NextGen Healthcare Discloses Data Breach: Over 1 Million Patients' Personal Information Compromised
NextGen Healthcare, a company based in the United States that specializes in electronic health record software, has acknowledged a security breach in which hackers infiltrated its systems and unlawfully obtained personal data belonging to over 1 million patients.
New malware strain hits Eastern Asia
A new phishing malware strain that mimics legitimate apps to steal user credentials and banking data has emerged in Eastern Asia.
FS-ISAC Leads NATO Live-Fire Cyber Defense Exercise with 30 Financial Firms
The FS-ISAC has organized a cyber defense exercise called Locked Shields, in which almost 30 financial firms, including Barclays, CME Group, and Mastercard, will participate. The exercise will span multiple days and involve a series of intricate and interconnected cyber attacks on a fictional country, targeting its military, government, critical infrastructure, and financial services.
Wisconsin Court System's Computer Network Attacked by Hackers
The Wisconsin court system's computer network was recently targeted by hackers, according to court officials who made a statement on Thursday.
Ferrari Refuses to Pay Ransom Demand After Data Breach
Luxury sports car manufacturer, Ferrari, has confirmed that it recently suffered a data breach resulting in a threat actor contacting the company with a ransom demand related to certain client contact details. The company claims that no ransomware was deployed on its systems and that the operational functions of the company have not been impacted.
Worldwide IT Security Spending to Approach $300 Billion by 2026, Says IDC
According to IDC, worldwide spending on security solutions and services is predicted to increase by 12.1% in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching $219 billion. By 2026, it is estimated that investments in hardware, software, and services related to cybersecurity will almost reach $300 billion due to the ongoing threat of cyberattacks, the need to provide a secure hybrid work environment, and the requirement to comply with data privacy and governance regulations.
Chinese Cyber Operations Pose Greatest Threat to U.S. National Security, Intelligence Warns
The annual publication of the worldwide threats to national security by the United States Intelligence Community has recognized Chinese cyber operations as one of the foremost threats to American national security.
Top U.S. Official Calls Out Industry on Cybersecurity
Jen Easterly, the head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, spoke at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh on Monday and called on the tech industry to take cybersecurity more seriously. Easterly urged the industry to prevent vulnerabilities from accumulating before products are shipped to the public. She criticized the practice of releasing products with "dozens, hundreds or thousands of defects" and called for an end to it.
