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Change Healthcare Confirms BlackCat Ransomware Attack – SecurityWeek
Change Healthcare has confirmed that the Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group is responsible for the cyberattack that disrupted its systems for more than a week. The incident occurred on February 21, when Change Healthcare announced that some of its services were experiencing disruptions, and was later described as a cyberattack blamed on a state-sponsored threat actor. A…
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UnitedHealth Confirms Cybercrime Was Motive In Change Healthcare Cyberattack – CRN
The insurer has moved away from its initial attribution for the disruptive attack to a nation-state threat actor, saying it now believes ‘a cybercrime threat actor who has represented itself to us as ALPHV/Blackcat’ was responsible. UnitedHealth Group said it now believes cybercriminals were behind the disruptive cyberattack against a unit of its Optum subsidiary…
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Network Security Essentials: Protecting the Backbone of Your Digital World
As we conclude February, our focus turns to the backbone of our digital operations – our networks. In an age where connectivity is key, ensuring the security of these networks is more important than ever. From small businesses to large enterprises, robust network security is vital in safeguarding data, maintaining privacy, and ensuring uninterrupted operations.…
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Cybersecurity breach at UnitedHealth subsidiary causes Rx delays for some pharmacies – CBS News
An ongoing cybersecurity breach that hit the health technology company Change Healthcare this week has led to prescription delays for at least a few small pharmacies in the U.S., with some interruptions reported by bigger institutions like Walgreens, according to the pharmacies.Change Healthcare — a technology company based in Tennessee that is part of the…
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Fulton County speed tracks cyber security upgrades following attack – YouTube
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Wyze webcam Flaw let strangers see into some users’ homes – Cyber Security News
Five months after a similar issue, Wyze cameras are back in the headlines for a privacy nightmare. The Verge reports that dozens of users could see images from strangers’ homes, raising serious concerns about the security of these popular devices. At least 12 users reported seeing thumbnails from cameras they didn’t own in their Wyze…
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The Essentials of Regular Cybersecurity Audits
Continuing our commitment to a safer digital environment, this week we focus on the importance of regular cybersecurity audits. These audits are vital checkpoints to assess, uncover, and address vulnerabilities within your organization’s digital infrastructure. Let’s dive into what cybersecurity audits entail and how you can effectively implement them. Understanding Cybersecurity Audits A cybersecurity audit…
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Cyber attack prompts shut down of public defender computers: Are Pueblo cases impacted?
The office of the Colorado State Public Defender announced a cyber attack on Feb. 11 after encryption malware was discovered on some computer systems.”This type of malware is used to lock access to computer files. In an abundance of caution and to prevent the computer malware from spreading to other systems, we took our computer…
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Network outage at MSUM caused by cyber attack – Valley News Live
MOORHEAD, Minn. (Valley News Live) – An internet outage that’s been affecting students, faculty and staff at Minnesota State University-Moorhead for more than two weeks was caused by a ransomware attack, according to university officials.On Thursday, February 1, the MSUM IT team discovered that some servers were not performing as expected. They immediately activated the…
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Cyber-security expert believes it will take months before Fulton Co. recovers from cyberattack
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A cyber-security expert says it could take months before Fulton County fully recovers from a ransomware attack.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]It’s been nearly three weeks since the county government’s computer system was hacked, disrupting many services.Channel 2′s Bryan Mims was in Roswell where county officials are…
