Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Healthcare services provider Welltok disclosed a data breach that impacted nearly 8.5 It provides a platform that leverages data-driven insights to engage individuals in their health and well-being. The company disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal data of nearly 8.5 million patients in the U.S.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

AIG is one of the top cyber insurance companies in the U.S. Today’s columnist, Erin Kennealy of Guidewire Software, offers ways for security pros, the insurance industry and government regulators to come together so insurance companies can continue to offer insurance for ransomware. eflon CreativeCommons CC BY 2.0.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The State of Maine disclosed a data breach that impacted about 1.3 The Government organization disclosed a data breach that impacted about 1.3 Compromised data may include the Social Security number (SSN), date of birth, driver’s license/state identification number, and taxpayer identification number. million “U.S.-based

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. According to the Ponemon Institute and IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.24 As the number and severity of data breaches continues to rise, organizations are recognizing that those costs are not theoretical. Cyber Insurance is Booming.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

American global apparel and footwear company VF Corp revealed that the December data breach impacted 35.5 In December 2023, VF Corp announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack and was forced to take some systems down to contain the threat. million customers. In 2015, the company controlled 55% of the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated an investigation into Progress Software regarding the high-profile MOVEit data breach incident that unfolded earlier this year. The incident, tracked as CVE-2023-34362 , was exploited by the notorious Cl0p ransomware group , a Russian-speaking cybercrime gang.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2024

The Singing River Health System revealed that the ransomware attack that hit the organization in August 2023 impacted 895,204 people. At the end of August 2023, the systems at three hospitals and other medical facilities operated by Singing River Health System (SRHS) were hit by a Rhysida ransomware attack.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 9, 2024

According to IBM’s recently released “Cost of a Data Breach” statistics report, the average financial toll of a data breach has surged to an unprecedented $4.45 Regional Disparities in Data Breach Costs The United States emerges with a significantly higher average cost of $9.4

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Data Breaches IdentityIQ This past year has been an eye-opening year in the realm of digital security. Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. Breaches cripple businesses, harming their reputations as well as their finances.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

The explosion of ransomware and similar cyber incidents along with rising associated costs is convincing a growing number of insurance companies to raise the premiums on their cyber insurance policies or reduce coverage, moves that could further squeeze organizations under siege from hackers. Insurers Assessing Risks.

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SC Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

million patients affected by a data breach. Insurance giant Dominion National reached a $2 million settlement with the 2.9 million patients affected by its nine-year data breach, first reported in 2019. Dominion is a health plan administrator, as well as an insurer of dental and vision benefits.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2023

US health services company Independent Living Systems (ILS) discloses a data breach that impacted more than 4 million individuals. US health services company Independent Living Systems (ILS) disclosed a data breach that exposed personal and medical information for more than 4 million individuals.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

The rise of the cyber insurance has largely failed to promote better cybersecurity practices among the industries they cover, according to a new report released Monday from British security think tank RUSI. Growing losses from ransomware attacks have…emphasized that the current reality is not sustainable for insurers either.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2023

Managed Care of North America (MCNA) Dental disclosed a data breach that impacted more than 8.9 Managed Care of North America (MCNA) Dental suffered a data breach that impacted 8,923,662 patients. MCNA Dental is one of the largest US dental care and oral health insurance providers. million individuals.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2022

Checklist for Getting Cyber Insurance Coverage. The necessity for cyber-insurance coverage. With cyber attacks amounting to a question of when and not if, cyber insurance becomes crucial for ensuring business continuity and mitigating the business impact of attacks – should they occur. Tue, 05/10/2022 - 05:43.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Toyota Financial Services discloses unauthorized activity on systems after the Medusa ransomware gang claimed to have hacked the company. The company has yet to disclose a data breach. TFS offers various financial products, including auto loans, leases, and insurance solutions.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2023

After the recent ransomware attack, Point32Health disclosed a data breach that impacted 2.5 In April, the non-profit health insurer Point32Health took systems offline in response to a ransomware attack that took place on April 17. million Harvard Pilgrim Health Care subscribers. between June 2020 and present.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

million patients have been impacted by a health care data breach so far in 2021, a whopping 185% increase from the same time period last year where just 7.9 Malicious cyberattacks caused the majority of these security incidents, accounting for 73% of all breaches. More than 22.8 Another 20.7%

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 11, 2022

A Financial service offering company to healthcare industry has admitted that a ransomware attack on its data firm could have led to a data breach affecting over 600 healthcare establishments. Information is out that cyber criminals stole details such as names, addresses, account balances and details related to payments.

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SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

In a report released May 20, the Government Accountability Office looked at how the private cybersecurity insurance market has developed over the past five yearsRich Baich is global chief information security officer for insurance giant AIG. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images).

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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

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

million people's personal data may be at risk, after the company suffered a ransomware attack earlier in the year. The PurFoods notification reveals that suspicious account behaviour was first seen back in February of this year. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Detect intrusions.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Every time a driver buckles up or an airbag is deployed we see the powerful influence of the insurance companies who insisted those measures become mandatory. Now, those insurers are poised to drive cybersecurity investment by insisting that organizations meet certain criteria to qualify for coverage. A maturing model.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The compromised databases included names, addresses, dates of birth, insurance policy details, medical record numbers, account balances and dates of service — of both guarantors and patients. The fact that this incident is being labeled “the Atrium breach” in the media also shows where the reputational risk lies.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2022

United States manufacturing giant Parker Hannifin recently announced the company fell victim to a ransomware attack, resulting in a data breach of employee information. Parker notifies employees of data breach.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2023

rail and locomotive company Wabtec Corporation disclosed a data breach after it was hit with Lockbit ransomware attack. In August, the LockBit ransomware group added Wabtec to the list of victims on its Tor leak site and published samples of stolen data as proof of the hack. ” concludes Wabtec. The post US.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts announced that the costs of the recent ransomware attack costs exceeded $110 million. In September the hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts was hit by a ransomware attack that shut down its systems at MGM Hotels and Casinos.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The City of Dallas revealed that the Royal ransomware gang that hit the city system in May used a stolen account. In May 2023, a ransomware attack hit the IT systems at the City of Dallas , Texas. CBS News Texas obtained an image the ransomware note dropped by the malware on the infected systems.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

The Blackbaud data breach was the largest health care-related incident of 2020, impacting an estimated two dozen providers and well over 10 million patients. Now, 2,565 patients of addiction treatment center Alina Lodge are being notified that their data was compromised during the massive vendor incident more than a year ago.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group. ” While that is good news from a healthcare perspective, the ransomware operators did obtain something of value. . Check the vendor's advice. Change your password.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

Clout IT hosting company Netgain is is one of a number of vendors that experienced a breach that hit the health care community in the first half of 2021.( “File:NetGain Technologies.png” by Emily.cedargren is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 ). Canada, the Netherlands, and Singapore. Florida Healthy Kids: 3.5 million patients.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2021

American media conglomerate Cox Media Group (CMG) was hit by a ransomware attack that took down live TV and radio broadcast streams in June 2021. The American media conglomerate Cox Media Group (CMG) announced it was hit by a ransomware attack that caused the interruption of the live TV and radio broadcast streams in June 2021.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The leaked information included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health and insurance information, and medical identification numbers. Some people also had their financial account numbers, driver licenses or other government ID numbers, and digital signatures also taken. ALPHV claims to have extracted 4.7 Take your time.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

The recent wave of MOVEit attacks conducted by the Cl0p ransomware gang impacted 1,000 organizations, experts say. The Cl0p ransomware gang exploited the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2023-34362 to hack the platforms used by organizations worldwide and steal their data. based organizations account for 83.9 million PH Tech 1.7

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The training aims to educate employees on phishing attempts that steal personal data such as credit card and email login details. In addition, workers are trained to identify ransomware attacks and business email compromise funds. Encryption and data backup. They protect your electronic devices and accounts from hackers.

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