INC Ransomware Hits NHS Scotland, Threatens Leak of 3TB Patient Data

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As seen by Hackread.com, the INC ransomware gang claims to have obtained patient records as part of their cyberattack.
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NHS Dumfries and Galloway Faces Cyberattack, Patient Data at Risk

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Another day, another healthcare-related cyber attack putting already vulnerable individuals at risk.
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Smashing Security podcast #199: A few tech cock-ups, and one cock lock-up

An internet-connected adult toy could leave its users encaged, the official NHS COVID-19 contact-tracing app alarms users, and would you be happy if a robot interviewed you for a job?

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Over 18K COVID-19 Patients’ Data Mistakenly Exposed by NHS Trust

A National Health Service (NHS) Trust revealed that it had mistakenly uploaded the personal information of over 18,000 people who had previously tested positive for coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). On September 14, Public Health Wales announced in a web st… Continue reading Over 18K COVID-19 Patients’ Data Mistakenly Exposed by NHS Trust

Book Review: Crime Dot Com, From Viruses to Vote Rigging, How Hacking Went Global

I had the great delight of reading Geoff White’s new book, “Crime Dot Com: From Viruses to Vote Rigging, How Hacking Went Global”, I thoroughly recommend it. The book is superbly researched and written, the author’s storytelling style not only lifts th… Continue reading Book Review: Crime Dot Com, From Viruses to Vote Rigging, How Hacking Went Global