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Feds Alert Health and Other Industries About Interlock Risks

Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Healthcare , Industry Specific Healthcare Sector Targeted by Ransomware Group Interlock, Emerging Since 2024 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 23, 2025 Image: Interlock U.S. officials have raised concerns about the ransomware group Interlock, which has recently targeted a variety of sectors, notably healthcare, using…

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Another Medical Practice Shuts Down Following Cyberattack

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Alpha Wellness Announces Permanent Closure Following ‘Devastating’ Cyberattack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 22, 2025 Image: Alpha Medical Centre A small medical provider in Georgia, Ascension Health Services LLC, operating as Alpha Wellness and Alpha Medical Centre,…

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Two Additional Entities Have Shut Down Following Ransomware Attacks – DataBreaches.Net

Recent Ransomware Attacks Result in Additional Business Closures In a concerning trend within the cybersecurity landscape, two more organizations have succumbed to the pressures of ransomware attacks, underscoring the escalating risks faced by businesses today. The incidents highlight not only the ongoing prevalence of cyber threats but also the devastating…

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Data Breach at UnitedHealth-Associated Tech Firm Episource Affects 5.4 Million Patients

Episource, a medical billing company affiliated with Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, has reported a significant data breach affecting over 5.4 million individuals in the United States. This incident, which occurred earlier this year, has been classified as one of the largest healthcare data breaches recorded in 2025, as…

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Critical Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Data Breach Incidents

The ever-changing digital environment is teeming with sophisticated cyber threats, necessitating vigilance and up-to-date knowledge. Our weekly newsletter acts as an essential resource, combining critical cybersecurity updates, expert insights, and practical strategies to empower business leaders in fortifying their defenses against emerging risks. This week’s dispatch features a comprehensive examination…

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Four Arrested in Connection with Widespread Spider Hacking Incident

This week, reports surfaced revealing that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has advised local law enforcement across the nation to categorize activities commonly associated with protests, such as cycling, livestreaming police interactions, and skateboarding, as “violent tactics.” This guidance poses significant implications for policing, as it may prompt law…

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Pro Basketball Player and Four Youths Arrested in Ransomware Investigation

Authorities in Europe have apprehended five individuals, including a former Russian professional basketball player, amidst investigations into cybercrime syndicates linked to ransomware attacks. This recent development underscores ongoing efforts to tackle international cybercriminal activities. Among the detained is Daniil Kasatkin, who until recently played for MBA Moscow, a team within…

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Mental Health Provider Penalized $225K for Failing to Conduct Risk Analysis

HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Settlement Follows Federal Investigation Into Data Leak and Ransomware Attack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 8, 2025 Image: Deer Oaks Behavioral Health A Texas-based mental healthcare provider has incurred a fine of $225,000 due to its negligence in conducting a comprehensive risk analysis. This…

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