KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

This data makes it clear that security awareness training designed to educate users on the need to be continually vigilant, regardless of the device, is critical to an organization remaining protected against attacks. DOS boot sector viruses, password guessing, USB autorun malware, misconfigurations, etc.),

Phishing 86

Phishing Security awareness Insurance Cybersecurity 86

IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Brazilian health insurance firm Fisco Saúde hit by cyber attack (unknown). Spain’s Generali España insurance company says it was hacked (unknown). AstraZeneca password lapse exposed patient data (unknown). Brookfield admits ‘blackout pen’ error led to sharing of special education students’ information (unknown).

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Insurance 115

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2020

Cyber insurance has in some regions encouraged victims to pay as it is cheaper than remediation in some cases. Weak passwords will continue to be exploited as attackers monetise credentials. Education is also becoming increasingly important when protecting organisations. Ransomware will continue to increase.

Security 98

Security IoT Phishing Ransomware 98

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Toronto residents’ CERB payments on hold after fraudulent employment insurance claims (700) Kentucky’s unemployment system suffers another breach (unknown) Defence supplier PULAU Corporation says it has been hacked (unknown) American Payroll Association notifying those affected by cyber attack (unknown). Cyber attacks. Hitachi Chemical Co.

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Manufacturing 122

IT Governance

MARCH 2, 2020

Preschool services provider Educational Enrichment Systems discloses cyber attack (unknown). Quebec teachers’ data stolen in password breach (360,000). Pacific Specialty Insurance Company notifies plan members of 2019 data breach (unknown). Arizona Department of Education exposes parents’ scholarship accounts (7,000).

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Personal data 145

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 17, 2019

Arizona and 15 other states (the “Multistate AGs”) filed the suit in December 2018, asserting claims under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (“HIPAA”) as well as various applicable state data protection laws. Notably, the lawsuit was the first-ever multistate litigation alleging claims under HIPAA.

Data breaches 58

Data breaches IT Insurance Privacy 58

Armstrong Archives

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ensures individuals’ health data protection and privacy. This includes insurance companies, nurses, and doctors. This method requires more than just a password to access sensitive data. There are severe consequences if someone breaks the rules listed in the HIPAA.

Computer and Electronics 52

Computer and Electronics Insurance Compliance Risk 52

eDiscovery Daily

JANUARY 30, 2020

This while the Insurance Journal reported (via Reuters – hat tip again to Ride the Lightning) last week that U.S. insurers are ramping up cyber-insurance rates by as much as 25% and trying to curb exposure to vulnerable customers after a surge of costly claims. You can register to attend here. So, what do you think?

Ransomware 69

Ransomware Cybersecurity Insurance Education 69

KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The services of the website allowed those who sign up and pay for the service to anonymously make spoofed calls, send recorded messages, and intercept one-time passwords," Europol says. Budget Ammo] Cyber Insurers Turn Attention to Catastrophic Hacks. Save My Spot!

Security awareness 90

Security awareness Phishing Risk Insurance 90

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. See the Top Rootkit Scanners.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Cybersecurity Phishing Encryption 145

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Among those affected was SAP SE. The researchers discovered credentials that provided access to 95,592,696 artifacts, as well as download permissions and some deploy operations.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Energy and Utilities Data breaches 52

IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2022

Morrow, OD notifies patients of data security incident (unknown) Ukrainian websites struck by DDoS attacks as Russia launches invasion (unknown) Cookware distribution giant Meyer discloses data breach (unknown) CVS Pharmacy discloses security incident (6,221) Ethos Technologies targeted in ‘sophisticated’ cyber attack (13,300) South Shore Hospital (..)

Data breaches 134

Data breaches Ransomware Government Blockchain 134

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

It means physically securing servers and user devices, managing and controlling access, application security and patching, maintaining thoroughly tested, usable data backups and educating employees. Require strong passwords. Strong passwords are your company’s first defense in protecting data and customer information.

Security 40

Security Data breaches Data Privacy Compliance 40

IT Governance

MAY 2, 2023

Additionally, billing information, insurance numbers and other financial details were stolen in the attack. More worryingly, the same database contained usernames, email addresses and encrypted passwords. In a statement, Shields said that it “takes the confidentiality, privacy, and security of information in our care seriously.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Access 105

eDiscovery Daily

JANUARY 10, 2019

In response to the hack, the attorneys general from Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina and Wisconsin have jointly filed a cross-state lawsuit alleging multiple violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Data breaches 41

Data breaches Cybersecurity Computer and Electronics Insurance 41

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

MCNA Insurance MCNA Insurance, also known as MCNA Dental, was caught up in a cyber hacking incident last week, in which 112 covered entities were affected. MCNA Insurance later confirmed that 8,923,662 people were affected in the incident and said the breach was a result of a ransomware attack.

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 122

HIPAA

OCTOBER 21, 2013

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability of Act demands that all HIPAA covered businesses prevent unauthorized access to “Protected Health Information” or PHI. The Privacy and Security Rules require that healthcare businesses educate and train workers regarding policies and procedures for HIPAA compliance.

Compliance 31

Compliance Education Encryption Insurance 31

HIPAA

OCTOBER 21, 2013

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability of Act demands that all HIPAA covered businesses prevent unauthorized access to “Protected Health Information” or PHI. The Privacy and Security Rules require that healthcare businesses educate and train workers regarding policies and procedures for HIPAA compliance.

Compliance 28

Compliance Education Encryption Insurance 28

HIPAA

OCTOBER 21, 2013

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability of Act demands that all HIPAA covered businesses prevent unauthorized access to “Protected Health Information” or PHI. The Privacy and Security Rules require that healthcare businesses educate and train workers regarding policies and procedures for HIPAA compliance.

Compliance 28

Compliance Education Encryption Insurance 28

IT Governance

MARCH 5, 2024

Affected information includes users’ names, email addresses, IP addresses and encrypted passwords. TB Turtlemint Source (New) Insurance India Yes 1,800,000 Chunghwa Telecom Source (New) Telecoms Taiwan Yes 1.7 The threat actor, KryptonZambie, listed a 5.93

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information.

Encryption 113

Encryption IT Passwords IoT 113

IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

According to a listing on a popular hacking forum, the database includes customers’ names, email addresses, hashed passwords, and more. Source (New) Finance USA Yes 3,494 Woodruff Sawyer Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 3,087 Blackburn College Source (New) Education USA Yes 3,039 CAIRE Inc. The claim is yet to be verified.

Data Privacy 87

Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 87

Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

education information. In addition, the business must ensure that all individuals responsible for handling requests and compliance with AB 375 are educated about relevant aspects of the bill and how to direct consumers to exercise their rights under these sections. Specific categories defined as personal information include.

GDPR 79

GDPR Privacy Sales Data breaches 79

KnowBe4

APRIL 25, 2023

link] [Head Scratcher] More Companies With Cyber Insurance Are Hit by Ransomware Than Those Without? In an interesting twist, new data hints that organizations with cyber insurance may be relying on it too much, instead of shoring up security to ensure attacks never succeed. Date/Time: Wednesday, May 3, @ 2:00 PM (ET) Save My Spot!

Insurance 73

Insurance Security awareness Phishing Ransomware 73

IT Governance

JANUARY 23, 2024

The leaked information allegedly includes customers’ names, dates of birth, email addresses, passwords and phone numbers. Data breached: 10,870,524 lines. Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks: full list This week, we’ve found 130,036,285 records known to be compromised, and 116 organisations suffering a newly disclosed incident.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

education information. In addition, the business must ensure that all individuals responsible for handling requests and compliance with AB 375 are educated about relevant aspects of the bill and how to direct consumers to exercise their rights under these sections. Specific categories defined as personal information include.

GDPR 60

GDPR Privacy Sales Data breaches 60

Information Governance Perspectives

JULY 23, 2020

My wife, who happens to be an insurance defense attorney, well, we were closely following some of the court challenges, specifically in Wisconsin as they relate to public health measures in response to COVID. You may have gotten an email from them asking you to reset your password. Passwords. It’s not uniform by any means.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Passwords Risk IT 52

IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2024

GB database includes names, email addresses, phone numbers and passwords. GB Rebekah Children’s Services Source (New) Non-profit USA Yes 2,805 Butte School District Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Education USA Yes 2,658 Dignity Health Nevada St. Data breached: >7,000,000 records. Vauxhall Motors database with 5.5

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

KnowBe4

APRIL 11, 2023

We already know that 10% of threats get past security solutions, so we're left with educating the user to stop attacks. Blog post with links: [link] Do Users Put Your Organization at Risk With Browser-saved Passwords? Find out now if browser-saved passwords are putting your organization at risk.

Passwords 79

Passwords Phishing Ransomware Security awareness 79

eDiscovery Daily

JANUARY 9, 2018

Here are three cases related to privilege issues, including one where the court granted a quick peek request by the plaintiff, citing the “court’s heavy caseload and limited resources”: Putting Information on File Share Site without Protection Waives Privilege, Court Rules : In Harleysville Insurance Co. Holding Funeral Home, Inc.

e-Discovery 39

e-Discovery Computer and Electronics Communications Cloud 39

Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

According to Dailymotion, the attack took the form of a guessing game of sorts, the passwords of some Dailymotion accounts being drawn from a huge number of known login/password combinations, or by using passwords stolen from websites unrelated to Dailymotion. This strategy is made easier with a password manager.

Risk 40

Risk Passwords Data breaches Authentication 40

Data Protection Report

MARCH 7, 2024

The proposed regulations anticipate exempting data transactions “to the extent that they are ordinarily incident to and part of the provision of financial services” including: (i) banking, capital-markets, or financial-insurance services; (ii) a financial activity authorized by 12 U.S.C. §

Access 58

Access Military Compliance Personal data 58

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

There also were a range of top executives from other fields, including finance (JPMorgan Chase, TIAA and US Bancorp), insurance, education, and critical infrastructure water and energy. Security Training and Education Pledged. ” Google, Microsoft Pledge Money. Further reading: Zero Trust Can’t Protect Everything.

Cybersecurity 117

Cybersecurity Education Authentication Security awareness 117

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Board-management discussions about cyber risk should include identification of which risks to avoid, which to accept, and which to mitigate or transfer through insurance, as well as specific plans associated with each approach. Principle 5. Authentication and Lifecycle Management. Federation and Assertions.

Cybersecurity 60

Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

IT Governance

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The education sector accounted for 20 of the 102 publicly disclosed incidents listed this month – with the majority being ransomware. September saw students around the globe returning to classes, only to be met with an avalanche of cyber attacks. Indeed, ransomware was the most common threat across all sectors. In other news….

Data breaches 140

Data breaches Ransomware Government IoT 140

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

These controls include: Active Directory (AD): Manages users, groups, and passwords as a fundamental access control for an organization and the basis for most other security tools. Cybersecurity training : Educates employees regarding basic best practices to recognize attacks, avoid scams, and protect against breaches or data loss.

Security 117

Security Cloud Cybersecurity Risk 117

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

Cybersecurity 110

Cybersecurity Ransomware Passwords Cloud 110