White House and lawmakers increase pressure on UnitedHealth to ease providers’ pain

March 11, 2024 at 08:09PM The Biden administration and lawmakers are pressuring UnitedHealth Group to help medical providers affected by a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare. The attack caused disruptions and cash flow issues for providers, with the hackers receiving over $22 million in ransom. Lawmakers are calling for stronger cybersecurity standards in the healthcare … Read more

EFF adds Street Surveillance Hub so Americans can check who’s checking on them

January 22, 2024 at 11:40AM The Street Surveillance Hub by the Electronic Frontier Foundation exposes the extensive surveillance systems in the US, providing detailed breakdowns and a news feed. Efforts like the Atlas of Surveillance and advocacy aim to shed light on privacy infringements. With police and technology companies expanding surveillance, local and state legislation … Read more

States and Congress Wrestle With Cybersecurity After Iran Attacks Small Town Water Utilities

January 2, 2024 at 05:12PM The Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania fell victim to an international cyberattack by Iranian-backed hackers. The attack targeted a piece of Israeli-made equipment, prompting concerns about potential dangers to water utilities across the US. Efforts to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and funding challenges continue at the state and federal levels. … Read more