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11 million HCA patients impacted in largest healthcare breach of 2023

Nashville-based HCA Healthcare, the largest health system in the U.S. with more than 180 hospitals and 2,300 healthcare sites, is being sued by patients in multiple class action lawsuits for failing to protect personal health information. The July 5 data breach impacted 11 million patients in nearly two dozen states and is currently the largest […]

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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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Multi-Factor Authentication – the key to maintaining strong cybersecurity posture

As of 2021, stolen passwords continue to be a pervasive issue that increases the threat of data breaches, and Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Report showed that 61% of breaches were the result of stolen credentials. Even if you create complex and unique passwords, the risk can come from a breach at a service that stores

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