Smith Engineering Group Targeted by Ransomware Attack Smith Group Plc, a prominent British engineering firm, has confirmed that it recently faced a ransomware attack. The incident was detected promptly by the company’s IT department, successfully containing the breach to avert additional damage. Nevertheless, the organization is currently engaged in an…
Phishing attacks targeting insecure communication channels have become increasingly prevalent, allowing cybercriminals to deceive victims into unwittingly divulging sensitive information. A particularly worrying evolution in this strategy is the emergence of “Mishing,” where attackers specifically exploit mobile devices through phishing links disseminated via SMS or popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp,…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Experts Discuss the Complexity of UnitedHealth Group’s Recent Data Breach Assessment Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 28, 2025 UnitedHealth Group has announced the data breach has affected approximately 190 million individuals due to the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in…
MGM Resorts International has reached a settlement agreement of $45 million to address multiple class action lawsuits stemming from a significant data breach in 2019 and a ransomware attack that occurred in 2023. This agreement was announced in a federal court in Las Vegas on January 21, with a final…
Massive Cybersecurity Breach Hits Change Healthcare, Impacting 190 Million Individuals Change Healthcare, a major player in healthcare payment processing, has reported an alarming increase in the number of individuals affected by a recent cyberattack. According to UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of Change Healthcare, the current tally of breach victims…
AI-Driven Cyber Threats: The Rise of GhostGPT and Its Implications for Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential for various industries; however, the darker side of its misuse has come to the forefront, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. A recent report reveals a troubling trend: generative AI tools like…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Incident & Breach Response Attack Costs UnitedHealth Group a Staggering $3.1 Billion Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 27, 2025 Change Healthcare has reported a drastic increase in the number of breach victims, now estimated at 190 million, marking one of the most significant data…
Significant Data Breach at United Healthcare Affects Approximately 190 Million Individuals In a major cybersecurity incident known as the Change Healthcare cyberattack, United Healthcare has confirmed that around 190 million individuals are now believed to have been affected. This figure significantly exceeds earlier estimates, which suggested that nearly 100 million…
In a recent development, one of the most significant medical-related data breaches in U.S. history has been confirmed to be even more extensive than previously estimated. The ransomware attack that targeted UnitedHealth’s subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has affected approximately 190 million individuals, nearly double earlier assessments. This cyber incident, which occurred…
