Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Texas Incident Represents Largest Data Breach by a Health Plan Reported in 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • March 14, 2025 New Era Life Insurance Companies is notifying 355,500 individuals of a breach impacting their data, marking the year’s largest health data breach reported…
In 2024, India has emerged as a significant hub of cyber intrusions, surpassing the combined attacks in the United States, Russia, Ukraine, and Germany. The country accounted for a staggering 12 percent of all hacking incidents in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting the pressing threat landscape. Data from the High-Tech Crime…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development DeepSeek Approaches the Generation of Keyloggers and Ransomware Akshaya Asokan (@asokan_akshaya) • March 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent investigations by security researchers have revealed that the DeepSeek-R1 artificial intelligence model, originally developed in China, is making significant strides toward creating…
Malicious Insider Threats Anticipated as Major Challenge for CISOs in 2025, Experts Warn Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • March 14, 2025 In an increasingly chaotic employment landscape, the risk posed by malicious insiders is expected to surge this year, casting a significant shadow over Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). Allie…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a critical advisory targeting users of Gmail, warning of an ongoing campaign orchestrated by the Medusa Ransomware group. This cybercriminal organization is recognized for its aggressive tactics, which involve the encryption of victims’ files and substantial ransom demands, sometimes exceeding millions of…
KnowBe4 has unveiled its “Global Retail Report 2025,” which highlights a concerning evolution in the tactics employed by cybercriminals targeting the retail industry. The report indicates that credential harvesting has emerged as the predominant threat, constituting 38% of all compromised data in 2023. In contrast, the theft of payment card…
Cybersecurity Support for Rural Healthcare Remains Critical Amid Ongoing Threats Rural hospitals and smaller healthcare providers continue to face significant cybersecurity challenges, highlighting the ongoing risk of ransomware attacks amidst limited resources. Despite their financial constraints, these medical facilities attract cybercriminals, which can lead to severe operational disruptions and affect…
The realm of cybersecurity has become an indispensable aspect of organizational resilience. Across all sectors, businesses now navigate more perilous landscapes, confronting severe threats such as ransomware that compromise millions of operations annually. While the reality of these threats looms large, companies need not succumb to a climate of fear.…
In recent developments, ransomware attacks have evolved beyond their traditional digital formats. Cybercriminals typically deployed ransom notes to victims’ screens, demanding payments within specific deadlines, which could span from 10 to 45 days, often coupled with threats of severe repercussions, including data loss and reputational damage through leaked sensitive information.…
