Alleged Data Breach at Korea Aerospace Research Institute Sparks Major Investigation

In today’s reminder of the insider threat, Jung Suk-yee reports that employees of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) are being investigated by the Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency for leaking sensitive technology: The investigation, … Continue reading Alleged Data Breach at Korea Aerospace Research Institute Sparks Major Investigation

Texas Man Convicted of Sabotaging his Employer’s Computer Systems and Deleting Data

There’s an update to an indictment announced by the DOJ in April 2021.  In today’s reminder of the insider threat, DOJ announced: A federal jury in Cleveland convicted a Texas man today for writing and deploying malicious code on his former… Continue reading Texas Man Convicted of Sabotaging his Employer’s Computer Systems and Deleting Data

Uganda court charges senior finance officials with corruption over central bank hacking

Susmita Chaulagain reports: A Ugandan court on Wednesday charged nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development over their alleged involvement in corruption, electronic fraud, and money laundering in connection w… Continue reading Uganda court charges senior finance officials with corruption over central bank hacking

Summerside hospital worker fired for improperly accessing patient files, says Health P.E.I.

Stephen Brun reports: An employee of Summerside’s Prince County Hospital accessed the personal files of more than 100 patients without permission, Health P.E.I. says. In a news release Monday afternoon, the health agency said it discovered the br… Continue reading Summerside hospital worker fired for improperly accessing patient files, says Health P.E.I.

Maybe we should all file breach reports against Musk like Kevin did.

The Washington Post reports: Agents of billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have gained access to highly restricted government records on millions of federal employees — including Treasury and State Department officials in sensit… Continue reading Maybe we should all file breach reports against Musk like Kevin did.

US Justice Department drops case against Texas doctor charged with leaking transgender care data

Prosecutors may have dropped the case against Dr. Eithan Haim, but his conduct is a reminder of the insider threat. AP reports: Federal prosecutors on Friday dropped the case against a Texas doctor who called himself a whistleblower on transgender care… Continue reading US Justice Department drops case against Texas doctor charged with leaking transgender care data

Orlando Man Pleads Guilty To Conducting Series Of Cyber Intrusions Against Former Employer

Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Michael Scheuer (39, Orlando) today pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly transmitting a program, code, or command to a protected computer and intentionally causing damage wi… Continue reading Orlando Man Pleads Guilty To Conducting Series Of Cyber Intrusions Against Former Employer