Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Iran-linked APT group Pioneer Kitten is now trying to monetize its efforts by selling access to some of the networks it has hacked to other hackers. Iran-linked APT group Pioneer Kitten, also known as Fox Kitten or Parisite, is now trying to monetize its efforts by selling access to some of the networks it has hacked to other hackers.

Access 105

Access Financial Services Retail Insurance 105

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 29, 2019

-based PerCSoft is a cloud management provider for Digital Dental Record (DDR), which operates an online data backup service called DDS Safe that archives medical records, charts, insurance documents and other personal information for various dental offices across the United States. PercSoft did not respond to requests for comment.

Ransomware 223

Ransomware Insurance Encryption Cloud 223

Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2022 National Meeting (Summer Meeting) August 9–13, 2022. The Privacy Working Group has been reviewing state insurance privacy protections regarding the collection, ownership, use, and disclosure of information gathered in connection with insurance transactions.

Insurance 78

Insurance Paper Privacy Risk 78

Data Matters

AUGUST 17, 2023

Following the EU’s increased focus on generative AI with the inclusion of foundation and generative AI in the latest text of the EU AI Act (see our post here ), the UK now also follows suit, with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (“ ICO ”) communicating on 15 June 2023 its intention to “review key businesses’ use of generative AI.”

Insurance 78

Insurance Communications Risk Privacy 78

OpenText Information Management

AUGUST 20, 2024

A recent study by The CHISEL Group at the University of Victoria sheds light on the collaboration and information-sharing practices of threat hunters. Externally, they collaborate with clients, cybersecurity insurance companies, and supply chain vendors, and other connections in the industry.

Communications 65

Communications Cybersecurity Analytics Data science 65

Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Carrefour France and Carrefour Banque are both affiliates of the French retail group, the Carrefour Group. The group has diversified its activities into the banking and insurance, travel agency and e-commerce sectors. The CNIL carried out online inspections on the carrefour.fr and carrefour-banque.fr and carrefour-banque.fr

GDPR 91

GDPR Personal data Data collection Marketing 91

Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2020 National Meeting (Summer Meeting) from July 27 to August 14, 2020. Annuity Suitability Working Group Drafting FAQ Document to Facilitate Uniformity in State Adoption of Revised Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation.

Insurance 67

Insurance Paper Artificial Intelligence Big data 67

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

MILES/CBS NEWS TEXAS The Royal ransomware group is behind the attack and threatens to publish stolen data if the City will not meet its ransom demand. Once obtained access to the City’s network, the group performed reconnaissance and information-gathering activities using legitimate third-party remote management tools.

Ransomware 119

Ransomware Encryption Systems administration Cybersecurity 119

CGI

MAY 27, 2016

Time and tide waits for no man – IoT in Insurance. This old saying could also be applied for what is happening in the insurance market with IoT and that given the drive behind IoT in both the consumer and business markets. For example, car insurance could be varied between theft and fully comprehensive when the Car is not being used.

Insurance 40

Insurance IoT Marketing Manufacturing 40

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2024

IMS specializes in providing business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology (IT) services specifically tailored for the insurance and financial services industries. Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS) revealed that the 2023 data breach following the LockBit ransomware attack impacted 6 million individuals.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches e-Discovery Ransomware Insurance 98

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Moscow police department operatives, with the participation of Group-IB experts, took down a group of phone scammers who for several years have been extorting money from the elderly. The money was used to purchase real estate, cars, collectors’ coins, jewellery and securities.

Insurance 89

Insurance Education Phishing Communications 89

ARMA International

APRIL 28, 2022

These undertakings require planning, communication, documentation, and collaboration to be successful. The plan was to meet the insurance coordinator at the Howard Avenue office at 8:30 a.m. I was aware that I would need documentation on damage and losses for insurance and internal purposes. Stabilizing or Moving.

Records Management 97

Records Management Archiving Insurance Communications 97

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Two recent developments in the United Kingdom highlight the growing risk of privacy litigation and “group actions” which is likely to further increase following the enactment of the General Data Protection Regulation (“ GDPR “) in May 2018. ”, discussed further below. It is suggested that in the region of 5.4

Risk 40

Risk Privacy GDPR Data breaches 40

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

From a brief search online it is easy to find various different claimant law firms advertising off the back of large public data breaches the possibility to bring a group claim for compensation. The solution is to insure against ruinous group claims…. These make for a potentially toxic mix.

Insurance 45

Insurance Data breaches Personal data GDPR 45

Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

Both of these qualities make stolen or ill-gotten code-signing certificates attractive to cybercriminal groups, who prize their ability to add stealth and longevity to malicious software. More recently, it appears Megatraffer has been working with ransomware groups to help improve the stealth of their malware.

Healthcare 242

Healthcare Passwords Sales Ransomware 242

Data Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Fall 2018 National Meeting (Fall Meeting) in San Francisco, California, from November 15 to 18, 2018. NAIC Continues its Evaluation of Insurers’ Use of Big Data. NAIC Exposes Group Capital Calculation Field Testing Template For Public Comment.

Insurance 67

Insurance Paper Risk Big data 67

IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 2, 2023

An HR Chatbot that leverages natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning can understand, communicate, and even automate actions to support candidates and employees. The chatbot is trained to ask for feedback while communicating with employees and analyzing the information.

Artificial Intelligence 61

Artificial Intelligence Insurance Communications Analytics 61

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Moreover, in June, The Register reported that a hacker group called USDoD claimed responsibility for hacking the records of nearly 3 billion individuals , putting them up for sale on the dark web for $3.5 The group asserted that these records included personal data from U.S., Canadian, and British citizens.

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Passwords Encryption Authentication 130

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Leaked data includes 14 folders and 53,555 files divided into the following categories: Passport scans Flight bookings Hotel bookings Email communications between Airlink International Group employees and customers Insurance policy for international travel.

Insurance 135

Insurance Cybersecurity Communications Risk 135

Data Matters

AUGUST 24, 2018

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2018 National Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, from August 4 to 7, 2018. NAIC Continues its Evaluation of Insurers’ Use of Big Data . The NAIC is also considering insurers’ use of big data in underwriting life insurance products.

Insurance 60

Insurance Big data e-Delivery Risk 60

Everteam

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Jean-Mathieu BONNEFOUS – Orano Group. In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Jean-Mathieu Bonnefou, who talks about the records management policy within the Orano group. Adrian CIOCAN – La MAIF / MAIF Insurance. Introduction Anne-Claire Girard Marketing & Communication Manager. 5 Podcasts .

Records Management 52

Records Management Information governance Archiving Government 52

IT Governance

AUGUST 3, 2020

Canadian insurer Heartland Farm Mutual says an employee’s email account breached (unknown). Brazilian health insurer Hapvida discloses cyber attack (unknown). Western Australia government hacked, with COVID-19 communications intercepted (unknown). Philadelphia-based insurer Independence Blue Cross confirms data breach (2,393).

Data breaches 141

Data breaches Insurance Ransomware Personal data 141

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

On a basic level, the case appears to have as much to do with communication and transparency as it does with cybersecurity. ” Cyber Insurance No Longer Reliable. ” Crockett said unofficial numbers indicate that only about 10 percent of such cyber insurance claims are paid out.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware Insurance Digital transformation Cybersecurity 102

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Key firewall policy components include user authentication mechanisms, access rules, logging and monitoring methods, rule base, and numerous rule objects that specify network communication conditions. They define the conditions under which network communication is authorized and serve as key building blocks of network security regulations.

Compliance 100

Compliance Access Communications Cybersecurity 100

IT Governance

JANUARY 5, 2024

This month, we have found several ‘group’ incidents. AIC) 26,000,000 9 Snappfood >20,000,000 10 Alborz Insurance Company 19,500,000 Note 1: Where ‘around’, ‘about’, etc. Iran also significantly suffered in the insurance sector this month. In November 2023, this was 227 incidents (48%). Why such a steep increase?

Data breaches 73

Data breaches Insurance Manufacturing Ransomware 73

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

US government agencies warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting the U.S. CISA, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting U.S. Healthcare and Public Health sector with ransomware. ” reads the alert.

Ransomware 77

Ransomware IoT Phishing Encryption 77

IT Governance

MAY 7, 2024

At least 191 Australian organisations affected by ZircoDATA ransomware attack The ransomware group BlackBasta listed Australia-based ZircoDATA as a victim in February, allegedly exfiltrating 395 GB of data. Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Insurance USA Yes 75,101 Airsoftc3.com Data breached: 1,201,000 people’s data.

Data breaches 57

Data breaches Education Manufacturing Retail 57

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Compromised data includes policyholders’ and their families’ civil status, dates of birth and social security numbers, as well as the name of their health insurer and information relating to their contracts. Source New Defence USA Yes 1,051 Connecticut College Source New Education USA Yes 954 American Alarm & Communications Inc.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Security 52

Reltio

JUNE 12, 2020

1-2 Previous Roles & Companies: Worked as a consultant with general insurers, Lloyd’s market firms, brokers and reinsurers, including Beazley Group and RSA. Summary: Charles specializes in data governance, data quality and data strategy for the insurance industry. What attracted you to the insurance industry?

Insurance 52

Insurance Customer Experience B2B MDM 52

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

FBI and DHS’s CISA have published a joint alert to warn of ransomware attacks conducted by the DarkSide group. The Darkside ransomware gang first emerged in the threat landscape in August 2020, in recent months the group was very active and targeted organizations worldwide. 3 ],[ 4 ]” reads the joint alert.

Ransomware 125

Ransomware Phishing Encryption Risk 125

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In a series of posts over the ensuing days on a Finnish-language dark net discussion board, ransom_man said Vastaamo appeared unwilling to negotiate a payment, and that he would start publishing 100 patient profiles every 24 hours “to provide further incentive for the company to continue communicating with us.”

Data breaches 195

Data breaches Records Management Insurance Archiving 195

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Welfare Benefits Plan Source 1 ; source 2 New Healthcare USA Yes 13,079 Insurance ACE/Humana Inc. Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 20,415 TECA Srl Source New Transport Italy Yes 16.7 GB AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Energy and Utilities 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In the 2021 FBI report, individuals over 60 years of age had the highest number of complaints of any age group with 92,371 and the highest amount of reported losses with $1.68 Of the six age groups listed (under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69), the three oldest age groups reported $4.13 for individuals under 40.

Energy and Utilities 120

Energy and Utilities Phishing Blockchain Cybersecurity 120

IT Governance

JANUARY 3, 2023

New Zealand health insurer Accuro says it’s been hacked (unknown). Cyber attack on NZ’s largest insurer of doctors MAS may have exposed members’ personal data (unknown). Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital investigating alleged data leak (unknown). JAKKS Pacific double locked by two ransomware groups (unknown).

Data breaches 108

Data breaches Ransomware e-Discovery Insurance 108

Collibra

APRIL 11, 2022

Promote consistent communication. Some of these can be big-picture strategies, including clearly defining and communicating your organization’s vision and goals for your data governance program and making sure to measure your progress in several different ways. Decentralized or federated (there are multiple groups of authority).

Government 52

Government Communications Insurance Customer Experience 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The process may include an in-depth search for IP addresses and ports inside their networks that may be communicating with suspect hosts. Company reputation is not only of interest to current and potential customers, but it’s also important to market analysts, lenders, and insurance companies. See the Top Pentesting Tools.

Cybersecurity 117

Cybersecurity Insurance Compliance Risk 117

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Australian health insurance giant fell victim to ransomware in October, as a result of which the personal data of 9.7 The attack, which occurred after a cyber criminal exposed the login credentials of a high-level employee, led to two separate leaks on a dark web site operated by the ransomware group REvil.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware IT Security Data breaches 89