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UnitedHealth Group Previews Massive Change Healthcare Breach

Data Breach Today

Breach 'Could Cover a Substantial Proportion of People in America,' Company Warns Hackers who hit Change Healthcare stole sensitive personal and medical details that "could cover a substantial proportion of people in America," parent company UnitedHealth Group warned. The company faces mounting regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits due widespread disruptions caused by the attack.

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The street lights in Leicester City cannot be turned off due to a cyber attack

Security Affairs

A cyber attack on Leicester City Council resulted in certain street lights remaining illuminated all day and severely impacted the council’s operations The Leicester City Council suffered a cyber attack that severely impacted the authority’s services in March and led to the leak of confidential documents. The ransomware group behind the attack leaked multiple documents, including rent statements and applications to buy council houses.

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Change Health Attack: Details Emerge; Breach Will Top Record

Data Breach Today

Experts Advise Health Sector to Take Steps as UnitedHealth Group Cleans Up Mess UnitedHealth Group's admission that information for "a substantial portion" of the American population was compromised in its Change Healthcare cyberattack sets into motion the likelihood the incident will become the largest health data breach ever reported in U.S. What other details are emerging?

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U.S. Gov imposed Visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to commercial spyware activity

Security Affairs

The U.S. Department of State imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals allegedly linked to the commercial spyware business. The US Department of State is imposing visa restrictions on 13 individuals involved in the development and sale of commercial spyware or their immediate family members. The measure aims to counter the misuse of surveillance technology targeting journalists, academics, human rights defenders, dissidents, and US Government personnel, as documented in the Country Reports on

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Ukrainian Energy Sector Under Cyber Siege by Russian Hackers

Data Breach Today

Key Ukrainian Cyber Authority Warns of Spike in Cyberattacks on Energy Facilities Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team is warning of a rise in Russian cyberattacks targeting the country’s energy sector, with nearly 20 identified attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities in March, ahead of a potential large-scale offensive expected later this spring.

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Building Security for MSPs: Cisco's Blueprint for Success

Data Breach Today

Anjana Kumbampati of Cisco discusses the unique challenges MSPs face, such as managing multiple ecosystems and vendors, which complicates their operational and billing processes. She explains how Cisco helps streamline these aspects to boost MSP efficiency and profitability.

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Level Up Your Users’ Cybersecurity Skills with 'The Inside Man: New Recruits’

KnowBe4

We’re thrilled to announce our newest addition to our ModStore’s already brimming collection of games with a new offering based on our award-winning “The Inside Man” training series !

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US Pressures Iran Over Phishing Campaign Against Feds

Data Breach Today

Departments of Justice, Treasury and State Take Action Against Iranian Cyber Actors The U.S. federal government instigated a full court press against four alleged Iranian state hackers, unsealing a multi-count criminal indictment, slapping the men with Treasury sanctions and offering a reward of up to $10 million for their capture.

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USPS Surges to Take Top Spot as Most Impersonated Brand in Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

New data shows phishing attacks are deviating from the traditional focus on technology and retail sectors and are opting for alternate brands with widespread appeal.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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Russian Hackers Exploiting Windows Print Spooler Vuln

Data Breach Today

Microsoft Warns APT28's GooseEgg Tool Enables Credential Theft Russian military intelligence hackers are using an 18 month-old vulnerability in the Windows print spooler utility to deploy a custom tool that elevates privileges and steals credentials. Microsoft says it's seen post-compromise activities against Ukrainian, European and North American governments.

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Global Optics Provider Hit with Ransomware Attack and a $10M Ransom

KnowBe4

Global optics manufacturer Hoya had business operations at its headquarters and several business divisions impacted and is now facing a “No Negotiation / No Discount Policy” $10 million ransom decision to make.

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US Presures Iran Over Phishing Campaign Against Feds

Data Breach Today

Departments of Justice, Treasury and State Take Action Against Iranian Cyber Actors The U.S. federal government instigated a full court press against four alleged Iranian state hackers, unsealing a multi-count criminal indictment, slapping the men with Treasury sanctions and offering a reward of up to $10 million for their capture.

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Environmental Sustainable Training: KnowBe4's Commitment to a Greener Earth

KnowBe4

KnowBe4 is committed to sustainability and helping protect the environment, as evidenced by our initiatives such as our public commitment to sustainability , our planting trees and supporting local bee hives, and even our CEO Stu Sjouwerman’s donation of $2.5M to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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State Hackers' New Frontier: Network Edge Devices

Data Breach Today

Firewalls, VPNs and Email Filter Resist Endpoint Scanning State-sponsored hackers have responded to improved network scanning by shifting their focus to edge devices characterized by patchy endpoint detection and proprietary software that hinders forensic analysis, warns Mandiant. "Attackers are focusing more on evasion," it says in a report.

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Microsoft and Security Incentives

Schneier on Security

Former senior White House cyber policy director A. J. Grotto talks about the economic incentives for companies to improve their security—in particular, Microsoft: Grotto told us Microsoft had to be “dragged kicking and screaming” to provide logging capabilities to the government by default, and given the fact the mega-corp banked around $20 billion in revenue from security services last year, the concession was minimal at best. […] “The government needs to focus on

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Phishing Campaign Exploits Nespresso Domain

KnowBe4

Attackers are launching phishing campaigns using an open-redirect vulnerability affecting a website belonging to coffee machine company Nespresso, according to researchers at Perception Point.

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The Guide to Digital Transformation for Small Businesses

Record Nations

Digital transformation is the process of creating, maintaining, and iterating a digital system for your business. Transitioning your business to a digital environment is important in the modern world. Customers and employees expect a seamless experience that keeps up with the digital status quo. Utilizing online tools keeps your information safe while enhancing productivity.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #17 [HEADS UP] LastPass Warns of a 'CEO' Deepfake Phishing Attempt

KnowBe4

[HEADS UP] LastPass Warns of a 'CEO' Deepfake Phishing Attempt

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Video: City of Sarasota Celebrates RIM Month

IG Guru

Check out the link to the post. The post Video: City of Sarasota Celebrates RIM Month first appeared on IG GURU.

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‘Absolute joke’: customers’ personal data exposed amid Pandemonium Rocks festival refund stoush

The Guardian Data Protection

Information commissioner investigating data breach as ticket holders demand refunds because of amended lineup Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Kylie Gilroy was already incensed when she and her partner applied for partial refunds for this Saturday’s Pandemonium Rocks music festival on the Gold Coast.

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HID Connects S2E7: RFID Logistics and Supply Chain. Is the Whole Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts?

HID Global

In this podcast episode, we explore what RFID means to our supply chain, the benefits the technology provides, and some interesting use cases.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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5 steps for implementing change management in your organization

IBM Big Data Hub

Change is inevitable in an organization; especially in the age of digital transformation and emerging technologies, businesses and employees need to adapt. Change management (CM) is a methodology that ensures both leaders and employees are equipped and supported when implementing changes to an organization. The goal of a change management plan, or more accurately an organizational change plan, is to embed processes that have stakeholder buy-in and support the success of both the business and the

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Digital triplets: Extending digital twins to create an AI-powered virtual third-party advisor

CGI

A digital triplet extends the digital twin model to enable a decision-maker to use advancements in AI to interrogate the digital twin data. This includes the ability to request more situational information and to simulate and optimize outcomes under different scenarios.

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Will GenAI Kill The Web?

John Battelle's Searchblog

The Atlantic is out with a delicious piece of doomerism: It’s The End of the Web As We Know It. Were it not for the authors, Judith Donath and Bruce Schneier, I’d have passed right on by, because well-respected publications have been proclaiming the death of the Web for more than a decade. By and large they’ve been proven directionally right, but it’s taking a lot longer than most predicted.

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Enhancing employee well-being with iyarn and Jamf Pro

Jamf

Keeping up with your employees' well-being improves your organization. Jamf Pro and iyarn help check in with employees and deliver data-driven insights to help employers understand their company culture. Learn more about this collaboration.

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Introducing CDEs to Your Enterprise

Explore how enterprises can enhance developer productivity and onboarding by adopting self-hosted Cloud Development Environments (CDEs). This whitepaper highlights the simplicity and flexibility of cloud-based development over traditional setups, demonstrating how large teams can leverage economies of scale to boost efficiency and developer satisfaction.

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Archival Document Storage Explained: Essential Guide to Preserving Your History

Armstrong Archives

There’s so much in life to remember, whether you’re looking at the course of your own life or time spanning across generations. Documents play an important role in preserving memories, whether through official records or any number of other materials. However, many of these documents won’t stand the test of time. Archival document storage provides a solution to maintain them indefinitely for future generations to appreciate.

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Contactless Payments and Ticket Reading: Revolutionizing Transaction Efficiency in Mass Transit

HID Global

Explore how contactless payments and ticket readers are revolutionizing the mass transit industry and improving efficiency for travelers.

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Apple TV Deployment in Schools: Enhancing Digital Classrooms

Jamf

Learn about the various ways Apple TV and TrilbyTV support education and celebrate learning in the classroom and around the campus. Plus, discover how easy they are to set up, deploy and manage with Jamf.