies in relation to vulnerabilities in the SS7 protocol—a significant concern in the realm of cybersecurity. According to the senators’ letter, major telecoms have engaged third-party cybersecurity firms to evaluate their systems, yet…
