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Equifax Data Breach Settlement: Claim Before Deadline
Posted January 17, 2020 in Compliance, Data Breach, Malware
The $2 billion Equifax breach settlement is open for claims, but time is running out. Check if your data was exposed...
Microsoft End of Support 2020: Full Product List
Posted January 14, 2020 in HIPAA, Compliance, Cloud Security
Microsoft ends support for multiple products in 2020, leaving systems vulnerable. Check the complete list and plan...
HIPAA Encryption: Why It Is Essentially Mandatory
Posted January 8, 2020 in HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach
Think HIPAA encryption is optional? A $3 million penalty says otherwise. Learn why encryption is critical for...
Twitter API Flaw Exposed 17 Million Phone Numbers
Posted December 26, 2019 in Data Breach, Malware, Compliance
Security researcher Ibrahim Balic found a Twitter flaw matching user accounts to 17 million phone numbers. See how...
Sentara Hospital HIPAA Violation: A Costly Mistake
Posted December 10, 2019 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Compliance
Sentara Hospital doubled down on a HIPAA breach affecting 300+ facilities instead of reporting properly. Learn what...
Russian Hackers Demand $14M from Nursing Home Chain
Posted December 9, 2019 in HIPAA, Compliance, Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware
Hackers targeted a nursing home chain for $14 million because healthcare cybersecurity is notoriously weak. Learn why...
Project Nightingale: Google Accesses Patient Health Data
Posted November 13, 2019 in AI, HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach
Ascension shares millions of patient records with Google under Project Nightingale. See the privacy risks and what...
Social Media Ad Spend Rises to Third Largest Channel
Posted November 13, 2019 in Malware, Data Breach, Compliance
Global social media ad spending is projected to grow 20% this year. Discover why it is now the third-largest...
Checkm8 Exploit: Permanent Apple Bootrom Vulnerability
Posted September 30, 2019 in Malware, Compliance, Data Breach
A permanent, unpatchable bootrom exploit affects millions of Apple devices. Learn which iPhones are vulnerable and...
Advance Fee Scams Are Back: How to Spot Them Fast
Posted September 30, 2019 in Data Breach, Malware, Compliance
The classic 419 advance fee scam has evolved with new tactics. Learn how to recognize these updated schemes before...
Snowden Sued by DOJ: Book Profits Seized Over Leaks
Posted September 18, 2019 in Compliance, Data Breach, Malware
The Justice Department is suing Edward Snowden and publisher MacMillan over profits from his memoir. See the legal...
Microsoft Patches 80 Security Flaws in September 2019
Posted September 11, 2019 in Data Breach, Malware, Compliance
Microsoft released critical security updates fixing 80 vulnerabilities, including remote code execution flaws. Update...