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FBI warns cryptocurrency firms of North Korean social engineering attacks
On September 03, 2024, the FBI warned cryptocurrency companies about North Korean hackers using social engineering techniques to steal their digital...
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What is the use of blockchain in EHRs?
Liyanda Tembani: Sep 5, 2024 3:17:15 AM
In healthcare, a blockchain is a database of health information stored in blocks, making it more secure. In 2022, the healthcare industry further...
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Are subcontractors business associates under HIPAA?
Liyanda Tembani: Sep 4, 2024 1:27:49 PM
Subcontractors can be considered business associates under HIPAA if they handle protected health information (PHI) as part of their services. If the...
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What are living off the land attacks?
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 4, 2024 1:14:52 PM
Living off the land attacks are when hackers use built-in tools and software already present on a computer to carry out malicious activities...
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What is tokenization?
Farah Amod: Sep 4, 2024 9:30:00 AM
Tokenization substitutes sensitive data with unique, randomized tokens without a mathematical relationship to the original information. These tokens...
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Change Healthcare breach exposes gaps in healthcare cybersecurity
Farah Amod: Sep 4, 2024 7:30:00 AM
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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Can a covered entity send ePHI through an unsecured app?
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 3, 2024 10:47:20 AM
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
Farah Amod: Sep 3, 2024 10:42:01 AM
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?
Farah Amod: Sep 3, 2024 10:36:22 AM
A rootkit is a type of malware that allows cyber criminals to access and infiltrate data without being detected.
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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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Ransomware gang launches new malware to disable security software
Tshedimoso Makhene: Aug 26, 2024 1:45:19 PM
RansomHub ransomware operators are deploying new malware, EDRKillShifter. It works by disabling security software after exploiting vulnerable drivers...
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Hackers target Aire Dental Arts with ransomware attack
Kirsten Peremore: Aug 17, 2024 7:46:19 AM
In June 2024, hackers broke into Aire Dental Arts' systems, locked their files with ransomware, and accessed sensitive data, sparking a swift and...
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FBI takes down ransomware gang that hacked 43 companies
Tshedimoso Makhene: Aug 15, 2024 9:22:34 AM
The FBI successfully dismantled the Radar/Dispossessor ransomware gang, seizing their servers and domains.