In 2020, a cybercrime operation known as ShinyHunters breached nearly 50 organizations, security researchers say. And this year, it shows no signs of slowing down - it's already hacked e-commerce site Bonobo and dating site MeetMindful.
In light of the threat of ransomware attacks, healthcare organizations need to take extra steps to ensure their systems are adequately backed up - and that those backups are protected, says Martin Littmann of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. He'll be a speaker at ISMG's Virtual Cybersecurity Summit: Healthcare.
Three North Koreans have been indicted for allegedly taking part in a criminal conspiracy that attempted to steal or extort $1.3 billion in cryptocurrency and cash from banks and other organizations around the world, the U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday.
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., is demanding more information from the FBI and the EPA about the Feb. 5 hacking of a water treatment facility in Oldsmar, Florida. Meanwhile, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is requesting that the FBI provide "all assistance necessary" to the investigation.
Cybercriminal gangs operating darknet stolen payment card marketplaces are scrambling to attract customers from the now-closed Joker's Stash card market, according to the security firms Kela and Flashpoint.
A California medical imaging group practice says vulnerabilities in its picture archiving and communications system left patient data at risk of unauthorized access for more than a year.
A remote code vulnerability in the Android version of the file-sharing app SHAREit could allow hackers to tamper with the app's permissions, enabling them to steal sensitive data, reports security firm Trend Micro.
Mike Hamilton, founder and CISO of CI Security, followed an unusual path that led him to a career in cybersecurity. He says those who, like him, lack a formal education in security can build successful CISO careers.
South Korean intelligence officials allege that North Korean hackers attempted to steal COVID-19 vaccine and treatment data by hacking the U.S. pharmaceutical firm Pfizer.
The Biden administration is reviewing former President Donald Trump's policies addressing potential national security and cybersecurity concerns about Chinese-owned companies as it develops new plans for dealing with a wide range of issues tied to China.
COVID-19 didn’t spark digital transformation – it accelerated it. And as a result, what used to be cybersecurity’s IAM exceptions are now the rule. It’s a new reality and a new opportunity for the zero trust model, says Dr. Amit Sinha of Zscaler.
French cybersecurity authorities are warning that widely used, open-source IT monitoring software called Centreon appears to have been hit by Russian hackers. But unlike the SolarWinds supply chain attack, in this campaign, attackers appear to have hacked outdated, unpatched versions of the software.
Microsoft has patched a 12-year-old vulnerability in Microsoft Defender that, if exploited, could enable nonadministrative users to escalate privilege in the application. The patch was made after security firm SentinelOne recently notified Microsoft about the flaw.
Her title says "information security," but Radian CISO Donna Ross considers herself more of a security risk officer. It's an important distinction that drives her approach to technology, leadership and communicating with senior leadership.
Our website uses cookies. Cookies enable us to provide the best experience possible and help us understand how visitors use our website. By browsing healthcareinfosecurity.com, you agree to our use of cookies.