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Massive Healthcare Data Breach Compromises Sensitive Information of Over 1 Million Americans

Title: Major Data Breach Hits Community Health Center, Inc., Affecting Over a Million Patients In a recent cyber incident, Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), a federally qualified health center based in Connecticut, has reported a significant data breach following a sophisticated cyberattack. On January 2, CHC detected unusual activity that…

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Live Webinar | Understanding the Precursors to Ransomware Attacks

Live Webinar: Insights into Ransomware Preparedness In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, the looming threat of ransomware remains a pressing concern for businesses of all sizes. As cybercriminals continue to refine their tactics, understanding the precursors to these attacks becomes crucial for effective defense strategies. A live webinar titled "What…

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Ransomware Profits Take a 35% Dive Last Year, Yet Remain Profitable

This report covers topics such as Data Breach Notification, Data Security, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. LockBit and BlackCat/ALPHV Decline Linked with Diminishing Big-Game Hunting Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 6, 2025 While ransomware remains a lucrative avenue for operators, 2024 has seen a significant downturn in the financial…

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Ransomware Payments Decrease in 2024 Despite High-Profile Cyber Attacks

In a significant development in the landscape of ransomware incidents, the second half of 2024 marked the largest decline in ransomware payments recorded by Chainalysis. This decline comes after a period of notable fluctuations in both the frequency of ransomware attacks and the volumes of ransom payments demanded. Notably, 2022…

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Ransomware Payments Plummeted Last Year Despite Major Cyber Attacks

In recent developments surrounding ransomware operations, evidence suggests that two prominent groups, AlphV and Lockbit, experienced significant setbacks amid heightened law enforcement scrutiny. AlphV, which reportedly extracted a staggering $22 million ransom from Change Healthcare, executed an “exit scam” shortly thereafter, pocketing the funds and vanishing without compensating the hackers…

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