House lawmakers argue that growing consolidation in the health care sector has created vulnerabilities to cyberattacks.
Change Healthcare is reportedly facing a new ransomware attack following a massive breach in February. According to a recent report by Wired, a ransomware group called RansomHub has since last week posted to its dark-web site that it has four terabytes of data stolen from Change Healthcare, which processes claims for healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group. RansomHub is threatening […]
The East Central University (ECU) of Ada, Oklahoma, has revealed that a ransomware gang launched an attack against its systems that left some computers and servers encrypted and may have also seen sensitive information stolen. in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Global optics manufacturer Hoya had business operations at its headquarters and several business divisions impacted and is now facing a “No Negotiation / No Discount Policy” $10 million ransom decision to make.
Hackers were reportedly in the networks of UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit for days before launching their ransomware strike. They gained entry to the networks on Feb. 12, using compromised credentials on an application that allows staff to remotely access systems, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (April 22). During the nine days they were […]
The attack is just the latest in a string targeting the multilateral body in recent years.
It is understood social justice charity Extern has been the victim of a data breach.
Palo Alto said UK manufacturers and professional and legal services are most at risk of ransomware attacks.
TransForm Shared Service Organization, which oversaw cybersecurity as hackers took down systems at five Ontario hospitals, including Windsor’s, has ceased supply chain services for the targeted institutions. The agency has handed over that responsibility, along with $5 million of its annual operating budget and a third of its full-time staff, to a larger shared […]
February's crippling ransomware attack against Change Healthcare, which saw prescription orders delayed across the United States, continues to have serious consequences. in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Editor's note: See our updated story here for the latest on Iran's attack on Israel. JERUSALEM, ISRAEL – Dear pastors and priests around the world. In the Bible – in Psalm 122:6 – the Lord commands true believers to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem." Many of you do this already. But never have we needed your prayers and those of your church members more than right now. I'm asking, therefore, that you would lead your church services in prayer for Israel on Sunday morning. At this hour, we here in...
Hugh Jackman and Rebel Wilson led celebrity tributes to the victims of the horrific Westfield Bondi Junction mass stabbing carried out by knifeman Joel Cauchi.