US Navy warns 134,000 sailors of data breach after HPE laptop is compromised

Names and social security numbers accessed by “unknown individuals”—probe underway.   Kelly Fiveash (UK) – 11/24/2016, 10:30 AM   A data breach at the US Navy has exposed the social security numbers and names of more than 130,000 current and former sailors, officials confirmed late on Wednesday—adding that “unknown individuals” had accessed the sensitive information. Read More …

What gives health execs the most anxiety? Ransomware and social engineering, among others

Research conducted by CHIME and AEHIS uncovers the need for new cybersecurity tools, help from federal agencies and incentives for information sharing. By Bernie Monegain November 01, 2016   Malware and ramsomware are top of mind for healthcare executives, according to a new survey from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and the Association Read More …

Computer Virus Cripples UK Hospital System

Citing a computer virus outbreak, a hospital system in the United Kingdom has canceled all planned operations and diverted major trauma cases to neighboring facilities. The incident came as U.K. leaders detailed a national cyber security strategy that promises billions in cybersecurity spending, new special police units to pursue organized online gangs, and the possibility Read More …