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Breach 'Could Cover a Substantial Proportion of People in America,' Company Warns
Hackers who hit Change Healthcare stole sensitive personal and medical details that "could cover a substantial proportion of people in America," parent company UnitedHealth Group warned. The company faces mounting regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits due widespread disruptions caused by the attack ..read more
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Firewalls, VPNs and Email Filter Resist Endpoint Scanning
State-sponsored hackers have responded to improved network scanning by shifting their focus to edge devices characterized by patchy endpoint detection and proprietary software that hinders forensic analysis, warns Mandiant. "Attackers are focusing more on evasion," it says in a report ..read more
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Finalizes HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes Involving PHI Related to Reproductive Care
Healthcare providers are prohibited from disclosing protected health information related to lawful reproductive healthcare, according to a final rule released Monday by federal regulators. The new HIPAA rule is designed to protect women who cross state lines seeking an abortion, and their providers ..read more
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Russian Hackers Using Open-Source Malware on Popular Messaging Apps, Report Says
Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team is warning in an April report that a Russian hacking group known as UAC-0184 is using open-source malware to target Ukrainian soldiers on popular messaging apps such as Signal, as concerns grow over the Kremlin’s advanced hacking capabilities ..read more
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2d ago
But Accurate Data Doesn't Always Result In Accurate Outcomes
The U.K. data protection agency says generative artificial intelligence developers should take steps to filter out inaccurate training data so long as their models disseminate information about people. How accurate a model must be depends on its use, the Information Commissioner's Office said ..read more
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2d ago
Lacework Got the Largest Funding Round in Cyber History. Now, It's Eyeing the Exits
Wiz is in advanced negotiations to buy Lacework for between $150 million and $200 million. The companies recently signed a letter of intent and are now in the midst of a comprehensive due diligence process, after which a decision will be made on whether the acquisition will go through ..read more
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2d ago
Healthcare sector organizations often still struggle to implement security frameworks effectively, often not fully understanding the requirements or failing to integrate them into their overall cybersecurity strategy, said Keith Forrester of security firm Optiv, who offers tips to help ..read more
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2d ago
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'GhostR' Claims to Have 5.3 Million Records from Major Screening Database
A seemingly financially-driven hacker known as GhostR claimed to have stolen millions of highly-sensitive records from a "know-your-customer" database used by the London Stock Exchange Group to combat financial crimes and enforce global sanctions ..read more
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2d ago