Recent Security News
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McLaren Health Care says data breach impacted 2.2 million people
November 10, 2023 at 10:32AM McLaren Health Care has experienced a data breach, impacting nearly 2.2 million individuals. The breach occurred between late July and August and exposed sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical data. McLaren has notified affected individuals and authorities, and is providing identity protection services. While there is…
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The Rise of Ransomware in Healthcare: What IT Leaders Need to Know
November 10, 2023 at 10:32AM The healthcare industry is increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, with ransomware attacks becoming the weapon of choice. The financial cost of these attacks is rising, with the average toll now amounting to $4.45 million per incident. The longer it takes to detect a breach, the more chances attackers have to exploit…
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Cloudflare website downed by DDoS attack claimed by Anonymous Sudan
November 10, 2023 at 10:32AM Cloudflare’s website experienced a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack by Anonymous Sudan. The attack only affected the www.cloudflare.com website and did not impact other services. Cloudflare confirmed that the outage was caused by a DDoS attack but did not attribute it to a specific threat actor. Anonymous Sudan has also claimed…
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World’s largest commercial bank ICBC confirms ransomware attack
November 10, 2023 at 10:32AM The Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has confirmed that it experienced a ransomware attack on November 8, which disrupted its services. The attack impacted certain financial services systems, including its ability to connect to DTCC/NSCC and settle U.S. Treasury trades for other market participants. ICBC is conducting an…
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Navigating Tech Risks in Modern M&A Waters
November 10, 2023 at 10:03AM Executives need a profound understanding of cyber, data, and technology risks in today’s business landscape, especially during mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The significance of cybersecurity during M&A due diligence lies in evaluating the target company’s cybersecurity posture. Intangible assets, specifically digital assets, hold substantial value but are susceptible to breaches…