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. “The investigation concluded that the unauthorized actor may have obtained personal information between April 18 and April 23, 2023.”

Data breaches 104

Data breaches Healthcare Insurance Identity Theft 104

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Since 2013 and the most recent set of updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), U.S. In particular, information security and risk management tools have been a part of nearly every compliance investment that providers have.

Insurance 114

Insurance Information Security Accountability Technology 114

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

They have a range of market insurance products backed by international company, Allianz Group. “It is important to note that our systems are secure. Firstmac Limited, one of the largest non-bank lenders in Australia, disclosed a data breach. ” continues the notice.

Data breaches 97

Data breaches Cyber Attacks Identity Theft Banking 97

CSO Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2022

The larger and more international your corporation, the more alphabet soup of technology compliance regulations need to be followed: the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the American Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the guidance by the (..)

Insurance 128

Insurance Internet Internet Technology 128

Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

The company suggests reviewing account and benefits statements, explanation of benefits statements, and monitoring free credit reports for suspicious activity and detecting errors. “Suspicious activity should be promptly reported to relevant parties including an insurance company, health care provider, and/or financial institution.”

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft 109

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 303

Banking Government Information Security Authentication 303

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 90

Artificial Intelligence Data breaches Scams Insurance 90

Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS Understanding HIPAA Mental health apps collect a wealth of personal information Information collection extends past user disclosure Mental health apps may share your information with third parties Can users protect their privacy while using mental health apps?

Advertising 52

Advertising Insurance Accountability Data Analyst 52

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 84

Ransomware Insurance Data breaches Identity Theft 84

Daniel Miessler

MARCH 20, 2022

I’m starting a new series with this 2022 edition where I think about what Information Security could or should look like in the distant future—say in 2050. In the next 15-30 years we’ll see a move from wizardry to accounting—and a much more Operational Technology approach to the discipline in general.

InfoSec 180

InfoSec Insurance Engineering Technology 180

Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

CJH) is alerting more than 36,000 UPMC patients that some of their personal data may have been inappropriately accessed as the result of an information security breach at the company,” the notice reads. “This event did not occur at UPMC or affect the security of its electronic patient records or other computer systems.”

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Insurance 105

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2024

Potentially compromised information includes name, date of birth, address, Social Security number, medical information, and health insurance information. Additionally, they are sharing information on safeguarding against tax fraud, contacting consumer reporting agencies, and obtaining free credit reports.

Identity Theft 92

Identity Theft Ransomware Data breaches Insurance 92

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 79

Insurance Data breaches Cyber Attacks Education 79

Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2024

. “While the investigation remains ongoing, the impacted personal information identified thus far varies by individual but may have included name, contact information (e.g., email address, phone number), date of birth, social security number, driver’s license or other government identification, financial details (e.g.,

Data breaches 96

Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Banking 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 86

Ransomware Insurance Data breaches Cybersecurity 86

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.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Ransomware 105

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For the last eight-plus years, I've been working as a fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Before that, I worked as a full-time CISO for an insurance company for seven years. I've redacted the sources, but our customers are offering SaaS and selling to large insurance companies. Here's the first example.

Insurance 92

Insurance Passwords CISO Cybersecurity 92

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The headlines immediately attempted to lay the blame, in large part, on the fact that Equifax’s chief information security officer was a music major and did not have a background in technology. Insurability. Equifax was not special in this regard. Related: How social media is used to spread malware, influence elections.

Data privacy 164

Data privacy Data breaches Insurance Information Security 164

Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2021

Experts found a DB containing sensitive health insurance data belonging to customers of US insurance giant Humana. An SQL database containing what appears to be highly sensitive health insurance data of more than 6,000 patients has been leaked on a popular hacker forum. What was leaked? Drug prescription listings).

Insurance 112

Insurance Identity Theft Passwords Phishing 112

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 84

Insurance Data breaches Education Ransomware 84

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Compromised data may include the Social Security number (SSN), date of birth, driver’s license/state identification number, and taxpayer identification number. The attackers also gained access to medical information and health insurance information of some individuals. based organizations account for 83.9

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Insurance Identity Theft Education 106

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 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.

Cybercrime 94

Cybercrime Spyware Data breaches Antivirus 94

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2023

TFS offers various financial products, including auto loans, leases, and insurance solutions. The company told them that threat actors gained access to full names, residence addresses, contract information, lease-purchase details, and IBAN (International Bank Account Number).

Financial Services 109

Financial Services Data breaches Identity Theft Banking 109

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2023

The compromised information varied for each person and could have included: name, contact information, Social Security Number, date of birth, health information, insurance information, and medical identification numbers. Norton Healthcare is offering impacted individuals two years of credit monitoring.

Healthcare 114

Healthcare Data breaches Ransomware Insurance 114

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 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 Milliman Solutions 1.2

Data breaches 107

Data breaches Hacking Retail Identity Theft 107

Security Affairs

JANUARY 6, 2024

In December 2023, the law firm announced that it was working out a settlement with class action plaintiffs who said their personal information was compromised in a March 2023 data breach.

Data breaches 102

Data breaches Insurance Technology Government 102

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

-based cyber intelligence firm Hold Security , KrebsOnSecurity in March told Gunnebo about a financial transaction between a malicious hacker and a cybercriminal group which specializes in deploying ransomware. ” It remains unclear whether the stolen RDP credentials were a factor in this incident.

Hacking 345

Hacking Ransomware Banking Accountability 345

Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2023

On December 30, 2022, Wabtec started notifying impacted individuals and encouraged t them remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing their financial account statements and credit reports for any anomalies. ” concludes Wabtec.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Identity Theft Insurance Data breaches 88

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

For some of the impacted individuals, threat actors also gained access to Social Security Numbers (SSNs), Medicare/Medicaid ID numbers, and certain Health Insurance information. The company has no evidence that any of patients’ information has been misused. based organizations account for 83.9 million “U.S.-based

Data breaches 91

Data breaches Insurance Healthcare Hacking 91

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Cyber Insurance: US cyber insurance premiums soared by 50% in 2022, reaching $7.2 million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. He holds a degree of Computer Science from Iqra University and specializes in Information Security & Data Privacy. million, up 15% in three years.

Social Engineering 120

Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Cyber Insurance IoT 120

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Threat actors hacked into the employee email system of the UMass Memorial Health healthcare system, potentially accessing the personal information of thousands of patients. The security breach took place between June 2020 and January and impacted more than 209,048 individuals.

Healthcare 91

Healthcare Insurance Data breaches Hacking 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 89

Data breaches Identity Theft Accountability Passwords 89

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

.” reads a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 18, 2024. ” The company pointed out that it does not store Social Security numbers and financial information in its systems. .” ” concludes the Form 8-K.

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Retail Insurance Passwords 111

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

The top 10 groups, based on the number of victims, collectively account for 59% of the total victims in 2023. The most active group in 2023: LockBit According to the data presented by the Cybernews research team, 66 active ransomware groups were identified and operating within the digital landscape in 2023.

Ransomware 118

Ransomware Manufacturing Retail Insurance 118

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

TFS offers various financial products, including auto loans, leases, and insurance solutions. Leaked sample data includes financial documents, invoices, hashed account passwords, passport scans, and more. It is a subsidiary of Toyota and provides a range of financial services to Toyota customers and dealerships worldwide.

Financial Services 119

Financial Services Hacking Ransomware Data breaches 119

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

” The Company states that its cybersecurity insurance will cover the financial losses and future expenses, however, the full scope of the costs and related impacts has yet to be determined. The types of impacted information varied by individual.

Ransomware 115

Ransomware Insurance Banking Hacking 115

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2022

“In an effort to deliver high quality services to its community, Advocate Aurora Health uses the services of several third-party vendors to measure and evaluate information concerning the trends and preferences of its patients as they use our websites. .

Data breaches 112

Data breaches Healthcare Insurance Accountability 112