Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The company notified via mail hundreds of individuals that were impacted by the security breach and that that have had their personal data exposed in the attack. . “On June 3, 2021, CMG experienced a ransomware incident in which a small percentage of servers in its network were encrypted by a malicious threat actor.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

This week, we discuss a security flaw affecting 1Password, Dashlane, KeePass and LastPass; the prevalence of historic vulnerabilities in corporate IT systems; the increase in formjacking attacks; and Wendy’s $50 million data breach settlement. Each password manager also attempted to scrub secrets from memory.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

Screens then started to display a ransom demand, which said files had been encrypted by the NetWalker ransomware virus. Cyber Insurer Provides Help. As Spectra Logic had the foresight to take out cyber insurance , Chubb representatives were professional and helpful, according to Mendoza. The ransom demand was $3.6

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The latter is the 2019 data security law known as the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act. When you enter personal information on our Site, we encrypt transmissions involving such information using secure protocols.” In total, information for approximately 2.1 Background.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The Division of Consumer Affairs alleged that the fertility clinic violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (“HIPAA”) Privacy and Security Rules by removing protected health information (“PHI”) safeguards. Neafsey said in a statement regarding the breach.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 22, 2024

The photo will expedite the recovery process and help when filing a police report or a possible claim with your insurance company. Notify the security team Once you’ve disconnected the affected systems, notify your IT security team of the attack. Start by updating your system passwords, then recover your data from backups.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The stolen laptops contained policyholder electronic Protected Health Information (“ePHI”), including names, addresses, birth dates, insurance identifications and, in some cases, Social Security numbers and clinical data. The policyholder data was password protected but not encrypted, in violation of HIPAA and HITECH.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

We identified 102 security incidents throughout the month, which is the second largest figure so far this year – trailing only August (112). Meanwhile, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. Cyber attacks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

After gaining access to the target’s VPN server, Daixin actors move laterally via Secure Shell (SSH) and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). . “The actors have leveraged privileged accounts to gain access to VMware vCenter Server and reset account passwords [ T1098 ] for ESXi servers in the environment. ” reads the alert.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Also read: The Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers Secure and Fast Enough for Business. Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. Cyberattack Statistics. Ransomware.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the first week of January, the pharmaceutical giant Merck quietly settled its years-long lawsuit over whether or not its property and casualty insurers would cover a $700 million claim filed after the devastating NotPetya cyberattack in 2017. The 9/11 attacks cost insurers and reinsurers $47 billion. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2021

Protecting your organization from IT security risks is an ongoing, fluid task. Proactively identifying, mitigating and remediating security threats is one of the biggest challenges today’s global businesses face. Components of Security Risk Assessments. Password protocols. Encryption strength. Endpoint protection.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a malware analysis report (MAR) that includes technical details about web shells employed by Iranian hackers. The post US CISA report shares details on web shells used by Iranian hackers appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

But with a proactive approach to data security, organizations can fight back against the seemingly endless waves of threats. IBM Security X-Force found the most common threat on organizations is extortion, which comprised more than a quarter (27%) of all cybersecurity threats in 2022. Where do data breaches originate?

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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. Healthcare has become more interconnected than ever, making it important to protect patients’ sensitive information.

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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.

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OneHub

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Whether you work with enterprise businesses exclusively, or are trying to make the switch, knowing how to share documents securely and safely is important. Find out how to share files securely with enterprise businesses in this short guide. Types of Enterprise Files That Need to Be Shared Securely. Insurance documents.

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IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2023

The link could direct users to a mock-up of YouTube’s website and ask them to log in for security purposes. Anyone who has provided their login credentials when responding to this message should assume that they’ve handed their password to the scammers. YouTube has said its team are investigating the phishing campaign. “We’re

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The Cyber Essentials scheme is a world-leading assurance mechanism for organisations of all sizes to help demonstrate that the most critical cyber security controls have been implemented. Deficient access controls result in security breaches. Secure your access controls.

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Hunton Privacy

MAY 9, 2019

The expanded definition also includes any of these data elements or combination thereof without the consumer’s name if the data is not encrypted or redacted, or if the data would enable a person to commit identity theft. HB 1071 provides that if the breach involves a username or password, an entity may provide notice by email.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2020

The images include scans of government-issued IDs, retail club membership and loyalty cards, NRA membership cards, gift cards, credit cards with all details exposed (including CVV), medical insurance cards, medical marijuana ID cards, and more. ” continues the report. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – Lokibot malware, Coronavirus).

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Hunton Privacy

APRIL 24, 2015

On April 8, 2015, a New York Assemblyman introduced the Data Security Act in the New York State Assembly that would require New York businesses to implement and maintain information security safeguards. physical safeguards, such as disposing of electronic media so that the information cannot be read or reconstructed.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Meanwhile, the bastion of password security, LastPass, announced that its systems had been breached – although the organisation is confident that customers’ details remain secure. In total, we identified 112 publicly disclosed security incidents in August, resulting in 97,456,345 compromised records. Cyber attacks.

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 24, 2020

On March 21, 2020, the data security provisions of New York’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (“SHIELD Act”) went into effect. Private information” means either: A user name or e-mail address in combination with a password or security question and answer that would permit access to an online account; or.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Browse online using secure networks.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2020

system-on-chip maker MaxLinear disclosed a security incident, Maze ransomware operators infected some of its computing systems in May. “On May 24, 2020, we discovered a security incident affecting some of our systems. The company reset passwords of the affected customers and reported the intrusion to law enforcement.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

. “Sources told Action News, the cybercriminals gained control of the network on Saturday encrypting files, including police reports, payroll, purchasing, and other databases. “Sources said the county is in the process of paying the $500,000 ransom as it’s insured for such attacks.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Data Matters

AUGUST 19, 2020

On July 21, 2020, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS or the Department) issued a statement of charges and notice of hearing (the Statement) against First American Title Insurance Company (First American) for violations of the Department’s Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies, 23 N.Y.C.R.R.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Do your online shopping at home on a secure network. Public Wi-Fi networks are not secure and can expose you to malware and hackers. It’s best to do your banking and shopping at home, but if you have to use public Wi-Fi, consider using a VPN (virtual private network) that encrypts your activity. Change your passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. All of your files are encrypted with RSA-2048 and AES-128 ciphers.” Attackers will inform the victim that their data is encrypted. IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!! Screenshot example.

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Data Protection Report

AUGUST 29, 2017

Most notably, the new law requires any entity that has suffered a data breach that includes social security numbers to provide free credit monitoring services to affected residents for one year. Earlier this month, Delaware revamped its data breach notification law, with changes to go into effect April 14, 2018.

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2023

IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses. Meanwhile, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Since many people use the same passwords or patterns when generating passwords, hackers have more and more opportunities to gain access to sensitive company data. Password manager tools allow organizations and their employees to seamlessly and securely handle login credentials. Best Password Manager Tools.

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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. failed to encrypt the sensitive ePHI. failed to encrypt the sensitive ePHI.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Also read: What is Network Security?

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