Jonathan Greig reports: As thousands were laid off from the Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday morning, Congress held a hearing on medical device cybersecurity where experts raised concerns about the ramifications of the firings. Termination letters were sent out and the Trump administration said it plans to cut at least 10,000 staff from several arms…
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Cyberattack Forces Tribal Casino to Shut Down Slots
Fiona Simmons reports: A tribal casino hotel in Minnesotahas become the latest victim of cybercrime targeting the gambling sector. Because of that, the property was forced to temporarily shut down many of its systems until the problem was resolved. The Junction Casino Hotel, a property in the Lower Sioux Indian Community, just suffered a cybersecurity breach. As…
UK data centres, hospitals, and energy companies targeted by new cybersecurity laws
Georgia Sweeting reports: The UK government has announced the full scope of its upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which aims to strengthen the country’s digital defences and reduce the growing risks posed by cyber threats. Set to be introduced later this year, the bill will place tougher cybersecurity requirements on organisations that provide essential services,…
China Regulator Proposes Amendments to Cybersecurity Law
Hunton Andrews Kurth writes: On March 28, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued draft amendments to China’s Cybersecurity Law (“Draft Amendment”) for public comment until April 27, 2025. The Draft Amendment aims to harmonize relevant provisions of the Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”), Data Security Law (“DSL”) and Law of Administrative Penalties, all of…
Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery patient data hacked and leaked
From the We-Wish-This-Was-An-April-Fools-Joke-But-It’s-Not department: It appears that another plastic surgery entity has fallen prey to a cyberattack, and once again, a lot of sensitive patient data has been leaked. Paul Vitenas, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. is the founder of Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique, and the Houston Surgery Center in Texas. On March 5, …
National Defense Corporation victim of ransomware attack; discloses breach and declines to pay any ransom.
According to National Defense Corporation (NDC), AMTEC is a manufacturer of lethal and non-lethal ammunition, explosives, and cartridges for military and law enforcement use. They write, “Globally, AMTEC is the largest volume producer of 40mm Grenade Ammunition and Fuzing. Their capabilities include precision assembly, explosive load, assemble and pack, metal forming and plating, and primary…