WA: Okanogan Co. government hit with cyber attack, working to restore systems

Emily Oliver reports: The Okanogan County government is dealing with a computer cyber attack that has impacted its phone system and emails. The attack is also affecting Okanogan County Public Health, according to the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office. R… Continue reading WA: Okanogan Co. government hit with cyber attack, working to restore systems

CHwapi hospital hit by ransomware; operations canceled, and another city hit

Another hospital has been hit with ransomware. The following is a Google translation of a report The CHwapi, hospital center of Picardy Wallonia in Tournai, was the victim of a computer attack on Sunday evening. All non-urgent operations were canceled … Continue reading CHwapi hospital hit by ransomware; operations canceled, and another city hit

TX: Hendrick: Computer network breach compromised some patients’ information

Laura Gutschke reports: Hendrick Health System on Friday began notifying patients that some identifying information may have been compromised during a network security breach identified  Nov. 20. An investigation determined that patient information may… Continue reading TX: Hendrick: Computer network breach compromised some patients’ information

Hy-Vee agrees to settle the class action lawsuit over payment card data breach

In August, 2019, Hy-Vee announced that it was investigating a payment card breach affecting customers who had used some of  their fuel pumps, drive-thru coffee shops, and restaurants. Three days later, Brian Krebs reported: On Tuesday of this week, one… Continue reading Hy-Vee agrees to settle the class action lawsuit over payment card data breach

Toledo Public Schools Seeking Individuals Who May Not Have Received Notice of Security Breach

Public Notice: January 14, 2021 As previously reported on this website and in the news media, Toledo Public Schools experienced a security incident in September which later resulted in the potential access, viewing or removal of personal information fo… Continue reading Toledo Public Schools Seeking Individuals Who May Not Have Received Notice of Security Breach

Ronald McDonald House notifying almost 18,000 guests of Blackbaud breach

Those of us who frequently check state attorneys general sites are well aware that there are still many consumers and patients who are first being notified of the Blackbaud ransomware incident last year. Ronald McDonald House is well-known in the U.S.,… Continue reading Ronald McDonald House notifying almost 18,000 guests of Blackbaud breach

SEPA Systems Knocked Offline by ‘Ongoing’ Ransomware Attack

Ross Kelly reports: Critical services such as flood forecasting are still in operation, the agency said. The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has confirmed it is responding to an ongoing ransomware attack launched by a highly organised, … Continue reading SEPA Systems Knocked Offline by ‘Ongoing’ Ransomware Attack

Saskatchewan privacy commissioner investigates potential breach of hunting licensing system

There was one email breach involving guns in Australia but also one email breach involving guns in Canada this week. Jonathan Guignard reports: Saskatchewan’s privacy commissioner is investigating a potential privacy breach involving the province’s hun… Continue reading Saskatchewan privacy commissioner investigates potential breach of hunting licensing system