August 14, 2024 at 01:10PM Biotech company Enzo Biochem is required to pay a $4.5 million penalty to three state attorneys general after a 2023 ransomware attack compromised data for over 2.4 million individuals. The company’s poor cybersecurity practices allowed attackers to gain access, impacting New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut residents. Enzo is now … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 03:50PM Summary: The article highlights the importance of file scanning within uploader applications to safeguard against cyber threats like malware. It emphasizes compliance with security standards and the use of tools like the OWASP file upload cheat sheet and Trend Vision One™ – File Security to enhance data security. The article … Read more
March 14, 2024 at 06:09AM The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating the recent Change Healthcare data breach, aiming to determine if protected health information was compromised. The ransomware attack disrupted healthcare operations, impacting 7,000 pharmacies and hospitals. OCR will focus on Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group’s … Read more
March 13, 2024 at 04:22PM The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a ransomware attack on UnitedHealthcare Group (UHG) subsidiary Optum, which affected the Change Healthcare platform. The attack, attributed to the BlackCat ransomware gang, compromised sensitive health information of millions, impacting operations in the U.S. healthcare industry. The investigation follows claims … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 05:09AM The 2023 Thanksgiving Day witnessed ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals, adversely affecting patient care. Small healthcare organizations are targeted due to vulnerable cybersecurity defenses and limited budgets, leading to compromised patient safety and hefty ransom payments. The healthcare sector needs advanced security measures, such as Managed EDR, and employee training … Read more
January 4, 2024 at 08:42AM Health technology company HealthEC experienced a data breach affecting nearly 4.5 million customers of its business partners. The breach, which occurred between July 14, 2023, and July 23, 2023, entailed unauthorized access to personal information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical data. HealthEC and its partners are … Read more