US Offers $15M Reward For Information About Conti Ransomware
The US State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of key leaders in the Conti ransomware group. The Department is also offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of any individual participating or conspiring to participate in a Conti variant ransomware operation.
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HFMA Spring Conference & Annual Meeting
To compensate for the lack of resources and rising healthcare costs, the healthcare industry is leveraging Internet connectivity to improve patient safety and patient care. This level of connectivity and advancement has led to the rise of ransomware which is focused on stealing patient data, hacking into medical devices, and stealing the intellectual property of the pharmaceutical industry.
Tech Giants Expand Support For 'A Passwordless World'
Apple, Google and Microsoft announced Thursday that they planned to expand support for a common standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium that does not require a password to sign in. The FIDO Alliance – whose executive council comprises Srinivas along with representatives from Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, Thales and NTT DoCoMo – has been working toward a passwordless authentication protocol since 2012.
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2022 NYS Cybersecurity Conference
The 24th Annual New York State Cybersecurity Conference and 16th Annual Symposium on Information Assurance (ASIA ‘22) is a two-day event co-hosted by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services, the University at Albany’s School of Business, and The NYS Forum, Inc.
Spoofed Websites and Spoofed Emails Not Funny
The ugly side of spoofing can be found on today’s digital stage, where cybercriminals masquerade as individuals or organizations we trust, such as banks, government agencies, and similar resources. The purpose of digital spoofing is to dupe unwitting individuals into taking actions that aid and abet the cybercriminals—and usually hurt the victims.
A Practical Guide to HIPAA Compliance
The Federal Government has specific HIPAA requirements that include annual HIPAA training. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as part of HIPAA Administrative Safeguards, all covered entities must train all workforce members regarding their security policies and procedures.