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Welltok's MOVEit Breach Continues; Another 2 Million Records Harvested

Welltok provides a multi-use platform allowing institutions and individuals to manage their health and well-being. It is a third-party solution that caters to clinics, health networks, industry leaders, and private clinics. They also offer personalized resources and solutions meant to improve the health and lives of applicable patients.

112k Records Stolen from Population Health Analytics Platform, HealthEC

HealthEC (HEC) is an analytics and AI-assisted solution that siphons all relative information about patients into cohesive packages. Their tech can identify high-risk patients and their barriers to optimal care while providing options to close these care gaps. The data comes from healthcare systems and integrates with claims data to represent the patient best.

Ransomware Criminals Steal 2.7 Million Records from Emergency Software

ESO Solutions is a primary software developer and analytics platform for emergency and associated services; its programs connect emergency response agencies, fire departments, hospitals, and state response offices. ESO collects and disperses data between the services, giving responders the most complete information.

Weekly Cybersecurity Recap December 22

This week was devastating for data breaches. Across the US, cybercriminals stole the information of 58.4 million consumers, patients, and students. Our reports began in West Virginia, where the MOVEit breach cannibalized another 495k records from 17 hospitals. Soon after, Mr. Cooper’s breach appeared with more information about their October event—14.7 million homeowners had their data stolen.

Xfinity Writhes; 36 Million Records Breached via Vendor Vulnerability

Xfinity is the name of Comcast Communications’ internet, TV, and phone service; it is the most significant cabled internet service in the states, with more than 32 million residential customers. Available in 39 contiguous states and the capital, the service provides communication solutions for individuals, companies, institutions, and clinical networks. Xfinity’s vast influence has made them a target for cybercriminals.

Data breaches: In-depth analysis, recovery strategies, and best practices

In the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity, organizations face the ever-present risk of data breaches. This article provides a detailed exploration of data breaches, delving into their nuances, and offers comprehensive recovery strategies along with best practices. A data breach occurs when unauthorized threat actors gain access to sensitive information, jeopardizing data integrity and confidentiality.

Best Practices to Prevent E-commerce Fraud

Roughly 20 percent of all retail sales occur online. This statistic may sound lukewarm now, but e-commerce is rapidly becoming the lion’s share of global transactions. However, the model’s incredible growth also provides criminals ample opportunity to steal from online businesses. The absence of a physical location removes much of the criminal’s risk, and new strategies constantly pop up. A robust fraud prevention strategy should cover the majority of business operations.

Embezzlement: Definitions and the Anatomy of Financial Fraud

Embezzlement is an internal crime that someone commits against their organization. The perpetrator's inside knowledge helps them avoid detection and clean up the evidence. It's a problem that can spiral out of control and cause massive damage to an organization's public face. Identifying the warning signs of embezzlement and acting quickly is essential to preventing the worst-case scenario.

Exploring the Pros and Cons of Purchasing Cryptocurrency with PayPal Wallet

The explosive growth of cryptocurrencies was nothing short of extraordinary. Even the most doubtful among us couldn’t help but put a few dollars in to see what would happen. The phenomenon gave rise to many cryptocurrency management platforms, and PayPal put its hat in the ring as well. Unlike apps made for the explicit purpose of handling crypto, PayPal was an established platform with roughly 350 million users.

14.7 Million Homeowners Exposed in Nationstar Mortgage/Mr. Cooper Event

We reported on Mr. Cooper—one of the nation’s largest mortgage providers—a month ago. Mr. Cooper was featured as they dealt with the throws of a cybersecurity event. The attack disrupted their networks and caused homeowners to avoid payment dues temporarily. Back then, the consequences of the attack were unclear. Subsequently, the public was left to speculate about the event’s impact. Preliminary investigations have concluded, and the impact figure is massive.