Recent Security News

  • In Other News: Google AI Hacking, Font Vulnerabilities, IBM Training Facility

    March 8, 2024 at 09:57AM SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup offers a concise collection of important stories that may have been overlooked. This week’s highlights include IBM’s launch of a new cyber response training facility, Google’s termination of accounts involved in influence operations, updates on Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative, and cybersecurity resources released by CISA and…

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  • Change Healthcare registers pulse after crippling ransomware attack

    March 8, 2024 at 09:39AM Change Healthcare has begun the process of recovering from the ransomware attack by restoring its electronic prescription services. The first services are live, with more expected in the coming weeks. The outage has impacted healthcare providers, leading to payment issues. The ransomware gang responsible may be closing down, possibly in…

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  • Meta Details WhatsApp and Messenger Interoperability to Comply with EU’s DMA Regulations

    March 8, 2024 at 08:57AM Meta has revealed plans to enable interoperability in WhatsApp and Messenger with third-party messaging services in compliance with the Digital Markets Act in the EU. The Act obliges major tech companies to curb anti-competitive practices and open some services to competitors. Meta aims to implement interoperability and end-to-end encryption while…

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  • Change Healthcare Restores Pharmacy Services Disrupted by Ransomware

    March 8, 2024 at 08:57AM UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Change Healthcare, has restored pharmacy services following a BlackCat ransomware attack. Systems are being aggressively restored, with electronic prescribing and payment transmission now fully functional. Electronic payment functionality will return on March 15, while medical claims systems will begin testing on March 18. Provider and…

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  • NSA’s Zero-Trust Guidelines Focus on Segmentation

    March 8, 2024 at 08:07AM The NSA released guidelines for zero-trust network security, aiming to bridge the gap between desire and implementation. As businesses increasingly adopt zero trust in the cloud era, the approach to network security is evolving. The document emphasizes network segmentation as a fundamental practice and recommends a methodical approach in implementation…

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