Cybersecurity

Massachusetts-Based Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Latest Target of Cybercriminals

The healthcare sector is one of the most heavily targeted industries by cybercriminals and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (HPHC)  is one of the latest targets. An April ransomware attack compromised the PPI and PHI of 2.5 million members of the Massachusetts-based company, which has led to multiple class action lawsuits against the company and its parent […]

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Top Forms of Cyberattacks to Look for in 2023

Cybercriminals taking advantage of the latest AI technology was the predominant theme during a recent talk by cybersecurity experts reviewing their contenders for the most dangerous forms of cyberattacks we can expect in 2023.  Key themes unveiled at the four-day RSA Conference in San Francisco included the intersection of AI and the ways attackers take

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Your Personal Data is Worth $1,000 on the Dark Web

In the wake of rising cybercrime and identity theft, a new study by Privacy Affairs has found that an individual’s personal information is valued at $1,010 on the dark web. The dark web is a marketplace where vendors anonymously operate the illegal trade of goods through unofficial or unauthorized channels The Dark Web Price Index,

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Meta Sees Rise in ChatGPT-Themed Attacks

Researchers at Meta have seen a rise in ChatGPT-themed attacks, the company announced in a May 3 report reviewing cybersecurity issues on its platforms. The Menlo Park, California, based technology conglomerate owns Facebook, the world’s most popular social network, along with Instagram and WhatsApp. Digital fraudsters are taking advantage of the AI technology ChatGPT craze.

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City of Dallas First of Several Ransomware Attacks in 2023

A ransomware attack on the city of Dallas has brought the city’s 911 Computer Aided Dispatch to a halt, forcing first responders to rely on a backup radio dispatch system.  Information Technology Director Bill Zielinski briefed Dallas City Council members publicly for the first time since the ransomware attack. No official news conference has been

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Report: 71% of Employees Keep Work Passwords on Personal Devices

Four out of five employees store their work passwords on their personal phones, according to a Mobile BYOD (Bring Your Own Security Device) study by SlashNext. The study also found that 66% of employees use their personal texting apps for work, further exposing the potential risks of allowing employees to use personal smartphones for business.

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Study Ranks States Where Residents are Most Vulnerable to ID Theft

America has one of the highest rates of identity theft in the world, and a new study conducted by popular news website U.S. News and World Report has ranked the top 10 states with the highest, as well as lowest, risk for identity theft crimes. Someone’s identity is stolen every 22 seconds, according to the

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