SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In a recent revelation, security researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a significant data leak affecting one of the United States' largest health insurance companies, Cigna Health. The exposed database offered a unique glimpse into the operations of Cigna Health, one of the nation's largest health insurance providers.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2024

Final thoughts Understanding HIPAA Many people have misconceptions about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and disclosure/privacy. However, most have users create accounts and fill out some version of an "intake" questionnaire prior to using/enrolling in services.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Data Protection and Encryption One of the primary concerns when moving to the cloud is the protection of data, both at rest and in transit. Data encryption is a fundamental security measure that should be implemented to safeguard information from unauthorized access.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2022

Due to the evolving and growing impact of cybersecurity incidents there are some questions starting to arise about the way that insurance companies deal with the costs that are the results of such incidents. But cyber insurance comes in different flavors and sizes. Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. Merck suffered US$1.4

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Malwarebytes

JULY 11, 2022

TikTok is “unacceptable security risk” and should be removed from app stores, says FCC Google to delete location data of trips to abortion clinics IconBurst software supply chain attack offers malicious versions of NPM packages Discord Shame channel goes phishing Verified Twitter accounts phished via hate speech warnings Apple Lockdown (..)

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

First spotted in mid-August 2022 , Venus is known for hacking into victims’ publicly-exposed Remote Desktop services to encrypt Windows devices. Using hard-to-crack unique passwords to protect sensitive data and accounts, as well as enabling multi-factor authentication. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 11, 2022

As a part of this commitment, Samsung developed a TEEGRIS operating system for security that allows partners to use hardware cryptography, encryption, and access controls for users to have a more secure experience. A hacker named “Super Hacker” claimed to have taken control of the account before defacing the account with objectionable photos.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2021

But did you know small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) account for at least half of all ransomware attacks, if not closer to two-thirds, according to the U.S. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s computers, blocking use of the device and all access to their data. Department of Homeland Security? What it is.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 5, 2024

In a ruling issued on May 31, 2024, HHS stated that hospitals and health systems impacted by the Change Healthcare data breach must now require the insurance giant UnitedHealth Group to directly notify affected individuals about potential exposure of their personal and medical information.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

This is why data encryption is the most vital key to cloud security. Encrypted data cannot be accessed in a readable format, even if it is intercepted while in transfer online. 65% of those surveyed also recognize that encryption is the most effective security control for cloud data.

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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 addition, the Japanese Police, supported by Europol, have released a recovery tool designed to recover files encrypted by the LockBit 3.0

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The disclosure comes almost a year after Citrix acknowledged that digital intruders had broken in by probing its employee accounts for weak passwords. It is perhaps best known for selling virtual private networking (VPN) software that lets users remotely access networks and computers over an encrypted connection.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

That transaction included credentials to a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) account apparently set up by a Gunnebo Group employee who wished to access the company’s internal network remotely. Five months later, Gunnebo disclosed it had suffered a cyber attack targeting its IT systems that forced the shutdown of internal servers. .”

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2021

based PrismHR handles everything from payroll processing and human resources to health insurance and tax forms for hundreds of “professional employer organizations” (PEOs) that serve more than two million employees. Hopkinton, Mass.-based PrismHR has not yet responded to requests for comment.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

Screens then started to display a ransom demand, which said files had been encrypted by the NetWalker ransomware virus. Cyber Insurer Provides Help. As Spectra Logic had the foresight to take out cyber insurance , Chubb representatives were professional and helpful, according to Mendoza. The ransom demand was $3.6

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

They sent the data, along with the nude photos, to family and friends through patients’ email accounts. None of the documents posted online were encrypted. HIPAA is short for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was unclear Monday if Hankins & Sohn was storing its data per HIPAA rules.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2021

. “On June 3, 2021, CMG experienced a ransomware incident in which a small percentage of servers in its network were encrypted by a malicious threat actor. CMG discovered the incident on the same day, when CMG observed that certain files were encrypted and inaccessible.” ” continues the notification.

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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. “Royal’s initial access utilized the basic service domain service account, connecting to a server. In May 2023, a ransomware attack hit the IT systems at the City of Dallas , Texas. ” reads the report.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This indicates that your connection is encrypted, making it harder for cybercriminals to intercept your data. Monitor Your Financial Accounts Keeping an eye on your financial accounts is a fundamental part of online shopping safety. Credit cards often provide buyer’s insurance.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 10, 2023

The framework also supports the implementation of security concepts such as encryption, digital signatures, and authentication. PKI is composed of these key components: Public and private keys : The public key is used for encryption, and the corresponding private key is for decryption. 

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

And information is out that the threat actors only encrypted the corporate IT network and not the one outside the network, such as the ones linked to ticket sales and game and stadium related operations on the administrative side.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

NCSC, ICO and the insurers of GiantPay are aware of the incident and are working closely with the company in finding who is behind the attack. Salary dispensing by the payroll giant remains unaffected and so all those receiving the pay via the online accounting services of Giant Group will receive their usual salary by Friday this week.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Keep a close eye on your accounts. So, either check your bank and credit card accounts daily or sign up for free transaction monitoring programs which notify you whenever there is activity in your bank, credit union or credit card accounts. Credit cards offer more protections, and less disruption, for victims of fraud.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Credit cards offer markedly better fraud protections than debit cards , which connect directly to your bank account. Virtual credit cards similarly allow online shoppers to mask their financial accounts. Many financial institutions offer free transaction alerts that notify you when charges hit your account. Look for the lock.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Note- SJRMC has denied involvement of any file encrypting malware in the attack and added that it has notified all the affected patients via email and has asked them to protect them from becoming a victim to identity theft in the future.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 30, 2023

Criminals who gain access to your SSN may use it to steal your identity, damage your credit, and access your financial accounts. When you open accounts with certain banks. Monitor Your Bank and Credit Card Accounts When someone has access to your SSN, they may be able to access your financial accounts.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

“The company recently discovered that an unauthorized party had copied and encrypted information, and took steps towards removing it,” Marriott disclosed in a statement. Monitor your accounts. Check your credit report every day, keep track of your credit score, review major accounts daily if possible.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 11, 2022

It started notifying its customers on May 5th about the data breach and accepted the fact that hackers stole some personal info from their business servers and then encrypted the systems. 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

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While security pros consider bcrypt a strong encryption technique relative to older methods such as MD5 and SHA1, it is still vulnerable to brute-force attacks depending on the password strength. The information leaked was prime for exploitation by other threat actors, especially for insurance scams, the researchers said.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Preliminary Inquires revealed that at least 49 people fell prey to the fraudulent tactics and gave credentials related to their email accounts, respectively. More details about the ransomware group involved in the incident will be updated after confirmation!

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 15, 2023

The most effective way to ensure data security is through encryption and proper key management. Key Management as a Service (KMaaS) allows companies to manage encryption keys more effectively through a cloud-based solution instead of running the service on physical, on-premises hardware.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

“The actors have leveraged privileged accounts to gain access to VMware vCenter Server and reset account passwords [ T1098 ] for ESXi servers in the environment. Use standard user accounts on internal systems instead of?administrative?accounts, ” reads the alert. administrative?accounts,

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2024

Further, although the hacker appears to have to use a tactic known as credential stuffing to access 23andMe’s customer accounts, it does pose wider questions to organisations, IT managers and security experts about the security measures that are used more generally to keep organisational and consumer data safe from threat actors?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2022

The said malicious software is a kind of file encrypting malware that exploits WinRAR app and compresses the files of the victim with a password that is hard to detect. the company as it failed to protect its user data containing banking account info, insurance numbers, ethnic origin details and religion.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

“Fortunately, TGH’s monitoring systems and experienced technology professionals effectively prevented encryption, which would have significantly interrupted the hospital’s ability to provide care for patients.” Stop malicious encryption. Take your time.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The gang that induced the malware is yet to be detected, but information is out that the file encrypting malware spreading group targeted the servers on Sunday and since then the network has been down. Fifth is the news related to a judicial form named Warner Norcross &Judd (WNJ) that reported a ransomware incident yesterday.

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