Identity IQ

APRIL 27, 2022

How to Dispose Outdated Electronics to Protect Your Identity. The improper disposal of smartphones and computers is one of the most common ways for a nefarious character to access sensitive information that can lead to identity theft. IdentityIQ. Some even take a device from any manufacturer for recycling.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Manufacturing Data breaches 119

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

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Lake Charles Memorial Health System (LCMHS) disclosed a data breach that affected almost 270,000 patients at its medical centers. The security breach took place on October 21, 2022, when the internal security team detected unusual activity on its computer network. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Computers and Electronics 96

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Data breaches Identity Theft 96

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ambulances rerouted from ransomed hospitals, delayed requisitions and tests, and inaccessible electronic health records contribute to compromised patient care. Emsisoft's report makes a compelling case for the urgent need to ban ransom payments.

Healthcare 106

Healthcare Ransomware Computers and Electronics Identity Theft 106

Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

In a cybersecurity notice, TGH said it noticed unusual activity on its computer systems on May 31, 2023. According to TGH, the criminals did not access the hospital's electronic medical record system. There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Passwords Identity Theft 88

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

I am a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, AccessNow, and the Tor Project; and an advisory board member of Electronic Privacy Information Center and VerifiedVoting.org. As a result, all 143 million US victims are at greater risk of identity theft, and will remain at risk for years to come.

Computers and Electronics 210

Computers and Electronics Identity Theft Internet Internet 210

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By gaining a deeper understanding of application security, companies can take the necessary steps and actions to safeguard their valuable assets and reduce the risk of devastating data breaches. How Does Application Security Work? Application security works through a combination of security controls and best practices.

Mobile 98

Mobile Computers and Electronics Risk DDOS 98