Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

Healthcare technology company HealthEC disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal information of 4.5 Healthcare technology company HealthEC (HEC) disclosed a data breach that impacted 4.5 million Individuals. million customers of its business partners. ” reads a notice published by the company on its website.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Packaging giant WestRock revealed this week that the recent ransomware attack impacted the company’s IT and operational technology (OT) systems. WestRock did not share details about the security incident, it only confirmed that its staff discovered the attack on January 23.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 1, 2023

The 2023 Data Security Incident Response Report was compiled after gathering responses from more than 1,100 cybersecurity professionals, and it suggests that businesses’ tolerance levels have declined. Now the big question: Is there any benefit in filing a lawsuit against the technology service provider for a data breach?

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2024

As a result, we immediately took steps to secure our systems and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts. Our information technology systems (“IT System”) were restored the next business day, and prescriptions were shipped on time without delay.” ” reads the letter sent to the impacted individuals.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 29, 2024

He has been in the information security and technology field for the past 20 years working in education, financial, telecommunication, healthcare, and insurance sectors. A : The ever-changing technology and threats that come along with it. A : The ever-changing technology and threats that come along with it.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2022

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Krebs on Security

JULY 21, 2023

A review of the executives pages published by the 2022 list of Fortune 100 companies found only four — BestBuy , Cigna , Coca-Cola , and Walmart — that listed a Chief Security Officer (CSO) or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in their highest corporate ranks.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2023

So how will this affect chief information security officers (CISOs) and security programs? Given the perennial skills and staffing shortage in security, it’s unlikely that CISOs will be asked to make deep budget or staffing cuts, yet they may not come out of this period unscathed.

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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. The technologies existing in 2018 will undoubtedly differ from those that exist in 2020. Insurability.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2024

In episode 321, the hosts discuss how connected cars are sharing driving data with insurance companies, potentially leading to increased rates for drivers. The episode also covers a significant update […] The post The TikTok Ban Bill, Your Car is Spying on You, Signal’s Username Update appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 9, 2023

Berengoltz “As decentralized finance and Web3 continue to gain popularity, the need for secure wallet and key management providers is evident,” said Pavel Berengoltz, Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer at Fireblocks.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 18, 2020

Here is Carnival Corporation's ransomware and cyber incident statement, in full: On August 15, 2020, Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc (together, the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") detected a ransomware attack that accessed and encrypted a portion of one brand’s information technology systems. And if so, how much?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

The Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) is a non-profit organization that provides health insurance and medical care services to its members in the Madison metropolitan area of Wisconsin. The Information Technology (IT) Department isolated and secured the organization’s network in response to the incident.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 6, 2024

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a global law firm with a focus on serving clients in the technology, energy, and financial sectors. The firm has offices in multiple countries and is known for its representation of technology and innovation-driven companies.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2024

It is a subsidiary of the partially state-owned Chinese company Wingtech Technology. The Dark Angels (Dunghill) ransomware group claims responsibility for hacking chipmaker Nexperia and stealing 1 TB of the company’s data. Nexperia is a semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2021

Finally the insurer for Joplin paid $320,000 to threat actors. While investigation into the security breach is still ongoing, the insurer for the City opted to pay a $320,00 ransom to avoid that the leak of the stolen info, Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards confirmed this week. ” states the Associated Press.

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Daniel Miessler

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

I think there are four main trends that will play out in the field of information security in the next 20 years. Jeremiah Grossman and I have been talking about the rise of cybersecurity insurance for years now. In short, it’s not smart to bet against insurance. Image from information-age.com.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Kip Boyle is the virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for several companies. In the private sector, he was a CISO for an insurance company, credit card processor, bank, credit union, and IT Managed Service Provider. Kip will present a session on "Cyber Insurance for IT Professionals. "

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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. million Genworth 2.5 million PH Tech 1.7 million “U.S.-based

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Experts warn that the recent attack on building automation giant Johnson Controls may have exposed data of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of products and services primarily focused on building technologies and solutions.

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Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2020

Systems at Xchanging, a subsidiary of Global IT services and solutions provider DXC Technology was hit by ransomware over the weekend. Global IT services and solutions provider DXC Technology disclosed a ransomware attack that infected systems at its Xchanging subsidiary. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

Other economically and technologically advanced countries consistently maintaining a presence in the top ten include Italy, Australia, and Spain. The US consistently takes the first position, significantly surpassing other countries, with a victim count sometimes nearly ten times greater than the second-ranked country.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

. “The Company has also incurred less than $10 million in one-time expenses in the third quarter related to the cybersecurity issue, which consisted of technology consulting services, legal fees and expenses of other third party advisors.”

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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. ” reads the Notice of data breach published by the company.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 3, 2019

Its customer base is comprised of eight of the top 15 banks, four of the top six healthcare insurance and managed care providers, nine of the top 15 property and casualty insurance providers, five of the top 13 pharmaceutical companies, and 11 of the largest 15 federal agencies. Compliance matters.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of products and services primarily focused on building technologies and solutions. Johnson Controls International suffered a ransomware attack that impacted the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2022

How Information Security Breaks The Classic IT Model. That $3.29, even with cyber insurance, is still a significant hit to the organization’s bottom line. Technology Producers and Corporate Consumers. In simple terms, we define the business group as the “consumer” of the technology and IT as the “producer.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The global leader of embedded system software Wind River Systems discloses a data breach that resulted in the theft of customers’ personal information. The company claims its technology is found in more than 2 billion products, it develops run-time software, middleware, development and simulation platforms.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Apple addresses four vulnerabilities in macOS Google removes 17 Joker -infected apps from the Play Store Microsoft took down 18 Azure AD apps used by Chinese Gadolinium APT Mount Locker ransomware operators demand multi-million dollar ransoms Putin proposes new information security collaboration to US, including no-hack pact for election REvil ransomware (..)

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

are subject to laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the HITECH Act), as well as regulations such as the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA). Security, Privacy and Compliance Can Conflict.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

Despite this, a 2019 poll of 1,300 large international organisations by insurance broker wtw found that only 11 per cent of boards have taken direct responsibility for their firms’ cyber security. Few chief information security officers (CISOs) have a close relationship with the board in their organisations?—?many

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

The standard sets guidelines for secure data storage and transmission, with the goal of minimizing credit card fraud and better controlling cardholders’ data. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA is a U.S. law that regulates the handling of protected health information (PHI).

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

There’s plenty of food for thought and perspective for anyone in security leadership or privacy roles in their organisations. We begin with a look at a contentious topic: cyber risk insurance. The blog was inspired by the growing number of organisations coming under pressure to take out insurance cover. Risk vs reward.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The threats were sent to a number of former and current Fred Hutch patients — as well as some who have received care from Hutch partner UW Medicine — and claimed the names, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, medical history, lab results and insurance history of more than 800,000 patients had been compromised.”

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Industry-specific guidelines and requirements. North American Electric Reliability Corp. NERC) standards.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Indeed, companies that persist in viewing cyber and physical security as somehow separate seem to be among the favorite targets of ransomware actors. In the video, the REvil representative stated that the most desirable targets for the group were agriculture companies, manufacturers, insurance firms, and law firms.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

By integrating business ideologies with security initiatives, these inspiring CISOs ensure seamless operation. They also explore many fronts starting from cybersecurity to data privacy and information security with the goal to protect and maintain the security of the organization and help them stay ahead of common dangers.

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