Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Identity & Access Management, Ransomware Critical Vulnerability Could Provide Attackers Access to Clinical Networks Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 20, 2026 The Department of Health and Human Services along with industry officials are advising healthcare organizations to patch a critical flaw in BeyondTrust’s remote support…
Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Hospitals Remain Operational as University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancels Elective Procedures Following Cyberattack; FBI Involved Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 19, 2026 The University of Mississippi Medical Center is currently addressing the implications of…
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Operations at Japanese Semiconductor Supplier A significant ransomware attack has impacted multiple systems at a leading semiconductor supplier in Japan, raising concerns around the stability of supply chains critical to global technology sectors. This incident, confirmed by company representatives, has led to serious operational disruptions, emphasizing the…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Ransomware, Visibility Challenges, and Nation-State Activity Shaun Waterman • February 19, 2026 Image: Andrey Popov/Shutterstock A recent report by cybersecurity firm Dragos highlights an alarming trend: ransomware attacks targeting operational technology (OT) systems have surged, yet these incidents…
QNAP, a Taiwanese manufacturer of network-attached storage (NAS) devices, has issued urgent updates to address a critical security vulnerability that poses a significant risk of arbitrary code injection in its products. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-27596, has received a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, indicating its severity. It…
In a troubling development that underscores the vulnerabilities of digital privacy, a significant breach has occurred involving the exposure of private therapy notes from more than 33,000 patients. This incident has sparked widespread concern over the security of sensitive mental health information. The central figure in this breach is Finnish…
LockBit Ransomware: Version 5.0 Targets Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, the notorious LockBit ransomware group has unleashed a new and highly sophisticated variant, version 5.0. This latest iteration is designed to target a multitude of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and virtual environments…
The HIPAA Journal recently published its 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report, revealing a notable reduction in healthcare data breaches over the past year. According to Steve Alder’s analysis, data downloaded from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) indicates a 4.3 percent decline in breaches compared to the previous year. Despite…
Ukrainian Authorities Warn of Potential Cyber Attacks Leading Up to National Holiday The Ukrainian Secret Service (SBU) has issued a stern warning regarding impending cyber threats that could target both governmental and private sectors in the upcoming days. Officials anticipate a surge in malicious activity reminiscent of the NotPetya ransomware…
