The Washington Post reports: Teenage hackers like those who may have been behind recent cyberattacks on casinos are being “radicalized” online in a way similar to people who once turned to terrorism and they benefit from a digital economy that enables them to get into the field quickly and easily, a top Justice Department official…
Month: September 2023
Mo: Maries County Emergency Managements says it was hit with cyber attack, says one 911 call affected
Ryan Shiner reports: Maries County Emergency Management announced Monday on its Facebook page that the Maries County Courthouse was the target of a cyber attack and that the attack is now over. Maries County EM said the attack began last week and appeared to have caused intermittent phone and internet issues, before causing issues with administration phones,…
Data breaches put domestic abuse victims’ lives at risk, UK Information Commissioner warns
From the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office: Warning comes after the ICO reprimands seven organisations in the past 14 months for data breaches affecting victims of domestic abuse. Most cases related to organisations inappropriately disclosing the victim’s home address to alleged perpetrators. Commissioner urges organisations to take responsibility for training their staff and putting appropriate systems…
Broomfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center settles breach-related charges with Colorado Attorney General
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser recently announced a settlement with Broomfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC stemming from a 2021 data breach. The following is the state’s press release: Sept. 22, 2023 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today a settlement with Broomfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC., for failing to protect the personal…
New AtlasCross hackers use American Red Cross as phishing lure
It seems we are finding out about new groups on a daily basis recently. Now Bill Toulas reports on another one: A new APT hacking group named ‘AtlasCross’ targets organizations with phishing lures impersonating the American Red Cross to deliver backdoor malware. Cybersecurity firm NSFocus identified two previously undocumented trojans, DangerAds and AtlasAgent, associated with…
Emerging cybersecurity threats in healthcare | Special Report
Ron Southwick of Chief Healthcare Executive notes what a bad year this has already been in terms of breaches in the healthcare sector, but notes things may even get worse: Even with those dire signs about the dangers of cyberattacks, experts warn that health systems will face new and emerging threats in the years to…