The recent hack of the American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) is having ripple effects around the world. Recently it was reported that as a direct consequence of that hack, Quest Diagnostics (one of the largest diagnostic testing laboratory services in the United States) was breached. This resulted in the exposure of millions of patient … [Read more...] about AMCA Suffers A Medical Patient Information Breach
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Latest Windows 7 Update Could Cause AntiVirus Program Issues
If you're still using Windows 7, you probably already know that Microsoft recently threw users of some of it's older operating systems a bone when they issued a rare, emergency security patch designed to protect their systems better. Unfortunately, there's a problem. According to the UK security firm Sophos, and backed up by sporadic user reports, … [Read more...] about Latest Windows 7 Update Could Cause AntiVirus Program Issues
Google Bug Exposed Passwords For Some GSuite Enterprise Customers
Even companies that are normally quite good at providing security for their users occasionally wind up with egg on their faces. Google is a classic case in point, in this instance. Recently, the company announced that a bug in an older segment of their GSuite code base resulted in the recent discovery that the company had been storing … [Read more...] about Google Bug Exposed Passwords For Some GSuite Enterprise Customers
Digital Skimmers Are Dangerous For Websites With E-Commerce
If your business website incorporates an e-Commerce platform that allows you to sell directly to your customers, be aware. According to the latest research by the security firm RiskIQ, there are currently more than half a dozen large, well-organized hacking groups targeting businesses just like yours. These groups are all using the same basic … [Read more...] about Digital Skimmers Are Dangerous For Websites With E-Commerce
Facebook Admits To Accessing Email Contacts
Facebook can't seem to stay out of its own way. Recently, the social media giant has made headlines on a regular basis, and seldom for anything good or groundbreaking. Not long ago, the company found itself in the midst of a controversy when it came to light that they were asking people for their email account passwords, claiming that … [Read more...] about Facebook Admits To Accessing Email Contacts
Millions Of Toyota Customers Possibly Affected By Data Breach
In recent months, Japan is a nation under cyber-siege, with several high-profile attacks having been made against the country. The most recent attack targeted Toyota. If you own a Toyota or Lexus, it's possible that at least some of the information you gave to the company has been compromised. Although an investigation into the matter is … [Read more...] about Millions Of Toyota Customers Possibly Affected By Data Breach
