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FBI Alert: Maze Ransomware Attacks Surge Against Business
Posted January 8, 2020 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Data Breach, Malware
The FBI warns businesses about surging Maze ransomware attacks following LockerGoga and MegaCortex. Learn how to...
Twitter API Flaw Exposed 17 Million Phone Numbers
Posted December 26, 2019 in Data Breach, Malware, Compliance
Security researcher Ibrahim Balic found a Twitter flaw matching user accounts to 17 million phone numbers. See how...
Ransomware Attack Shuts Down New Orleans: Full Story
Posted December 14, 2019 in Ransomware, Data Breach, HIPAA, Malware
A Friday the 13th ransomware attack crippled the entire city of New Orleans. See how it happened, the response, and...
Sentara Hospital HIPAA Violation: A Costly Mistake
Posted December 10, 2019 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Compliance
Sentara Hospital doubled down on a HIPAA breach affecting 300+ facilities instead of reporting properly. Learn what...
Russian Hackers Demand $14M from Nursing Home Chain
Posted December 9, 2019 in HIPAA, Compliance, Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware
Hackers targeted a nursing home chain for $14 million because healthcare cybersecurity is notoriously weak. Learn why...
Cyborg Ransomware Spreads via Fake Windows Updates
Posted December 9, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Researchers found Cyborg ransomware delivered through fake Windows Update emails. Learn how to identify these...
Durham Clinic Looted After Gas Explosion Disaster
Posted November 19, 2019 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Digital Forensics
Looters broke into a Durham health clinic after a devastating gas explosion that injured 25 people. See the security...
HIPAA Violations Now Top $100 Billion: Key Takeaways
Posted November 13, 2019 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Cloud Security
HIPAA fines are skyrocketing and can cripple businesses. Learn the top violation categories, recent enforcement...
Project Nightingale: Google Accesses Patient Health Data
Posted November 13, 2019 in AI, HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach
Ascension shares millions of patient records with Google under Project Nightingale. See the privacy risks and what...
Social Media Ad Spend Rises to Third Largest Channel
Posted November 13, 2019 in Malware, Data Breach, Compliance
Global social media ad spending is projected to grow 20% this year. Discover why it is now the third-largest...
Reductor Malware Breaks Encryption on Windows Systems
Posted October 8, 2019 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
Kaspersky uncovered Reductor, sophisticated malware that breaks web encryption on Windows machines. Learn how this...
FBI Issues Critical Malware Warning for Businesses
Posted October 5, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
The FBI warned U.S. businesses about high-impact malware threats targeting critical infrastructure. Discover the...