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PA: Liability claim remains against UPMC Susquehanna in medical records ‘snooping ‘ case

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Dissent

John Beauge reports: A Lycoming County judge has refused to dismiss a vicarious liability claim against UPMC Susquehanna that is being sued because an employee accessed the medical records of a co-worker without authorization. Judge Eric R. Linhardt on Wednesday rejected UMPC’s claim it was not liable because Taylor Fausnaught failed to state any claim…

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Ryuk ransomware hits Fortune 500 company EMCOR

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Dissent

Catalin Cimpanu reports: EMCOR Group (NYSE: EME), a US-based Fortune 500 company specialized in engineering and industrial construction services, disclosed last month a ransomware incident that took down some of its IT systems. The incident took place on February 15 and was identified as an infection with the Ryuk ransomware strain. Read more on ZDNet.

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Spartanburg School District 1 hit with ransomware attack

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Dissent

Dustin Wyatt reports: Officials of a Spartanburg County school district didn’t think it was necessary to notify parents when a cyber-attack shut down computer systems for three days last week. […] The ransomware attack hit District 1 schools sometime Wednesday, Feb. 26, shutting off internet connectivity and network access. District spokeswoman Sandra Williams said the…

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MO: Judge orders Jefferson City School District to rehire fired administrator

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Dissent

Matthew Sanders Joe McLean report that a court has sided with a former school district employee who had been fired for transferring student files to her personal computer. A judge ruled this week that the Jefferson City School District illegally fired an administrator who transferred work files to her personal computer. Cole County Circuit Judge…

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Casinos in Las Vegas Hit by Suspected Ransomware Attack

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Dissent

Claudia Glover reports: Slot machines in two Las Vegas casinos were out of action for almost a week in an incident that bears all the hallmarks of a ransomware attack. Investigations are currently underway by the Nevada State Game Control Board, which told us it is “actively monitoring the situation”. Four Queens Hotel and Casino…

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Legal services giant Epiq Global offline after ransomware attack

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Dissent

Zack Whittaker reports: Legal services giant Epiq Global has been hit by a ransomware attack. The company, which provides legal counsel and administration that counts banks, credit giants, and governments as customers, confirmed the attack hit on February 29. Read more on TechCrunch. A source came forward to Zack with additional details and information about…

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