Massive Data Breach at Community Health Center Affects Over One Million Patients A significant data breach has been reported by the Community Health Center, a healthcare provider based in Connecticut, impacting the personal information of more than one million patients. According to a filing made with the Office of the…
On January 30, Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) announced a significant data breach that has compromised the sensitive personal and health information of over one million individuals. This incident raises alarms regarding the state of data security within the healthcare sector, as cyberattacks on medical facilities increase in frequency and…
TD Bank, the tenth-largest bank in the U.S. by total assets, has reported a cybersecurity incident that has compromised customer data. In a recent filing with the state authorities in Massachusetts, the bank revealed that a former employee accessed and disseminated sensitive personal information of customers between August and December…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Government Agencies Fail to Meet 2025 Cybersecurity Enhancement Goals Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 31, 2025 The British government largely relies on outdated IT systems. (Image: Shutterstock) In a recent report, auditors have revealed that the British government is unlikely to…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Governance & Risk Management Federal Authorities Alert on Flaws That Could Enable Systematic Exploitation of Patient Monitoring Devices Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 30, 2025 Authorities are raising concerns over vulnerabilities identified in the Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors. (Image: Epsimed) U.S. federal…
Tata Technologies, a prominent multinational company specializing in technology engineering based in India, recently issued a press release announcing the suspension of all its IT services. This precautionary measure was taken in response to a cyber-attack that posed risks to the organization’s digital infrastructure. Fortunately, the suspension was short-lived; services…
Smith Engineering Group Targeted by Ransomware Attack Smith Group Plc, a prominent British engineering firm, has confirmed that it recently faced a ransomware attack. The incident was detected promptly by the company’s IT department, successfully containing the breach to avert additional damage. Nevertheless, the organization is currently engaged in an…
Cybersecurity Breach at ENGlobal Corporation Exposes Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ENGlobal Corporation, a federal energy contractor, provided further details regarding a significant cybersecurity breach that occurred last year. The incident involved unauthorized access to the company’s IT systems, in…
A recent security oversight in the rapidly evolving AI landscape has raised alarms among cybersecurity experts. Independent researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who focuses on identifying exposed databases, commented on the alarming ease with which sensitive operational data was accessible through insufficient security measures. He noted that the open database represents a…
