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NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation’s Data

Krebs on Security

The snippets of stolen data that USDoD offered as teasers showed rows of names, addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security Numbers (SSNs). Many media outlets mistakenly reported that the National Public data breach affects 2.9 billion people (that figure actually refers to the number of rows in the leaked data sets).

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Better Late than Never? U.S. Bolsters Cybersecurity Ahead of Elections

Adam Levin

Following the multitude of hacks , leaked emails , data breaches , and disinformation campaigns that marred the 2016 elections, Congress has allocated $380 million to states requesting cybersecurity assistance. The grants came in the form of a special allocation from the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002.

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VMware Flaw a Vector in SolarWinds Breach?

Krebs on Security

In response to questions from KrebsOnSecurity, VMware said it has “received no notification or indication that the CVE 2002-4006 was used in conjunction with the SolarWinds supply chain compromise.” However, the SolarWinds compromise would have provided that internal access nicely.

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FBI’s investigation accidentally revealed the HelloKitty ransomware gang operates out of Ukraine

Security Affairs

While investigating a data breach suffered by a healthcare organization, FBI accidentally revealed that it believes that the HelloKitty ransomware gang operates out of Ukraine. ” reads the notice of data breach published by the Oregon Anesthesiology Group. “Oregon Anesthesiology Group, P.C.

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3.4 Million user records from LiveAuctioneers hack available for sale

Security Affairs

Auctions platform LiveAuctioneers admitted to have suffered a data breach that likely impacted approximately 3.4 Auctions platform LiveAuctioneers disclosed a a data breach that might have impacted approximately 3.4 ” reads the data breach notification published by the company. million users.

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The Key Components of HRIPA Compliance

Security Boulevard

Data breaches and privacy concerns are all too common today. That’s why the Australian Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIPA) is highly relevant. This legislation ensures that your privacy is rigorously protected when you share your medical history or undergo a procedure.

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How to Comply with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) revised Safeguards Rule

CyberSecurity Insiders

The rule was first introduced in 2002 and has been revised multiple times to keep up with evolving technology and security threats. Implement a Written Information Security Program Developing a Written Information Security Program (WISP) is a key element of protecting your customer’s data.