In 2021, a cyberattack aimed at poisoning the water supply of a city in Florida highlighted the vulnerabilities of water treatment facilities. A malicious actor gained unauthorized access to internal systems at a local water treatment plant and attempted to manipulate lye levels. While this incident ultimately failed, it underscored…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management LexisNexis Integrates AI-Driven Document Authentication into Fraud Prevention Solutions By Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • December 11, 2024 Kimberly Sutherland, Vice President of Fraud and Identity Strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced plans to acquire…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Key Announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2024: Advancements in AI and Copilot Technology Yamini Kalra • December 10, 2024 Source: Microsoft During the recent Microsoft Ignite 2024 event in Chicago, advanced artificial intelligence took the forefront, with CEO Satya Nadella highlighting its role as “the most…
Whaling phishing attacks are increasingly targeting C-suite executives and senior leaders with sophisticated strategies. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, a staggering 69% of breaches feature a human element, underscoring phishing as a persistent and dangerous attack vector. These attacks are designed not just to breach security…
UnitedHealthcare has yet to respond to inquiries from WIRED regarding a recent incident, though a spokesperson released a statement to other media outlets expressing hope that certain developments may offer some solace to those impacted by a tragic event. The spokesperson extended gratitude to law enforcement and highlighted the importance…
In this week’s Cybersecurity Newsletter, we delve into recent developments that raise critical concerns for business owners navigating the digital security landscape. As the cyber threat environment evolves rapidly, it is essential to stay informed about the latest vulnerabilities, breaches, and data security threats impacting organizations worldwide. The newsletter covers…
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare: Investigation into UnitedHealthCare CEO’s Murder By Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 5, 2024 Authorities are actively investigating the tragic murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthCare, focusing on possible motives linked to the company’s controversial denial of medical coverage. Reports indicate that…
Recent findings from iVerify, a mobile security monitoring tool, shed light on the alarming prevalence of spyware, particularly within its user base of 2,500 individuals. Of those scans, seven instances of infections were detected, suggesting a significant level of infection risk even among users who proactively seek to safeguard their…
In an alarming revelation from recent spyware detection efforts, the security firm iVerify reported that a subset of its users has fallen victim to the notorious Pegasus malware, developed by the NSO Group. Out of 2,500 devices scanned for spyware within its Mobile Threat Hunting feature, seven were found to…
