Lawrence Abrams reports: Cisco confirmed today that it took its public DevHub portal offline after a threat actor leaked “non-public” data, but it continues to state that there is no evidence that its systems were breached. “We have determined that the data in question is on a public-facing DevHub environment—a Cisco resource center that enables…
Birth Choice of San Marcos to notify patients of breach at National Diagnostic Imaging
On March 16, 2024, National Diagnostic Imaging (NDI) experienced a network disruption. Their investigation subsequently revealed that they had been the victim of unauthorized access between February 19, 2024, and March 27, 2024. According to a letter from one of their clients, they notified Birth Choice of San Marcos on August 19 of the scope…
OCR Releases Cybersecurity Video: Ransomware Update
An announcement from HHS OCR: In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, OCR has produced a new video this October to provide awareness and education for organizations covered under the HIPAA Rules on ransomware and how compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule can help such organizations combat ransomware. This video updates the health care industry…
The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks
Barbara Booth reports: With ransomware attacks surging and 2024 on track to be one of the worst years on record, U.S. officials are seeking ways to counter the threat, in some cases, urging a new approach to ransom payments. Ann Neuberger, U.S. deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, wrote in a recent Financial…
Moldova hit by cyberattack ahead of presidential election and referendum
TVP World reports: Moldova’s parliamentary email servers were hit by a cyberattack on Thursday, just days before the country’s presidential election and a referendum on whether to enshrine European Union integration in the constitution. A press service statement released late Friday confirmed the attack, explaining that cybersecurity experts were working to identify the cause and…
NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris Issues New Guidance to Address Cybersecurity Risks Arising from Artificial Intelligence
October 16, 2024 New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today issued new guidance to assist regulated entities in addressing and combating cybersecurity risks arising from artificial intelligence. The guidance builds on the Department’s ongoing work to protect New Yorkers and DFS-licensed entities from cybersecurity risks through its nation-leading cybersecurity…