Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2024

In December 2023, Elliptic and Corvus Insurance published a joint research that revealed the group accumulated at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments since early 2022. ” reads the CSA. According to the experts, the ransomware gang has infected over 329 victims, including ABB , Capita , Dish Network , and Rheinmetall.

Ransomware 115

Ransomware Blockchain Retail Insurance 115

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The FCA is proposing amendments to: the UK onshored versions of EU technical standards on strong customer authentication (SCA) and common and secure methods of communication (UK SCA-RTS); its Approach Document on Payment Services and Electronic Money (Approach Document); and. Authentication code.

Authentication 68

Authentication Paper Risk Insurance 68

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

MAY 13, 2019

In the past two years, multiple state bills that have been introduced in the US to provide for cybersecurity requirements and standards to the insurance sector, with recent legislative activity taking place in particular within the States of Ohio, South Carolina, and Michigan. NYDFS: Setting a new bar for state cybersecurity regulation.

Insurance 40

Insurance Cybersecurity Data breaches Financial Services 40

Data Protection Report

JUNE 2, 2021

million settlement with two related insurance companies, relating to violations of two different requirements of the NYDFS cybersecurity regulation during the period 2018 to 2019. This matter began when insurance affiliate #1, licensed by NYDFS, discovered a phishing email in September of 2018. NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation.

Cybersecurity 71

Cybersecurity Insurance Financial Services Phishing 71

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

On November 4, 2013, the China Insurance Regulatory Commission, which is the Chinese regulatory and administrative authority for the insurance sector, issued the Interim Measures for the Management of the Authenticity of Information of Life Insurance Customers (the “Measures”).

Insurance 40

Insurance Personal data Authentication Records Management 40

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

. “The investigation revealed that your personal information was contained in the impacted file. ” Exposed data include name, Social Security Number, and health or medical insurance plan number. The notification states that the company is not aware of any misuse of the exposed personal information.

Data breaches 117

Data breaches Insurance Access Authentication 117

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The company announced to have taken steps to improve the security of its infrastructure after the security breach, such as the adoption of multi-factor authentication protocols, performing an enterprise-wide password reset, and the deployment of endpoint detection solutions. ” continues the notification.

Ransomware 101

Ransomware Insurance Encryption Authentication 101

Data Matters

JANUARY 28, 2022

These recommendations are further detailed below, but two to note in particular: The Advisory recommends that organizations “require multi-factor authentication for all users, without exception.” Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users.

Cybersecurity 157

Cybersecurity Financial Services Authentication Government 157

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The phishing attacks were aimed at senior executives across various industries, primarily in Banking, Financial, Insurance, Property Management and Real Estate, and Manufacturing sectors. EvilProxy actors are using Reverse Proxy and Cookie Injection methods to bypass 2FA authentication – proxyfying victim’s session.

Phishing 115

Phishing Insurance Manufacturing Authentication 115

Data Matters

APRIL 20, 2021

DOL guidance provides a series of questions that should serve as a starting point for this review and includes topics such as the service provider’s information security standards, track record, cybersecurity insurance coverage, and cybersecurity validation techniques.

Cybersecurity 68

Cybersecurity Insurance Risk Compliance 68

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

France Travail data breach impacted 43 Million people Scranton School District in Pennsylvania suffered a ransomware attack Lazarus APT group returned to Tornado Cash to launder stolen funds Moldovan citizen sentenced in connection with the E-Root cybercrime marketplace case UK Defence Secretary jet hit by an electronic warfare attack in Poland Cisco (..)

Data breaches 107

Data breaches Security Computer and Electronics Ransomware 107

IT Governance

JUNE 15, 2022

Meanwhile, ISO 27001 is the international standard that describes best practices for information security management. Organisations can also protect employees’ accounts by implementing MFA (multi-factor authentication). MFA authentication can also be used to protect organisations from the next risk on our list.

Risk 144

Risk Security Passwords Phishing 144

Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Defining Information Security Practices. As a first line of defence, the best way to mitigate against vendor breaches is to make sure the vendor is contractually required to maintain strong information security practices and policies that are in line with legal and industry-specific standards. Concluding Remarks.

Risk 117

Risk Cybersecurity Insurance Data breaches 117

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The stolen information allegedly included names and identifying information, hashed passwords, security questions and answers, family information, Social Security numbers, lab results, health insurance information, doctor’s names, and medical conditions, among other things.

Data breaches 83

Data breaches Computer and Electronics Security Insurance 83

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Stolen data spans from 2006 and 2019, local media outlets have confirmed their authenticity. Threat actors are also offering a file containing information from 2020 to those that will buy the database. ” continues the post.

Sales 100

Sales Insurance Analytics Authentication 100

Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In total, information for approximately 2.1 According to the settlement agreement, the AG concluded that EyeMed’s security practices did not meet the requirements of the SHIELD Act with respect to four requirements: authentication, password management, logging and monitoring, and data retention in the email account.

Passwords 98

Passwords Financial Services Authentication Insurance 98

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Disrupt LockBit Ransomware Variant Reward Offers for Information on LockBit Leaders and Designating Affiliates Darknet Drug Dealers Arrested After Packages of Meth-Laced Adderall Repeatedly Returned to Sender LockBit ransomware gang has over $110 million in unspent bitcoin Malware Anatsa Trojan Returns: Targeting Europe and Expanding Its Reach Migo (..)

Military 96

Military Security Ransomware Insurance 96

Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2022

.” The CPU will address critical vulnerabilities in Oracle Essbase, Graph Server and Client, Secure Backup, Communications Applications, Communications, Construction and Engineering, Enterprise Manager, Financial Services Applications, Fusion Middleware, Insurance Applications, PeopleSoft, Support Tools, and Utilities Applications.

Communications 106

Communications Financial Services Big data Retail 106

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The compromised data included contact details, national insurance numbers and bank account details, as well as special category data, including ethnic origin, religion, details of any disabilities, sexual orientation and health information.

Security 97

Security Personal data GDPR Insurance 97

Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2023

The discovered database was not protected by authentication. The security loophole resulted in millions of private documents being revealed to the public. Worryingly, it also allowed threat actors to modify the data, changing salary amounts and details of bank accounts used for salary payments.

Privacy 88

Privacy Insurance Personal data Phishing 88

Hunton Privacy

JULY 16, 2021

Contingency planning for relationship terminations.

Risk 81

Risk Insurance Sales Encryption 81

Data Matters

MARCH 12, 2019

The Safeguards Rule specifies that financial institutions subject to the FTC’s jurisdiction must develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program for handling customer data. Aligning the Safeguards Rule with State Regimes.

Privacy 68

Privacy IT Information Security Insurance 68

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

On 2 September, it confirmed that an unauthorised party had accessed or removed some of its files, some of which contained confidential patient information. Compromised information included patients’ names, dates of birth, postal addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnosis and treatment information, and health insurance information.

Data Privacy 97

Data Privacy Privacy Libraries Security 97

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

ViperSoftX uses more sophisticated encryption and anti-analysis techniques Atomic macOS Stealer is advertised on Telegram for $1,000 per month CISA warns of a critical flaw affecting Illumina medical devices OpenAI reinstates ChatGPT service in Italy after meeting Garante Privacy’s demands Cisco discloses a bug in the Prime Collaboration Deployment (..)

Security 91

Security Ransomware Cybersecurity Authentication 91

Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

Other top 4 targeted industries include Manufacturing, Insurance, Technology, and Financial Services seeing 15%, 9%, 7%, and 6% of the campaign traffic respectively.” Experts warn that the Energy sector was a major focus of this campaign, followed by manufacturing, and insurance. ” continues the report.

Phishing 88

Phishing Energy and Utilities Insurance Manufacturing 88

Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 2023

Credential stuffing is a type of attack in which hackers use automation and lists of compromised usernames and passwords to defeat authentication and authorization mechanisms, with the end goal of account takeover (ATO) and/or data exfiltration.” What is credential stuffing? ” said Gal.

Data breaches 91

Data breaches Passwords Insurance Access 91

Data Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2019

These controls include the following: Implement multifactor authentication: Multifactor authentication is widely lauded as the most effective control to detect and prevent unauthorized access. Insurance: The firm should communicate with its insurance company and review policy coverage. standard login passwords).

Data breaches 60

Data breaches Insurance Authentication Risk 60

Data Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2019

These controls include the following: Implement multifactor authentication: Multifactor authentication is widely lauded as the most effective control to detect and prevent unauthorized access. Insurance: The firm should communicate with its insurance company and review policy coverage. standard login passwords).

Data breaches 60

Data breaches Insurance Authentication Risk 60

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

These should include performing penetration tests and vulnerability scans to ensure the knowledge and level of current system and security protocols. As budget constraints allow, consider options in authentication or barrier layers to decrease or eliminate the viability of phishing.

Passwords 81

Passwords Phishing Authentication Communications 81

Hunton Privacy

JULY 23, 2015

A brief summary of the data security requirements for health insurers and state contractors is set forth below: Health Insurers. Implement access controls and authentication measures to ensure that access to personal information is limited only to those who need it in connection with their job function.

Insurance 49

Insurance Data breaches Encryption Authentication 49

Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2021

Astoria Company LLC is a lead generation company that leverages on a network of websites to collect information on a person that may be looking for discounted car loans, different medical insurance, or even payday loans. DATABASE SALE ON DARKWEB MARKETS. ” continues the experts.

Data breaches 108

Data breaches Sales Insurance Marketing 108

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

It applies to any “Covered Entity,” which is defined broadly to include “any Person operating under or required to operate under a license, registration, charter, certificate, permit, accreditation or similar authorization under the Banking Law, the Insurance Law or the Financial Services Law.”

Cybersecurity 104

Cybersecurity Financial Services Data breaches Insurance 104

Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2022

In response to this incident, Broward Health is taking steps to prevent similar security breaches in the future. The company forced a password reset and is implementing multifactor authentication for all users of its systems. ” continues the letter.

Data breaches 85

Data breaches Passwords Insurance Access 85

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 17, 2019

The settlement resolves a multistate litigation arising out of a May 2015 data breach in which hackers infiltrated WebChart, a web application run by MIE, and stole the electronic Protected Health Information (“ePHI”) of over 3.9 million individuals. Notably, the lawsuit was the first-ever multistate litigation alleging claims under HIPAA.

Data breaches 58

Data breaches IT Insurance Privacy 58

Data Protection Report

APRIL 22, 2021

On April 14, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced a $3 million settlement with insurance company National Securities Corp. NSC), relating to violations of three different requirements of the NYDFS cybersecurity regulation during the period 2018 to 2020. NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation.

Cybersecurity 94

Cybersecurity Financial Services Phishing Compliance 94

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Check your cyber insurance policy. Also ensure you have contacts with cyber security intelligence services. Ensure that all software and firmware across your network (including BYOD) are patched with the latest information security patches to close down known vulnerabilities that could otherwise be exploited.

Passwords 98

Passwords Phishing Risk Access 98

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 24, 2022

On October 18, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services announced a settlement with EyeMed, a licensed life, accident, and health insurer, with respect to a security incident that occurred in 2020.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Personal data Risk Financial Services 52