The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5 Beazley plc (BEZ.L)

Cyber Risk 189

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Energy and Utilities 189

Javvad Malik

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

According to a German study, lightning strikes accounted for 80% of wind turbine insurance claims. The German electric power company Energieerzeugungswerke Helgoland GmbH shut down and dismantled their Helgoland Island wind power plant after being denied insurance against further lightning losses.

Insurance 140

Insurance Social Engineering Manufacturing Cybercrime 140

Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2020

Secret Service warned of “massive fraud” against state unemployment insurance programs , noting that false filings from a well-organized Nigerian crime ring could end up costing the states and federal government hundreds of millions of dollars in losses. Meanwhile, a number of U.S. Last week, the U.S. ” Image: Agari.

Insurance 336

Insurance Accountability Banking Government 336

Krebs on Security

APRIL 16, 2024

For nearly a dozen years, residents of South Carolina have been kept in the dark by state and federal investigators over who was responsible for hacking into the state’s revenue department in 2012 and stealing tax and bank account information for 3.6 million people. said investigators determined the breach began on Aug. ” On Oct.

Identity Theft 236

Identity Theft Banking Cybercrime Hacking 236

Security Boulevard

APRIL 7, 2023

It resolves civil charges under the False Claim Act (FCA) for Jelly Bean’s failure to provide HIPAA-compliant website hosting for a federally funded program that offers health insurance to Florida children. The post DOJ Cybercrime Watchdog’s First Settlement Signals Crackdown on Small Businesses appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Small Business 67

Small Business Cybercrime Insurance Government 67

Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2024

According to the notice published by the company, WebTPA acts as an administrative services provider to certain benefit plans and insurance companies whose information was impacted in this incident. ” WebTPA promptly notified benefit plans and insurance companies about the incident and the potential exposure of personal information.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Healthcare Insurance Identity Theft 109

SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2020

Charged: Russian hacker running two cybercrime websites. When it came to cybercrime websites, Russian national Aleksei Burkov ran the gambit. credit card accounts. See you in 2029, Aleksei Burkov. Called “Cardplanet,” it sold previously stolen debit and credit card numbers. And the profit margin was high.

Cybercrime 53

Cybercrime Insurance Advertising Accountability 53

Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

One of Megatraffer’s ads on an English-language cybercrime forum. Megatraffer has continued to offer their code-signing services across more than a half-dozen other Russian-language cybercrime forums, mostly in the form of sporadically available EV and non-EV code-signing certificates from major vendors like Thawte and Comodo.

Malware 249

Malware Cybercrime Software Antivirus 249

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2021

The costliest cybercrimes were against businesses, involving Business E-mail Compromise (BEC) schemes that added up to U.S. Phishing attacks topped the list of all cybercrimes, totaling 241,342 incidents – more than double the 2019 total of 114,702 – and causing losses of more than U.S. $54 54 million. 146 million in losses.

Cybercrime 52

Cybercrime Internet Internet Small Business 52

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The incident, tracked as CVE-2023-34362 , was exploited by the notorious Cl0p ransomware group , a Russian-speaking cybercrime gang. An unnamed insurance company is also pursuing the recovery of expenses incurred due to the MOVEit vulnerability. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

Data breaches 100

Data breaches Software Insurance Cybercrime 100

Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2020

In May 2019, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that the website of mortgage title insurance giant First American Financial Corp. based First American [ NYSE:FAF ] is a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. It employs some 18,000 people and brought in $6.2 billion in 2019.

Insurance 305

Insurance Financial Services Penetration Testing Scams 305

Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4 Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Artificial Intelligence 94

Artificial Intelligence Data breaches Scams Insurance 94

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

They have a range of market insurance products backed by international company, Allianz Group. We already have robust security processes in place for any account access changes, which will require you to confirm your identity using either Biometrics or Two Factor Authentication.” ” continues the notice.

Data breaches 102

Data breaches Cyber Attacks Identity Theft Banking 102

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Group-IB and Swiss insurance broker ASPIS that owns CryptoIns project, have developed the world’s first scoring model for assessing cryptocurrency exchanges. According to CryptoIns analysts, the crypto assets insurance market is expected to reach $7 billion by 2023. Why do crypto exchanges’ users need insurance?

Insurance 63

Insurance Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Marketing 63

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

They protect your electronic devices and accounts from hackers. In addition, regularly changing your password and using different passwords for all your online accounts will lower your risk of being compromised. Invest in cybersecurity insurance. Use strong passwords. Passwords are your first line of defense.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity Insurance Passwords Encryption 121

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

France Travail data breach impacted 43 Million people Scranton School District in Pennsylvania suffered a ransomware attack Lazarus APT group returned to Tornado Cash to launder stolen funds Moldovan citizen sentenced in connection with the E-Root cybercrime marketplace case UK Defence Secretary jet hit by an electronic warfare attack in Poland Cisco (..)

Data breaches 107

Data breaches Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Ransomware 107

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

” Kurittu said he and others who worked on the investigation into Kivimaki’s previous cybercrimes couldn’t shake the suspicion that the infamous cybercriminal was also behind the Vastaamo extortion. “There were also other projects and databases.” ”

Data breaches 203

Data breaches Cybercrime Telecommunications Accountability 203

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The government says Russian national Artur Sungatov used LockBit ransomware against victims in manufacturing, logistics, insurance and other companies throughout the United States. ” In a lengthy thread about the LockBit takedown on the Russian-language cybercrime forum XSS, one of the gang’s leaders said the FBI and the U.K.’s

Ransomware 280

Ransomware Cybercrime Encryption Insurance 280

SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Malicious cyberattacks caused the majority of these security incidents, accounting for 73% of all breaches. Unauthorized access or disclosure accounted for another 22%, and the remaining 5% were caused by smaller thefts, losses, or improper disposals. More than 22.8 trillion, by 2025, a 75% increase. Another 20.7%

Data breaches 113

Data breaches Insurance Healthcare Education 113

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

Nominate here: [link] Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter ) The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 417 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition appeared first on Security Affairs.

Cybercrime 91

Cybercrime Malware Hacking Accountability 91

Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 2023

PayPal is sending out data breach notifications to thousands of users because their accounts were compromised through credential stuffing attacks. PayPal announced that 34942 customers’ accounts have been compromised between December 6 and December 8. ” reads the letter sent by the company to the affected customers.

Data breaches 91

Data breaches Identity Theft Accountability Passwords 91

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

Phishing emails may ask for personal information like a log-in or Social Security number to authenticate your account, or they may urge you to share your credit card payment details. A criminal exploiting someone’s medical or insurance details to make fraudulent claims is known as medical identity theft. Identity-theft.

Identity Theft 274

Identity Theft Scams Insurance Internet 274

Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2023

MCNA Dental is one of the largest US dental care and oral health insurance providers. The security breach exposed the personal information of current or former provider of dental/orthodontic care to members of certain state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs, for which MCNA provides dental benefits and services.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Insurance Data breaches Identity Theft 87

Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Elderly Americans are facing a drastic increase in cybercrime, identity theft and financial abuse. billion in cybercrime losses to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) – a 74% increase from the previous year. Many seniors are less technologically savvy than younger generations, making them more vulnerable to cybercrime.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Scams Cybercrime Accountability 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2023

Instead, the ransom pay can be covered from a cyber insurance policy, provided it is taken prior to the launch of the attack and covers the costs associated with the malware attack. Notify your bank: Inform your bank about the situation and work with them to protect your accounts and prevent any fraudulent activity.

Ransomware 96

Ransomware Banking Cyber Insurance Insurance 96

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The CLOP members said one tried-and-true method of infecting healthcare providers involved gathering healthcare insurance and payment data to use in submitting requests for a remote consultation on a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible. ”

Healthcare 272

Healthcare Backups Ransomware Insurance 272

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

Bitmarck, one of the largest IT service providers for social insurance carriers in Germany, announced yesterday that it has suffered a cyber attack. “We very much regret the inconvenience caused to our customers, service providers and insured persons and are working to restore the systems as quickly as possible.”

Insurance 82

Insurance Data breaches Cyber Attacks Education 82

Krebs on Security

APRIL 27, 2023

Until being contacted by this reporter on Monday, the state of Vermont had at least five separate Salesforce Community sites that allowed guest access to sensitive data, including a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that exposed the applicant’s full name, Social Security number, address, phone number, email, and bank account number.

Banking 299

Banking Government Information Security Authentication 299

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2024

Potentially compromised information includes name, date of birth, address, Social Security number, medical information, and health insurance information. Singing River Health System recommends the impacted individuals to be vigilant by reviewing account statements and monitoring credit reports.

Identity Theft 96

Identity Theft Ransomware Data breaches Insurance 96

Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2023

In April, the non-profit health insurer Point32Health took systems offline in response to a ransomware attack that took place on April 17. The insurer immediately launched an investigation into the incident with the help of third-party cybersecurity experts to determine the extent of the incident. .”

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Insurance Data breaches Cybersecurity 88

Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2021

Group-IB, a global threat hunting and adversarial cyber intelligence company specializing in the investigation and prevention of high-tech cybercrime, has published a comprehensive analysis of fraud cases on a global scale. . Insurance companies around the world are now suffering from phishing.

Scams 97

Scams Banking Retail Insurance 97

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

US government agencies warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting the U.S. CISA, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting U.S. Use standard user accounts on internal systems instead of?administrative?accounts,

Ransomware 71

Ransomware VPN Cybercrime Accountability 71

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Exposed information varied by individual and may include some combination of certain individuals’ names, social Security number, health insurance information, date of birth, and medical information. The company recommends impacted individuals to remain vigilant and monitor their bank account activity. ” continues the notice.

Data breaches 110

Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Ransomware 110

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 26, 2021

Adding a wrench into the unfolding events, officials are still waiting to see if the town's insurance will cover the losses. As it turns out, the scammers used fake email to pose as ConVal, where the actors then routed the payment into their bank account. million being transferred to foreign internet scam artists.

Scams 89

Scams Cybercrime Government Banking 89

Identity IQ

AUGUST 2, 2021

With cybercrime on the rise, your personal information is at risk now more than ever. If someone tries to use your personal information, such as your Social Security number, to open a new credit card or another new account, monitoring your credit means you are alerted right away rather than months or even years later.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Insurance Cybercrime Accountability 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

million Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America 2.6 based organizations account for 83.9 based organizations account for 83.9 “The most heavily impacted sectors are finance and professional services and education, which account for 24.3 million Genworth 2.5 million PH Tech 1.7 million “U.S.-based

Insurance 86

Insurance Data breaches Education Ransomware 86

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The attackers also gained access to medical information and health insurance information of some individuals. million Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America 2.6 based organizations account for 83.9 based organizations account for 83.9 ” continues the incident. million Genworth 2.5 million PH Tech 1.7

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Insurance Identity Theft Education 111