Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Ruling: HHS Lacks Authority to Differentiate Types of PHI for Restrictions Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 20, 2025 Image: Getty Images A recent ruling from a federal court in Texas has invalidated changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule that were enacted by the Biden…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Industry Specific Multi-Line Insurance Company Alerts Clients to Potential Scams Amid Cyber Incident Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 12, 2025 Erie Insurance, known for its comprehensive insurance products, is managing a cybersecurity incident that has resulted in network disruptions. (Image: Erie Insurance) Erie Indemnity…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Lawmakers Question Executives on Security; State AGs Move to Halt Sale of Bankrupt Firm Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 10, 2025 23andMe’s founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki, interim CEO Joseph Selsavage, and law professor Margaret Hu testified before a Congressional committee concerning the…
Cybersecurity Landscape in India: Increasing Breach Incidents and Evolving Threats India’s rapid digital transformation is opening doors to unprecedented opportunities, while simultaneously exposing organizations to escalating cybersecurity threats. In 2024, the country experienced significant breaches: 95 organizations reported data incidents, positioning India as the second most targeted nation for cyberattacks…
Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology Data Breach Affects 235,911 Individuals Pierluigi Paganini May 26, 2025 SafePay Ransomware Breach at Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology Exposes Personal Data of over 235,000 Clients The Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology laboratory, based in North Carolina, experienced a significant data breach orchestrated by the SafePay ransomware group, affecting the personal information of approximately…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific Company Implements Extensive Use Cases, Highlights Responsible AI to Restore Trust Rahul Neel Mani (@rneelmani) • May 15, 2025 Image: UnitedHealth Group Following a problematic AI deployment that resulted in an alarming 90% error rate in Medicare claim denials, UnitedHealth Group is…
Australian Data Breaches Set New Record in 2024 The Australian Privacy Commissioner urges both government and businesses to enhance personal data protection measures. The number of reported data breaches in Australia reached an unprecedented level in 2024, with the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner (OAIC) noting a 25 percent…
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
