On Saturday, a wave of complex cyberattacks targeted nine websites belonging to the Italian government, leading to significant disruptions across critical digital services. Among the compromised sites were the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the official platforms for Milan’s principal airports, Linate and Malpensa. Despite the severity of the attack,…
New Cybersecurity Regulations Projected to Cost Healthcare Sector $9 Billion in First Year In response to escalating data breach threats, the Biden administration is proposing a series of stringent cybersecurity regulations aimed at healthcare organizations across the United States. These new rules, prompted by the alarming rise in cyberattacks, particularly…
New Cybersecurity Regulations Loom for US Healthcare Providers In a significant development affecting the healthcare sector, US healthcare providers are poised for stringent new cybersecurity regulations. This initiative responds to the increasing incidence of cyber-attacks targeting organizations in the healthcare industry, which have become increasingly vulnerable due to the sensitive…
In recent discussions surrounding cybersecurity incidents within non-profit and non-governmental organizations, a significant gap has been identified regarding the centralized reporting of these events. According to Stanley Mierzwa, a key figure from Kean University who led a collaborative project with students and faculty to address this issue, the lack of…
In a stark reminder of the growing threat posed by cyberattacks, Betsy Hodge, a regulatory attorney with Akerman LLP, emphasized the importance of robust supply chain management within the healthcare sector during an interview with Information Security Media Group. The past year has revealed the critical need for healthcare organizations…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Volkswagen Group has experienced a data breach that has compromised sensitive details of approximately 800,000 electric vehicle owners in Europe. This breach, which included personal data such as contact information and precise GPS locations, was left publicly accessible on an Amazon cloud storage platform for…
Title: Unveiling North Korea’s Covert Cyber Capability: Navigating the Threat Landscape In a recent development that underscores the growing complexity of global cybersecurity threats, cybersecurity experts have brought to light the clandestine operations of North Korea’s secretive IT army. This revelation focuses on the regime’s utilization of advanced cyber tactics…
Significant Cybersecurity Breaches of 2024: An Analysis As we approach the end of 2024, it is essential for businesses to remain vigilant about cybersecurity, especially given the alarming rise in data breaches and cyberattacks this year. While utilizing a robust Virtual Private Network (VPN) and maintaining unique passwords for each…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese Hackers Maintain Extensive Access to U.S. Telecommunications Systems Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 27, 2024 Negligent cybersecurity practices provided entry points for Salt Typhoon hackers targeting U.S. telecom networks. (Image: Shutterstock) U.S. officials have confirmed that a ninth…
