Critical Infrastructure Security, Government, Industry Specific European Commission Initiates Legal Proceedings Against 23 EU Nations Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • November 29, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against over 20 member states due to their failure to enact two pivotal cyber regulations aimed at enhancing…
Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at UK’s Wirral University Teaching Hospital Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), a prominent healthcare provider in the UK and a part of the NHS Foundation Trust, has suffered a significant cyberattack that has considerably disrupted its operations. The incident, made public on Monday, has resulted in extensive…
Cybersecurity: Your Workforce, Your Shield In a recent incident that underscores the growing importance of cybersecurity, businesses have been reminded that their most valuable asset—their workforce—acts as the first line of defense against cyber threats. A report from People Matters emphasizes the critical role that employees play in safeguarding sensitive…
T-Mobile has announced the termination of its relationship with a provider network deemed responsible for a recent security incident involving attempts to breach its systems. The company revealed that while there were efforts by threat actors to access sensitive information, no private data was compromised during these incidents. The recent…
T-Mobile Resists State-Sponsored Cyberattack, Warns of Broader Threats to U.S. Networks T-Mobile has publicly refuted claims that its security systems were breached by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, asserting that it has successfully blocked their attacks. However, the telecom company cautions that various communications networks across the United States may still be…
A man involved in a significant data breach affecting several major international corporations has been apprehended in Kitchener, Ontario. Connor Moucka, also known as Alexander Moucka, was recently residing in the Stanley Park neighborhood of the city. The 25-year-old was arrested in October amidst ongoing investigations and is now facing…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Outpatient Appointments Cancelled at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 26, 2024 Image: Shutterstock A significant cyber incident has occurred at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a key healthcare provider in northwest England, resulting in the cancellation of…
HDFC Life Insurance has officially reported a data breach, disclosing the incident in a regulatory filing after market hours. The company has acknowledged that it received unauthorized communications from an unidentified source claiming to possess certain customer data, which appears to have been shared with malicious intent. To address the…
In a notable enforcement action, New York State has imposed hefty fines on prominent insurance firms Geico and Travelers Indemnity Company, totaling $11.3 million due to significant data breaches linked to cybersecurity lapses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) revealed that these incidents compromised…
