Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As reported on the Hunton Insurance Recovery blog , on February 4, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”), which regulates the business of insurance in New York, has issued guidelines, in the Insurance Circular Letter No. sought coverage for expenses under its property insurance policy.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

2 announcing a Cyber Insurance Risk Framework (the Framework) that describes industry best practices for New York-regulated property/casualty insurers. According to NYDFS, the incorporation of these practices should be proportionate to each insurer’s size, resources, geographic distribution, and other factors. The Framework.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2023

1, 2023 – Guardz , the cybersecurity company securing and insuring SMEs, today disclosed the existence of a Hidden Virtual Network Computing (hVNC) malware targeting macOS devices. About Guardz: Guardz is a holistic cyber security and insurance solution designed for SMEs. Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. GDPR (among other legal requirements in the EU and elsewhere) can expose multinational organizations to hefty financial penalties, additional rules for disclosing data breaches, and increased scrutiny of the adequacy of their data security.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. Network Elements Networks connect physical and virtual assets and control the data flow between them.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2024

Security experts say the Dark Angels have been around since 2021, but the group doesn’t get much press because they work alone and maintain a low profile, picking one target at a time and favoring mass data theft over disrupting the victim’s operations. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 21, 2024.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

These laws aim to establish standards for securing data, ensuring privacy, and mitigating risks associated with digital information. By enforcing these regulations, governments seek to enhance the overall security posture of businesses and institutions, reduce the likelihood of cyber incidents, and promote trust in the digital ecosystem.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

Bitmarck, one of the largest IT service providers for social insurance carriers in Germany, announced yesterday that it has suffered a cyber attack. The incident impacted statutory health insurance companies that have their IT operated by BITMARCK. Our early warning systems have reported an attack on BITMARCK’s internal systems.

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KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2024

Researchers at Menlo Security discovered three state-sponsored phishing campaigns that have targeted 40,000 important individuals over the past three months. “In LegalQloud targets governments and investment banks in North America and impersonates the names of >500 legal firms and steals credentials,” Menlo Security writes.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Exploitation drivers From the case of Hegestratos committing insurance fraud by sinking a ship in 300 B.C., Scholars have determined that the precursors of money in combination with language are what enabled humans to solve cooperation issues that other animals could not. The advancement of fraud has materialized parallel to that of currency.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Alex Holden is founder of Hold Security , a Milwaukee-based cybersecurity firm. The CLOP members said one tried-and-true method of infecting healthcare providers involved gathering healthcare insurance and payment data to use in submitting requests for a remote consultation on a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver. ”

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 14, 2021

During the week of October 4, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law bills amending the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CPRA”), California’s data breach notification law and California’s data security law. Genetic Data: California Data Breach Notification and Data Security Law Amendment Bill.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

A UK government report published last year found that 48% of organisations lacked the expertise to complete routine cyber security practices. The report also found that 30% of organisations had skills gaps in more advanced areas, such as penetration testing, forensic analysis and security architecture.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The US Securities and Exchange Commission warns investors of potential investment scams that leverages Hurricane Ida as a bait. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is warning investors of potential investment scams related to Hurricane Ida. ” continues the SEC.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Cyber security is becoming an expensive endeavour for organisations – and in many cases, the costs are so high that they can’t deal with threats appropriately. However, it’s one thing to want to invest in cyber security, but something else entirely to set aside the budget to do so. What is cyber security as a service?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Incident details: Network security incident, where allegedly AlphV gained unauthorised access and made demands to the hospital’s leadership, suggesting a ransomware attack. D-Link Corporation Provides Details about an Information Disclosure Security Incident Date of breach: 2 October 2023. Records breached: Around 700 records.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The network also includes a children’s hospital, rehabilitation centers, and partnerships with academic institutions to support medical education and research. The healthcare network was the target a BlackCat ransomware attack, the security breach was discovered on February 6.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

Cyber Insurer Provides Help. As Spectra Logic had the foresight to take out cyber insurance , Chubb representatives were professional and helpful, according to Mendoza. The guys in the SOC discovered that the virus came in via a remote user , had spread over the VPN and then began to look for security flaws,” said Mendoza.

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Hunton Privacy

MAY 27, 2015

In a webinar, entitled Cyber Insurance: Addressing Your Risks and Liabilities , hosted by Hunton & Williams LLP and CT , Hunton & Williams partners Lon A. Berk and Lisa J. Download a copy of the webinar.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Hackers now leverage GenAI to launch targeted attacks that bypass traditional security systems. This means security vendors should create multi-tenant solutions that integrate easily with other security vendors’ products and cover both cloud and on-premise environments with flexible licensing and billing models and dedicated programs.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Its mission is to improve the lives of people worldwide through research, clinical care and education. In a notice of security incident published on its website, Fred Hutch pointed out that all clinics are open and actively serving patients. ” reported the Seattle Times. “If ” Robert M.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Our online security team has uncovered a massive data breach originating from a misconfigured Amazon Bucket, which was operated by a Turkish Legal advising company, INOVA YÖNETIM & AKTÜERYAL DANI?MANLIK. Inova is an actuarial consultancy company, which means they compile statistical analysis and calculate insurance risks and premiums.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security. Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity. Erin: Do you think cyber insurance should play a bigger role in companies’ cybersecurity strategies?

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IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2020

Almost everyone wants to know what the future has in store – particularly when it comes to cyber security. With that in mind, Geraint Williams, IT Governance’s chief information security officer, discusses his cyber security predictions in the upcoming year. Our predictions. Ransomware will continue to increase.

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AIIM

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The AIIM Conference is fast-approaching and whether you’ve already secured your ticket, still trying to convince your boss to send you , or just can’t attend this year - we have something for everyone on this latest episode of The AIIM on Air Podcast. Tune in for a taste of what to expect at the conference and some educational takeaways.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

IT Governance’s research has discovered the following for October 2023: 114 publicly disclosed security incidents. It usually also involved temporarily taking down systems to limit the impact of the security breach. Note: This includes security incidents where we know no records were breached.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2023

Once discovered the security breach, HCPF quickly launched an investigation into the incident. In response to the incident, the company is reviewing policies, procedures and cybersecurity safeguards to enhance the cyber security of its systems. CDHE did not disclose the number of impacted individuals.

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Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2020

Xchanging is a business process and technology services provider and integrator, which provides technology-enabled business services to the commercial insurance industry. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company disclosed the security breach on July 5, but it is not clear when it has discovered the attack.

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Adam Levin

JUNE 4, 2021

Takeaways: While security products are an essential tool for protecting against cyberattacks, nothing is 100% foolproof. Practice the 3Ms: Minimize your risk of exposure: Don’t take unnecessary risks and invest in cyber defenses and education. We are in the midst of an ongoing ransomware epidemic.

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IT Governance

MAY 3, 2022

We discovered 80 security incidents in April, resulting in 14,329,78 compromised records. Meanwhile, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. If you’re facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help.

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IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

On this page, you will find all our usual information breaking down the month’s security incidents. Meanwhile, you can subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. However, we’ve decided to consolidate our records onto a single page.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

Security awareness training still has a place to play here." Email and other elements of software infrastructure offer built-in fundamental security that largely guarantees we are not in danger until we ourselves take action," Tyson writes. Is the email enticing you to click on a link?' I'm being asked to do something here.'"

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

IT Governance found 73 publicly disclosed security incidents in August 2023, accounting for 79,729,271 breached records. It also breaks down each month’s cyber security incidents and provides more information about the biggest and most notable breaches of the month.

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 22, 2020

Security Breach Notice Act. The amendments to Vermont’s Security Breach Notice Act include expanding the definition of Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”), expanding the definition of a breach to include login credentials and narrowing the permissible circumstances under which substitute notice may be used.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The City confirmed the security incident and is working to recover from the ransomware attack that impacted its services, including the police department. million to mitigate the May Royal ransomware attack appeared first on Security Affairs. In May 2023, a ransomware attack hit the IT systems at the City of Dallas , Texas.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Not disclosing, subject to specified exceptions, a consumer’s genetic data to certain entities ( e.g. , those responsible for making decisions regarding health insurance, life insurance or employment). Violations of the Act are subject to civil penalties. Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to HIPAA and the HITECH Act.

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