Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
US: Microsoft Deprioritized Enterprise Cybersecurity, Culture Needs an Overhaul
April 04, 2024

Digital transformation is no longer just a business strategy — it’s an operating model that nearly the entire global business world is running on. And the realities of today’s digital landscape are changing the calculus around cybersecurity and engineering resources for firms, be they mid-size...

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AT&T: Info From 73 Million Accounts Hijacked in Data Breach
March 31, 2024

AT&T says personal data of several million customers was leaked onto the dark web. “Based on our preliminary analysis, the data set appears to be from 2019 or earlier, impacting approximately 7.6 million current AT&T account holders and 65.4 million former account holders,” the company wrote...

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Platforms Enhance Security Teams’ Data Visibility, Threat Detection Capabilities
March 29, 2024

The widespread integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has sparked a surge in data, driving notable shifts in information management strategies. “For the last 10 years, the financial sector alone has invested countless sums into data science and building out...

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Coro Raises $100 Million to Grow Small Business-Focused Cybersecurity Platform
March 28, 2024

Coro has secured $100 million in Series D funding to grow its cybersecurity platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company will use the new funding to invest in its global expansion, research and development (R&D) and strategic partnerships, Coro said in a Thursday...

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Senate Bill Aims to Incentivize Cybersecurity in Healthcare Industry
March 25, 2024

Proposed federal legislation would accelerate Medicare payments to healthcare providers that have suffered a cyberattack, if they and their vendors meet minimum cybersecurity standards. This bill, the “Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024,” was introduced Friday (March 22) by U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va.,...

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Remote Identity Proofing Hurdles Put Spotlight on Increasing Fraud Sophistication
March 22, 2024

As traditional forms of identification prove increasingly inadequate in the digital space, the necessity for innovative and secure solutions becomes evident.  Remote Identity Proofing (RIDP), the process of verifying an individual’s identity without physical presence, has emerged as a crucial aspect of this digital evolution....

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Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
March 19, 2024

In an increasingly interconnected world, the proliferation of connected devices has become ubiquitous, reshaping the way people live, work and interact with technology. From wearable gadgets to sophisticated smart appliances, the Internet of Things (IoT) has permeated nearly every aspect of consumers’ daily routines. According to research from PYMNTS...

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HHS Launches HIPAA Rules-Focused Investigation of UnitedHealth Group Cyberattack
March 13, 2024

An office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has opened an investigation into the cyberattack that is impacting the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) subsidiary, Change Healthcare. The investigation was launched by HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR), which enforces HIPAA privacy, security and breach notification rules, HHS said in a Wednesday...

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Eye Security Raises $39 Million Led by JPMorgan as EU Ransomware Attacks Jump
March 10, 2024

Dutch cybersecurity firm Eye Security has reportedly raised $39 million to expand throughout Europe. The company’s funding round was led by JPMorgan Chase’s growth investment arm, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (March 10), noting that the financing is happening amid a jump in ransomware attacks....