Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare Former Employee Accused of Theft of 1 Million Patient Records Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 5, 2026 A former employee of Nuance Communications is facing heightened federal charges for allegedly downloading and storing over one million patient records from Geisinger Health on a…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare Former Employee Charged with Stealing Over 1 Million Patient Records Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • February 5, 2026 A former Nuance Communications employee has been indicted on additional federal charges linked to a data breach involving over 1 million patient records from Geisinger…
In May 2023, Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday updates, addressing 38 security vulnerabilities, including two major zero-day flaws that are currently being exploited. The updates aim to fortify Windows systems against active threats that pose significant risks to users and businesses. Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative has highlighted that this…
Recent revelations from cybersecurity experts have highlighted a serious vulnerability within the Windows MSHTML platform, now patched following its discovery. This flaw allows malicious actors to circumvent established integrity protections on targeted systems, posing a critical risk to users. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-29324 with a CVSS score of 6.5,…
Rapidly Spreading Malware Targets Windows Systems, Infecting Thousands in Hours In a recent surge of cyber activity, Microsoft discovered a potent cryptocurrency-mining malware known as Dofoil, also referred to as Smoke Loader, which infected nearly 500,000 computers within a mere 12-hour timeframe. The company was able to largely mitigate the…
In a swift and alarming development, Russian state-sponsored hackers have taken advantage of a significant vulnerability in Microsoft Office, enabling them to breach devices within diplomatic, maritime, and transportation sectors across multiple nations. This intrusion was reported by cybersecurity researchers on Wednesday, highlighting the escalating sophistication of such cyber threats.…
Researchers have identified a significant vulnerability in the Credential Security Support Provider protocol (CredSSP), impacting all current versions of Windows. This flaw could empower remote attackers to exploit both Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and execute malicious code on…
Recent reports highlight a concerning vulnerability found in Microsoft’s Windows Remote Assistance (Quick Assist) feature, affecting all versions of Windows up to the latest. This flaw opens the door for remote attackers to potentially steal sensitive files from affected systems, posing significant risks for users who rely on this functionality…
Recent findings have unveiled a significant vulnerability in Apple’s macOS that poses serious security risks, especially to organizations relying on these systems. Identified as CVE-2023-32369 and referred to as “Migraine,” this flaw allows malicious actors with root access to circumvent critical security features, enabling unauthorized actions across affected devices. The…
