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American Radio Relay League confirms $1 million ransom payment
Why would an organization whose breach affected 150 people pay $1 million ransom to get a decryptor key? How critical are the organization’s activities to justify such a large payment? Large payments are more likely to be associated with the healthcare sector or critical infrastructure than with a non-profit organization like the American Radio Relay […]
Potential cyberattack impacts Port of Seattle online systems, including SEA Airport
Has the airport been hit by a cyberattack? Possibly. KIRO 7 reports: A possible cyberattack has affected internet and web networks at Port of Seattle, impacting systems across SeaTac Airport. According to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the Port of Seattle ‘experienced certain system outages indicating a possible cyberattack earlier this morning.’ Passengers were encouraged to check […]
Halliburton confirms a cyberattack forced it to take its systems offline
Halliburton is a major player in oil and gas supplies. A cyberattack resulted in its taking systems offline. CNN reports: Halliburton confirmed on Friday that it was hit by a cyberattack that forced the major oilfield services company to take systems offline. In a filing, Halliburton said it became aware on Wednesday that an “unauthorized third […]
US sues Georgia Tech over alleged cybersecurity failings as a Pentagon contractor
If you don’t audit your vendors, will you know if they are really adhering to the security provisions of your contract with them? Maybe you’ll get lucky, and disgruntled employees will blow the whistle. The Register reports: The US is suing one of its leading research universities over a litany of alleged failures to meet […]
Microchip Technology discloses cyberattack impacting operations
Earlier this week, chipmaker Microchip Technology Incorporated acknowledged that a cyberattack had impacted its systems last weekend and disrupted operations in a number of facilities. Bleeping Computer explained: Due to an incident, some Microchip Technology manufacturing facilities operate at reduced capacity, affecting the company’s ability to meet orders. Microchip Technology also had to take steps […]
Understanding healthcare data breach lawsuit trends
Lawsuits often follow a healthcare data breach, but understanding what drives litigation trends can help healthcare organizations prepare. Jill McKeon explains: When a healthcare data breach occurs, lawsuits filed by affected individuals often follow. In fact, data breach lawsuits are on the rise across all industries, according to a 2024 report from law firm BakerHostetler. In 2023, the firm handled more […]
NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation’s Data
Questions continue to abound following a data leak that reportedly contained 2.9 billion records with Americans’ personal information. Investigative journalist Brian Krebs summarizes what is known about the data in the breach, its authenticity, and the company behind the data. HaveIBeenOwned.com’s Troy Hunt analyzed the leaked data and found it is a somewhat disparate collection of consumer and […]
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Dismiss Wiretap Claims Using HIPAA to Support Crime-Tort Exception Allegations
If you feel like you need an explanation of the headline, you are not alone. But BCLP explains the concept and court decisions: It has now become commonplace for Plaintiffs’ attorneys to bring claims alleging that routine marketing techniques, including the deployment of behavioral advertising cookies and pixels, constitute wiretaps in violation of state and […]