CISA Adds 17 Vulnerabilities to Exploited Bug Catalog
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added 17 vulnerabilities to its list of bugs actively being exploited in attacks. Federal agencies need to fix 10 of them by next week.
CISA, FBI Warn of Ongoing Russian Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Federal agencies are reiterating the looming threat of Russian state-sponsored cyber threats to U.S. critical infrastructure this week
NCSC Outlines Tips to Mitigate Commercial Surveillance
The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) on Friday warned about the risks posed by commercial spyware to smartphones.
Friday Five 1/7
A scientist pleads guilty to stealing trade secret data, a new proof-of-concept iPhone Trojan, and more - catch up on the infosec news of the week with the Friday Five!
FTC Settles with Financial Firm Following Mortgage File Breach
A recently finalized settlement will require the company maintain proper data security safeguards and undergo periodic audits.
Insider Threat: Definition & Examples
A recent report said that almost half of data breaches involve an insider element. In this blog we define what constitutes an insider threat and give you nearly 50 examples to help illustrate the threat further.
Five Health Providers Held Accountable for Violating HIPAA Right of Access
OCR has shown that its serious about patients being able to access their healthcare records – recently levied penalties serve as a reminder for organizations to know where PHI is at all times.
What's the Biggest Healthcare Security Threat for 2021 And Beyond?
We asked 21 cybersecurity experts and healthcare executives what the biggest security threat they're facing in 2021 and beyond is.
FTC Updates Safeguards Rule for Consumer Financial Information
The FTC recently made changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act’s Safeguards Rule that should pose further privacy obligations to covered financial institutions.
DOJ Takes Action Against Two Charged with Ransomware Attacks
The Justice Department announced this week that it arrested two involved with deploying ransomware and that it seized $6.1 million in ransom payments.
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