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HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles Ransomware Investigation with Spencer Gifts Health Plan for $450k, Corrective Action Plan

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced a settlement with Spencer Gifts LLC Flexible Benefits and Welfare Benefit Plans (the Plan), the employer-sponsored group health plan of Spencer Gifts LL… Continue reading HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles Ransomware Investigation with Spencer Gifts Health Plan for $450k, Corrective Action Plan→

UK: More than one year later, HCRG is first notifying patients of ransomware attack

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In February 2025, after the Medusa ransomware gang claimed responsibility for an attack on the UK healthcare provider HCRG Care Group, HCRG confirmed it had been breached but would only say it was investigating. While they remained silent, SuspectFile … Continue reading UK: More than one year later, HCRG is first notifying patients of ransomware attack→

Data analysis of the Global Schools Group breach, Part 1

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This is the first part of a two-part report of findings from the Global Schools Group data breach. All statistical analyses and findings were provided to DataBreaches by FulcrumSec, and are presented to assist those investigating the breach as well as … Continue reading Data analysis of the Global Schools Group breach, Part 1→

Dark Forums Jabber Promised Private, Encrypted Messaging. Evidence Suggests Otherwise.

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When criminal hackers or hacking forums screw up, people notice. Covert Security reveals one major security “Oops!:” DarkForums operates one of the largest English-language hacking communities on the dark web. Alongside the forum itself, th… Continue reading Dark Forums Jabber Promised Private, Encrypted Messaging. Evidence Suggests Otherwise.→

Hospital worker suspected of accessing Princess of Wales’s medical records to face prosecution

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Russell Myers reports: A hospital worker at the private clinic where the Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery is set to face a criminal prosecution following an investigation into claims that the Princess’ medical records had allegedly been ac… Continue reading Hospital worker suspected of accessing Princess of Wales’s medical records to face prosecution→

Cybercriminals Are Targeting EdTech: Data Breaches and Ransomware Attacks on the Rise

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Resecurity writes: The education technology (EdTech) sector has become a prime target for cybercriminals as attacks against educational institutions and related platforms continue to escalate. With sensitive data, including student records, employee in… Continue reading Cybercriminals Are Targeting EdTech: Data Breaches and Ransomware Attacks on the Rise→