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Theregister
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

UK elections 'unaffected' by China's cyber-interference

China's unsuccessful attempt to undermine UK elections confirmed by UK's deputy prime minister.
UK and US officially cite China's state-sponsored cyber aggression incidents in 2021.
www.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Watch live: Grant Shapps and Oliver Dowden address alleged China cybersecurity threat

Rising concerns about China cybersecurity threat
UK government preparing to sanction those involved in cyberattacks
Darkreading
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Nissan Oceania Breached; 100K People Affected Down Under

Nissan faces cyberattacks history
Sensitive personal data exposed in recent attack
CyberScoop
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Health care groups resist cybersecurity rules in wake of landmark breach

Cyberattack on payment processor affects healthcare system
Debate on implementing cybersecurity regulations for healthcare sector
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers are targeting a surprising group of people: young public school students

Hackers targeted Minneapolis Public Schools in a devastating cyberattack, exposing sensitive student data.
As school districts rely more on technology, cyberattacks against systems and student data are increasing nationwide.
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

White House and lawmakers increase pressure on UnitedHealth

Lawmakers pressure UnitedHealth after cyberattack
DHHS and DOL call for expedited payments to medical providers
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Tech industry
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Health industry struggles to recover from cyberattack on a unit of UnitedHealth

Cyberattack on Change Healthcare causes billing issues for medical practices
Healthcare system vulnerable to hackers with shortcomings in response
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

Most Wanted' Man Pleads Guilty in Cyberattack That Upended Vermont Hospital

Ukrainian man pleaded guilty to cyberattack schemes causing millions in losses and hospital disruption.
Mr. Penchukov led an organization infecting computers with malicious software for years, causing significant financial losses.
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Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

What's News, Breaking: Monday, March 11, 2024

Patients forced to choose between paying for essential medications or forgoing them due to insurance payment processor hack
Pharmacies seeking free sample medications for patients who can't afford to pay for their essential medications amid the ongoing cyberattack.
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MedCity News
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Answering 7 Key Questions About Change Healthcare's Cyberattack

Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack affecting patient prescriptions
Federal government steps in to address fallout and digital bottlenecks
Russian-speaking cybercriminal group BlackCat known for ransomware attacks and data leaks
www.bostonherald.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Hacking at UnitedHealth unit cripples a swath of the US health system: What to know

Change Healthcare faced a cyberattack affecting the U.S. health system.
Impact of the cyberattack extends to various aspects of healthcare beyond just pharmacies.
www.databreaches.net
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Yes, Change Healthcare breach was us BlackCat

Change Healthcare cyberattack confirmed as ransomware attack linked to BlackCat (AlphV)
Attack impacted pharmacies and hospitals, causing prescription and payment processing issues
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Public health

US health tech giant Change Healthcare says it was hacked | TechCrunch

Change Healthcare confirms cyberattack
Immediate action taken to prevent impact
Local pharmacies affected by outage
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BleepingComputer
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Golden Corral restaurant chain data breach impacts 183,000 people

Data breach at Golden Corral with personal information of 180,000+ individuals stolen.
Attackers accessed Golden Corral's systems from August 11 to 15, 2023, stealing sensitive data of employees and beneficiaries.
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Public health

Cyberattack Paralyzes the Largest U.S. Health Care Payment System

Providers facing severe cash squeeze after cyberattack on billing system
Government steps in to provide financial relief to affected medical care providers.
Axios
1 month ago
Public health

Cyberattack affecting prescription refills reveals weakness in health care system

Cyberattack highlights vulnerability in health care consolidation
Widespread impact of cyberattacks on health care sector
www.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Financial watchdog Fintrac hit by cyberattack, says classified systems not involved | CBC News

Fintrac hit by cyberattack, corporate systems offline
Fintrac working with federal partners to restore systems
www.fastcompany.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Who is Blackcat, the hacker group that has disrupted UnitedHealth and pharmacies everywhere?

Blackcat ransomware group identified as responsible for cyberattack on UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare business
Multiple law enforcement agencies investigating Blackcat ransomware group for disrupting critical infrastructure
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BleepingComputer
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora says data was stolen in a cyberattack

Cencora, previously AmerisourceBergen, faced a cyberattack involving data theft.
The company contained the incident, is cooperating with authorities, but impact on finances is undetermined.
Theregister
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Caravan club admits members' personal data possibly accessed

The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) still cannot confirm whether members' data was stolen in a January cyberattack.
The club has listed the types of data that might have been accessed, but remains uncertain about any theft.
Forbes
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

4 Remote Workplaces Most Vulnerable To Cyberattacks And 9 Common Mistakes

Remote workers face increased cyber threats as cyberattacks on individuals and companies continue to rise.
Co-working spaces, libraries, coffee shops, cafes, and working in a different country or city from your company are the most vulnerable locations for data theft.
Forbes
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

4 Remote Workplaces Most Vulnerable To Cyberattacks And 9 Common Mistakes

Remote workers face increased cyber threats as cyberattacks on individuals and companies continue to rise.
Co-working spaces, libraries, coffee shops, cafes, and working in a different country or city from your company are the most vulnerable locations for data theft.
Forbes
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

4 Remote Workplaces Most Vulnerable To Cyberattacks And 9 Common Mistakes

Remote workers face increased cyber threats as cyberattacks on individuals and companies continue to rise.
Co-working spaces, libraries, coffee shops, cafes, and working in a different country or city from your company are the most vulnerable locations for data theft.
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www.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Cyberattack at loanDepot affects 17M individuals, with up to $17M in expenses

LoanDepot will notify 16.9 million individuals affected by cyberattack, more than the 16.6 million previously disclosed.
The cyberattack will cost loanDepot $12-17 million in expenses for the first quarter, but won't materially impact its overall financial condition for the year.
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

LoanDepot says about 17 million customers had personal data and Social Security numbers stolen during cyberattack | TechCrunch

LoanDepot confirmed data breach impacting 17 million customers' sensitive information.
Other loan and mortgage companies also targeted by cyberattacks in recent months.
www.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers accessed data of 16.6M customers in loanDepot cyberattack

Hackers gained access to the personal information of 16.6 million individuals in a cyberattack on loanDepot.
loanDepot is offering credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected individuals.
www.ocregister.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

LoanDepot customers struggle to make mortgage payments after California lender hacked

loanDepot customers are struggling to make mortgage payments after a cyberattack on the company's systems.
Certain loan processing and phone services have been affected, impacting customers who are trying to make payments or start loan processes.
Databreaches
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

US retail mortgage lender LoanDepot struggles with cyberattack

LoanDepot, a U.S. retail mortgage lender, is grappling with a cyberattack that impacted its loan processing and phone service.
The company has not confirmed whether it was a ransomware attack, but it appears to be based on the information provided.
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Investigation into full extent of ransomware attack on Toronto Public Library still underway | CBC News

The Toronto Public Library (TPL) is still investigating the full extent of a cyberattack in October.
The cyberattack targeted an internet-facing server, leading to data compromise and encryption.
Databreaches
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Updating: Prince George's County Public Schools breach affected almost 100,000

Over 99,000 individuals affected by Prince George's County Public Schools cyberattack
Rhysida ransomware group responsible for the attack and data breach
Databreaches
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Ukrainian man pleads guilty in cyberattack that temporarily disrupted major Vermont hospital

Ukrainian man pleads guilty to cyberattacks at University of Vermont Medical Center
Penchukov admitted involvement in malware schemes leading to millions in losses
Databreaches
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Cyberattack shuts down Colorado public defender's office

Cyberattack on Colorado State Public Defender shuts down computer network
Data encrypted by malware
Databreaches
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Cyberattack at Armentieres hospital, emergency rooms closed for the day

Armentières hospital center in France was targeted in a cyberattack.
The attackers have demanded a ransom from the hospital.
Databreaches
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Fulton court clerks, tax and DMV offices closed to residents due to hack

Fulton County government systems are down following a cyberattack.
County offices and public services are affected, with many offices closed and phones out.
Databreaches
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Bucks Co. emergency dispatch system down for days due to cyberattack

Bucks County's computer-aided dispatch system was hit by a cyberattack, causing it to be temporarily out of service.
911 services are still operational as first responders use phone and radio communication during the investigation.
Databreaches
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Bluewater Health getting new, more secure hospital info system

Bluewater Health had a dated system for storing and sharing patient information at the time of the cyberattack.
Other hospitals affected by the attack already had a newer Oracle Cerner hospital information system.
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Southern Water reports major data breach impacting hundreds of thousands

Southern Water has announced a significant data breach that potentially affects hundreds of thousands of customers.
The stolen data includes personal information such as dates of birth, national insurance numbers, and bank account details.
Theregister
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Prudential Financial finds cybercrims inside its IT systems

Prudential Financial experienced a cyberattack in which a criminal group gained unauthorized access to certain systems and customer accounts.
The company is working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate and remediate the incident.
Theregister
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Southern Water cyberattack will affect swathe of customers

Between 5 and 10 percent of Southern Water's customers had their data stolen in a cyberattack.
Southern Water has still not confirmed if ransomware was involved in the attack.
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

South Korea says presumed North Korean hackers breached personal emails of presidential staffer

North Korean hackers breached the personal emails of a South Korean President's staff member.
The cyberattack only affected the personal account of the employee and did not compromise the overall security system.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Fulton county's systems were hacked. Already weary officials are tight-lipped

Fulton County, Georgia, is experiencing a cyberattack on its government computers, but there is no indication that it is related to the election process.
County officials are being cautious with their statements and sticking to prepared talking points to avoid giving information related to the cyberattack.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Georgia's Fulton county hacked, but DA says Trump election case is unaffected

Officials in Georgia's Fulton County reported a cyberattack that interrupted routine operations in the court and other systems.
The cyberattack did not affect the racketeering case against former President Donald Trump, as the election case materials were stored in a separate secure system.
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
US politics

Election officials see a range of threats in 2024, from hostile countries to conspiracy theorists

Election officials face increasing security challenges for the 2024 presidential election.
Concerns include cyberattacks, equipment problems, human errors, false claims of fraud, and threats to election workers.
BleepingComputer
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Data breach at French healthcare services firm puts millions at risk

French healthcare services firm Viamedis suffered a cyberattack exposing the data of policyholders and healthcare professionals.
The data breach includes sensitive information such as social security numbers and names of health insurers.
The breach was the result of a successful phishing attack on an employee, not ransomware.
Theregister
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Netherlands reveals Chinese spies attacked its defense dept

Dutch authorities have attributed a cyberattack on the Ministry of Defense to Chinese state-sponsored hackers
The attackers used a previously unseen malware called Coathanger to gain access to the network
Databreaches
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Leading Mobile Banking App Hit by IntelBroker Hackers, Sensitive Data Up for Sale

IntelBroker hacker group claims responsibility for potential cyberattack on mobile banking app
Exploit allows scraping and leaking of sensitive user information
Theregister
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Major IT outage denies happy campers their caravan holidays

The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) in the UK is experiencing widespread IT outages, possibly due to a cyberattack.
CAMC has alerted the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) about the incident and the ICO is investigating the matter.
Engadget
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Carnegie Mellon reveals it was hit by a cyberattack over the summer

Carnegie Mellon University experienced a cyberattack last summer, compromising personal data of 7,300 individuals.
The university stated that there is no evidence of fraud or inappropriate use of the information, but attackers likely accessed sensitive data such as names, social security numbers, and birth dates.
Engadget
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Apparel supplier for North Face, Vans admits its cyberattack led to a data breach of 35 million customers

VF Corp admits to data breach impacting up to 35.5 million customers
The company insists that the incident won't hurt its financial performance
Databreaches
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Quantum Radiology cyber attack: Patients kept in the dark about nature of attack while employees are being harassed by attackers

Quantum Radiology fell victim to a cyberattack, resulting in the encryption of patients' Medicare numbers and other personal information.
An internal email instructed staff to tell patients that there was an 'operational IT issue', rather than disclosing the cyberattack.
Databreaches
2 months ago
Medicine

Quantum Radiology cyber attack: Patients kept in the dark about nature of attack while employees are being harassed by attackers

Quantum Radiology fell victim to a cyberattack, resulting in the encryption of patients' Medicare numbers and other personal information.
An internal email instructed staff to tell patients that there was an 'operational IT issue', rather than disclosing the cyberattack.
Databreaches
2 months ago
Medicine

Quantum Radiology cyber attack: Patients kept in the dark about nature of attack while employees are being harassed by attackers

Quantum Radiology fell victim to a cyberattack, resulting in the encryption of patients' Medicare numbers and other personal information.
An internal email instructed staff to tell patients that there was an 'operational IT issue', rather than disclosing the cyberattack.
www.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Medicine

Patient gets biopsy in U.S. after she says she was denied in Ontario due to ransomware attack | CBC News

A resident in Ontario was denied necessary medical care due to ongoing hospital delays caused by a ransomware attack.
The resident was told she couldn't get a biopsy done because computer systems were still down from the cyberattack.
The resident was frustrated and wanted answers as to why her emergency situation was being denied.
Databreaches
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Fred Hutch failed to reveal threats of potential swatting attacks until this site revealed the threat. Should they have disclosed it themselves?

A threat actor claimed to have threatened Fred Hutch with swatting patients during a cyberattack.
DataBreaches cannot confirm if the swat threat was actually made or not.
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Fidelity National Financial says hackers stole data on 1.3 million customers | TechCrunch

Real estate services giant Fidelity National Financial confirmed a cyberattack in November that resulted in the theft of customer data.
FNF has notified affected customers and is providing credit monitoring and identity theft services, implying that the stolen data was personal or sensitive in nature.
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Fidelity National Financial says hackers stole data on 1.3 million customers | TechCrunch

Real estate services giant Fidelity National Financial confirms data breach affecting 1.3 million customers.
The cyberattack resulted in a week-long outage and customers were unable to pay their mortgages.
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Law firm that handles data breaches was hit by data breach | TechCrunch

Law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe experienced a cyberattack that exposed sensitive health information of over 637k data breach victims.
The stolen data includes personal information, health data, online account credentials, and data from other companies that Orrick served as legal counsel during security incidents.
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Law firm that handles data breaches was hit by data breach | TechCrunch

International law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe experienced a cyberattack that exposed the sensitive health information of over 637,000 data breach victims.
The stolen data includes personal information, sensitive health data, and online account credentials.
Databreaches
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Major Us Museums Suffer Cyberattack Fallout

Several US arts institutions were unable to display their collections online after a cyberattack targeted a tech service provider called Gallery Systems.
The breach affected museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Rubin Museum of Art, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Theregister
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FTC offers cash for best ideas to stymie AI voice cloning

The FTC is offering a $25,000 reward for the best solution to combat AI voice cloning.
Voice cloning poses a threat in cyberattacks, such as spoofing CEOs' voices to instruct financial transactions.
Submissions will be assessed based on feasibility, resilience to technological changes, and consideration of liability and responsibility.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Museum World Hit by Cyberattack on Widely Used Software

Several prominent museums have been unable to display their collections online since a cyberattack hit a prominent technological service provider that helps hundreds of cultural organizations show their works digitally and manage internal documents.
Databreaches
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

The biggest cybersecurity and cyberattack stories of 2023

2023 was a significant year for cybersecurity, with notable cyberattacks and data breaches.
BleepingComputer has compiled a list of the most impactful cybersecurity stories of 2023.
Databreaches
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

German hospital system hit by cyberattack

The IT systems of three hospitals in East Westphalia, Germany, have experienced a major failure after a cyberattack.
LockBit 3.0 is suspected to be the responsible threat actor, but no claim has been made as of yet.
Cardplayer
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Cybersecurity Tool Could Help Casino Industry

The Justice Department has released a decryption tool to help combat cyberattacks by the Blackcat ransomware group, which has targeted over 1,000 computer networks worldwide.
The tool has already saved multiple ransomware victims $68 million and has allowed businesses, schools, and emergency services to reopen.
www.housingwire.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers accessed data of 1.3M customers in Fidelity cyberattack

Mortgage subservicer Loancare informed authorities that the data of about 1.3 million customers was compromised following a cyberattack in November on its parent company, the big four title firm Fidelity National Financial (FNF).
WIRED
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Google Just Denied Cops a Key Surveillance Tool

A hacker group with ties to the Russian military has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on a Ukrainian internet and mobile service provider.
Kytch, a small company that aimed to fix McDonald's ice cream machines, has discovered an email that they claim reveals an alleged plan by McDonald's to undermine their business.
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine updates: UK says Ukraine suffered severe cyberattack DW 12/16/2023

Kyivstar users in Ukraine experienced a two-day outage of mobile and internet services due to a massive cyberattack
President Zelenskyy aims to revive foreign support for Ukraine's defense against Russian invasion
Washington Post
3 months ago
Europe news

Cyberattack hits Kyiv as Zelensky pitches U.S. for lifeline in war

Ukrainian President Zelensky seeks crucial aid from the U.S. while facing a cyberattack on mobile and internet providers in Kyiv.
Zelensky emphasizes the importance of U.S. support in Ukraine's fight against Russia's 'global war on freedom.'
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Huge Cyberattack Knocks Ukraine's Largest Mobile Operator Offline

Ukraine's largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, experienced a cyberattack that disrupted service and internet access for millions of people.
The attack poses a danger in a country where phone alerts are relied upon to warn of Russian bombardments.
BleepingComputer
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Nissan is investigating cyberattack and potential data breach

Nissan is investigating a cyberattack that targeted its systems in Australia and New Zealand.
The attack may have allowed hackers to access personal information.
ComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Rhysida ransomware gang hits hospital holding royal family's data | Computer Weekly

The Rhysida ransomware group has targeted the private King Edward VII Hospital in London and claims to have stolen data on the royal family.
The gang is offering the stolen data for sale, with a price set at 10 bitcoin if no buyer takes up the offer within seven days, they will make the data publicly available.
Databreaches
3 months ago
Education

PA: Great Valley School District Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack

The Medusa ransomware gang claims to have attacked the Great Valley School District in Pennsylvania
The school district refused to pay the $600k ransom demanded by the attackers
Boston.com
3 months ago
Education

Man pleads guilty to targeting Essex County public high school with cyberattack after he was fired

A man has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to a cyberattack against his former employer, a public high school.
The man used his administrative privileges to deactivate and delete thousands of Apple IDs and disabled the school's phone service.
He will face up to 10 years in prison for unauthorized damage to protected computers.
Theregister
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

US investigates water system cyberattack linked to Iran crew

The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in Pennsylvania was targeted in a cyberattack by an anti-Israel group called Cyber Av3ngers.
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is investigating the attack and urging utilities to strengthen the security of their programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
The attack did not impact the region's drinking water or water supply, but the water authority had to switch to manual operations during the incident.
www.housingwire.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

AlphV/BlackCat gang allegedly behind Fidelity ransomware attack

The ransomware gang AlphV/BlackCat has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Fidelity National Financial.
Fidelity National Financial notified the public of the cybersecurity breach and the resulting disruptions in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mr. Cooper, another housing industry firm, was also recently targeted in a cyberattack.
SecurityWeek
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Fidelity National Financial Takes Down Systems Following Cyberattack

Title insurance giant Fidelity National Financial (FNF) is experiencing service disruptions after a cyberattack.
FNF shut down multiple systems to contain the incident, suggesting ransomware might be involved.
The Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
BleepingComputer
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Hacktivists breach U.S. nuclear research lab, steal employee data

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) confirms that it suffered a cyberattack after hacktivists leaked stolen human resources data online.
INL is a nuclear research center run by the U.S. Department of Energy and conducts research on various topics including next-gen nuclear plants, cybersecurity, and bioenergy.
SiegedSec, the hacktivist group responsible for the attack, openly leaked the stolen data on hacker forums and a Telegram channel without negotiating or demanding ransoms.
BleepingComputer
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Hacktivists breach U.S. nuclear research lab, steal employee data

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) confirms that it suffered a cyberattack after hacktivists leaked stolen human resources data online.
INL is a nuclear research center run by the U.S. Department of Energy and conducts research on various topics including next-gen nuclear plants, cybersecurity, and bioenergy.
SiegedSec, the hacktivist group responsible for the attack, openly leaked the stolen data on hacker forums and a Telegram channel without negotiating or demanding ransoms.
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

9 million patients had data stolen after US medical transcription firm hacked | TechCrunch

Nearly 9 million individuals had their personal and health information stolen during a cyberattack on a medical transcription service in the US.
The stolen data included patient names, dates of birth, addresses, medical records, and Social Security numbers, among other information.
At least two healthcare organizations, including Northwell Health, have confirmed that their patients were affected by the data breach.
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

9 million patients had data stolen after US medical transcription firm hacked | TechCrunch

Nearly 9 million individuals had their personal and health information stolen during a cyberattack on a medical transcription service in the US.
The stolen data included patient names, dates of birth, addresses, medical records, and Social Security numbers, among other information.
At least two healthcare organizations, including Northwell Health, have confirmed that their patients were affected by the data breach.
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

9 million patients had data stolen after US medical transcription firm hacked | TechCrunch

Nearly 9 million individuals had their personal and health information stolen during a cyberattack on a medical transcription service in the US.
The stolen data included patient names, dates of birth, addresses, medical records, and Social Security numbers, among other information.
At least two healthcare organizations, including Northwell Health, have confirmed that their patients were affected by the data breach.
WSJ
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Cyber Insurers Warn Catastrophic Hacks Will Require Government Help

A cyberattack in the U.S. may exceed the insurance industry's capacity to cover, necessitating government intervention.
Efforts are being made to establish a federal backstop to assist insurers in the event of a catastrophic cyberattack.
Government officials and the insurance industry are discussing the details of such a program.
SecurityWeek
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Kansas Officials Blame 5-Week Disruption of Court System on 'Sophisticated Foreign Cyberattack'

Cybercriminals hacked into the Kansas court system and stole sensitive data in a ransomware attack.
Access to court records has been hobbled for over five weeks due to the attack.
The stolen information includes district court case records on appeal and potentially confidential data.
Databreaches
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Has private financial information been exposed in the cyberattack on CCSD?

Private financial information may have been exposed in the cyberattack on the Clark County School District.
CCSD has not answered questions about whether any financial information was accessed by the hackers.
Some individuals have experienced compromised cards and received notification from the district about their exposed information.
Theregister
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Rhysida ransomware gang claims attack on British Library

The Rhysida ransomware group claims responsibility for the cyberattack on the British Library.
They have leaked a snippet of stolen data and started an auction for the rest.
The British Library confirmed the attack to be ransomware in nature.
SecurityWeek
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

CitrixBleed Vulnerability Exploitation Suspected in Toyota Ransomware Attack

Toyota Financial Services Europe & Africa has confirmed being targeted in a cyberattack conducted by the ransomware group Medusa.
Screenshots and files posted by the hackers indicate that data was stolen from Toyota Financial Services systems in Germany.
The hackers are demanding an $8 million ransom from Toyota Financial Services within 10 days.
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

9 million patients had data stolen after US medical transcription firm hacked | TechCrunch

Close to nine million patients had highly sensitive personal and health information stolen during a cyberattack on a U.S. medical transcription service.
The stolen data included patient names, dates of birth, addresses, medical records, hospital account numbers, and more.
Northwell Health, the largest healthcare system in New York State, confirmed that 3.89 million of its patients are affected by the data breach.
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

9 million patients had data stolen after US medical transcription firm hacked | TechCrunch

Close to nine million patients had highly sensitive personal and health information stolen during a cyberattack on a U.S. medical transcription service.
The stolen data included patient names, dates of birth, addresses, medical records, hospital account numbers, and more.
Northwell Health, the largest healthcare system in New York State, confirmed that 3.89 million of its patients are affected by the data breach.
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

9 million patients had data stolen after US medical transcription firm hacked | TechCrunch

Close to nine million patients had highly sensitive personal and health information stolen during a cyberattack on a U.S. medical transcription service.
The stolen data included patient names, dates of birth, addresses, medical records, hospital account numbers, and more.
Northwell Health, the largest healthcare system in New York State, confirmed that 3.89 million of its patients are affected by the data breach.
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Healthcare giant McLaren reveals data on 2.2 million patients stolen during ransomware attack | TechCrunch

Sensitive personal and health information of 2.2 million patients was compromised in a cyberattack on McLaren Health Care.
The hackers accessed patient names, Social Security numbers, medical information, and Medicare and Medicaid patient information.
The Alphv ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the cyberattack and posted screenshots of the stolen data on the dark web.
TechRepublic
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Sandworm, a Russian Threat Actor, Disrupted Power in Ukraine Via Cyberattack

Any strategic company could be targeted for similar cyberattacks.
Mitigate cybersecurity risk by following tips to protect your company.
www.housingwire.com
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Mr. Cooper hit with consumer class-action lawsuits over cyberattack

Mr. Cooper Group has become the target of at least four consumer class-action lawsuits following a cyberattack that compromised customer information.
Customers claim that Mr. Cooper Group failed to comply with industry standards to protect personally identifiable information and seek disclosure of the compromised information and improved security practices.
The lawsuits allege negligence, breach of contract, and violations of consumer protection laws.
WSJ
4 months ago
DevOps

DP World Says Operations Resume at Four Australian Ports After Cyberattack

Cyberattack disrupts container traffic at Australian ports.
DP World resumes operations after testing key systems.
Databreaches
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Michael Garron Hospital confirms some employee and clinician data stolen in cyberattack; Akira claims it stole 882,000 files

Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto has been investigating a cyberattack since October 23.
No known impacts to clinical applications or patient care services have been reported.
Some patient, staff, clinician, and donor data has been exposed, but no indication that patient health information database was compromised.
MedCity News
7 months ago
Law

Hospitals Still Struggling to Get Back Online 4 Days After Cyberattack on Prospect Medical Holdings

Ransomware attacks can have significant impacts on healthcare facilities: The recent attack on Prospect Medical Holdings has caused hospitals and outpatient centers in multiple states to go offline, leading to disruptions in patient care and the need for paper record-keeping. This highlights the vulnerability of healthcare systems to cyberattacks and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
Healthcare facilities must prioritize patient care during and after cyberattacks: Prospect Medical Holdings has emphasized the importance of addressing the needs of their patients while working to restore their online systems. During such incidents, healthcare providers should have contingency plans in place to ensure that patient care is not compromised, even if digital systems are offline.
Cybersecurity measures and preparedness are crucial in the healthcare industry: The attack on Prospect Medical Holdings underscores the need for healthcare organizations to invest in strong cybersecurity measures and be prepared for potential cyber threats. Collaborating with third-party cybersecurity specialists and regularly updating systems can help prevent successful attacks and reduce the impact if an attack does occur.
MedCity News
9 months ago
Law

Feds Warn Healthcare Providers About 'Obscure' Ransomware Gang

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3), which was created by the Department of Health and Human Services, recently healthcare providers about a "relatively unknown" ransomware gang that is beginning to attack organizations in the healthcare sector.HC3 issued an alert on a cybercriminal group called TimisoaraHackerTeam (THT).
TechRepublic
9 months ago
Information security

Cyberattacks surge to 61% of small and medium-sized businesses, says study

Cyber-attacks on small and medium businesses are becoming increasingly common, and can cause significant data loss and damage to a company's reputation.
Businesses should be proactive in implementing a comprehensive security plan that includes regular monitoring, employee training, and the use of secure firewalls and anti-virus software.
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