What is tokenization?

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What is tokenization?

Tokenization substitutes sensitive data with unique, randomized tokens without a mathematical relationship to the original information. These tokens retain specific attributes, such as length or format, allowing seamless integration into existing...

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Change Healthcare breach exposes gaps in healthcare cybersecurity

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Change Healthcare breach exposes gaps in healthcare cybersecurity

The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in February 2024 revealed the vulnerabilities within the sector and the serious consequences of such...

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Analysis of the 2024 Verizon data breach investigation report

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Analysis of the 2024 Verizon data breach investigation report

The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has long been a trusted resource for security professionals, offering an analysis of the latest...

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Can a covered entity send ePHI through an unsecured app?

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Can a covered entity send ePHI through an unsecured app?

A covered entity can only send electronic protected health information (ePHI) through an unsecured app if a patient requests it. If a patient asks to...

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Everest ransomware group targeting healthcare industry

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Everest ransomware group targeting healthcare industry

Everest, a Russian-speaking ransomware group, has targeted entities like NASA and the Brazilian government. Now, they're focusing on the healthcare...

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What is a rootkit?

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What is a rootkit?

A rootkit is a type of malware that allows cyber criminals to access and infiltrate data without being detected.

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Strive Medical faces data breach

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Strive Medical faces data breach

Strive HoldCo, also known as Strive Medical, recently filed a notice of a data breach.

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BlackSuit targets Young Consulting exposing 954,000 individuals

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BlackSuit targets Young Consulting exposing 954,000 individuals

Atlanta-based software company Young Consulting recently reported that an attacker from the ransomware organization ‘BlackSuit’ stole 954,177...

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HHS withdraws appeal to Texas court ruling in AHA case

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HHS withdraws appeal to Texas court ruling in AHA case

In June 2023, the US Department of Health and Human Services briefly appealed and then withdrew its appeal against the Texas federal court's decision...

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411,000 patients affected by Specialty Networks data breach

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411,000 patients affected by Specialty Networks data breach

Specialty Networks, Inc. experienced a data breach in December 2023, compromising the protected health information of 411,037 patients.

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Karakurt ransomware operative faces charges in Ohio

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Karakurt ransomware operative faces charges in Ohio

Notorious hacker group Karakurt recently made headlines with the arrest of Deniss Zolotarjovs, an alleged member.

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Email breach impacts over 38,000 dental patients

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Email breach impacts over 38,000 dental patients

Dental Specialists of Minnesota, a dental practice in the state, has reported a data breach exposing the protected health information (PHI) of over...

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Summary of IBM’s 2024 cost of a data breach report

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Summary of IBM’s 2024 cost of a data breach report

The IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, a study conducted in collaboration with the Ponemon Institute, shows the financial and strategic...

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