Public Cloud Security Breaches

Family HealthCare was informed about a data breach that its third-party service provider, Brady Martz & Associates PC, encountered. The incident happened on November 19, 2022, and resulted in unauthorized access to files containing personal details of specific employees and patients. The exposed information comprised names, dates of birth, phone numbers, financial account details, health insurance data, Social Security numbers, and information regarding the received care at Family HealthCare. Family HealthCare promptly took measures to safeguard its systems, and impacted individuals were informed and offered assistance to safeguard their information from potential abuse.

The Europol report exposes the intricate web of financial and economic crimes fueling the underground criminal economy, emphasizing the critical need for international cooperation and advanced security measures.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signed the 13th emergency order related to a year-old cyberattack, causing delays in the county budget. The cyberattack highlighted ongoing threats to public health and safety, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

The Lapsus$ cyber crime gang, led by teenagers from the UK and Brazil, carried out a series of high-profile hacking attacks against major tech firms, leaking unreleased content and causing significant damage to the affected companies.

The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is suggesting a new regulation in the United States that would necessitate companies operating in critical infrastructure sectors to disclose security breaches and ransom payments within certain time limits. This proposal highlights the urgency for enhanced cybersecurity protocols and uniform reporting procedures in addressing cyber risks.