Ascension Health, a Catholic health system headquartered in Missouri, has revealed multiple third-party data breaches that have emerged in 2025, affecting patients across its vast network of hospitals and care facilities. Each breach notification has been posted on Ascension’s website, including one related to the Change Healthcare cyberattack. Notably, all…
Cybersecurity Firm CEO Faces Insider Threat Charges for Planting Malware in Hospital Network
In a groundbreaking incident that challenges the integrity of cybersecurity, Jefferey Bowie, the CEO of Veritaco, faces arrest for allegedly orchestrating a cyberattack on Saint Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. This remarkable case highlights a troubling scenario, where an industry leader becomes the perpetrator of a cybersecurity breach, raising alarms…
Cybersecurity Firm CEO Faces Insider Threat Charges for Planting Malware in Hospital Network
Significant Data Breach at Verisource Services Affects 4 Million Individuals On February 28, 2024, Verisource Services, an employee benefits administrator based in Texas, experienced a severe data breach, escalating the confirmed number of affected individuals to 4 million. This figure marks a drastic increase from the initial report of 1,382…
Device Theft on the Rise: A Rising Threat to Organizations with Flexible Models A recent study has revealed that an alarming 76% of respondents have faced incidents of device theft over the last two years. This issue appears to be more prevalent in organizations that adopt flexible working models, according…
Morphisec has uncovered a new malware threat known as ResolverRAT, which employs sophisticated techniques to execute code directly in computer memory. This malware dynamically assesses the system’s functions and resources while it operates, utilizing multiple layers of tactics to elude detection from security software. Recently identified by Morphisec researchers, ResolverRAT…
Strategic Communication Essential for Healthcare Cybercrises, Experts Say As healthcare organizations continue to grapple with the rising threat of cyber incidents, crisis communication planning is more critical than ever. Tom Bolitho, a crisis communications expert at FTI Consulting, emphasizes that the proactive development of a communications strategy is essential for…
Ransomware attacks have evolved into a major threat within the cybercrime landscape, predominantly characterized by hackers encrypting essential databases and demanding payment for access to decryption keys. This method of cyber extortion has already inflicted considerable disruption across various industries. However, cybercriminals continue to innovate and refine their tactics, becoming…
Tailoring Machine Identity Management to Industry-Specific Needs In today’s digital landscape, a standardized approach to machine identity management is proving inadequate for organizations across various sectors. Much like a race car designed for high-speed tracks faltering on mud or a monster truck taxing in urban settings, generic security strategies fail…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare HHS Highlights Security Vulnerabilities in Data Breach Affecting Nearly 300,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 11, 2025 (Image: Northeast Radiology) A medical imaging firm operating in New York and Connecticut has agreed to a settlement of $350,000 with federal regulators due to potential…
