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5.6 Million Medical Records Exposed: Email Addresses, Birthdates, and SSNs Stolen in Ascension Cyberattack

A ransomware attack on Ascension, one of the nation’s largest Catholic health systems, has left millions of medcial records exposed. The sensitive data was from nearly 5.6 million patients, it included names, email addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers (SSNs).

Sep 233 min read

Wave of Dental Data Breaches Exposes Urgent Need for Stronger Cybersecurity

Nashville-based Chord Specialty Dental Partners, a DSO serving practices across multiple states, reported a breach affecting over 173,000 individuals. The attack targeted email systems, with unauthorized access to several accounts over a five-week period.

Aug 51 min read

WhatsApp has new vulnerability allowing the sending of malicious files.

WhatsApp Vulnerability Sparks Urgency Around Healthcare Offices Using Software Not Following New HIPAA Guidelines

Applications like WhatsApp, though convenient for day-to-day team communication, were never intended for use in clinical or administrative settings where privacy and data protection are paramount. Their continued use on business systems introduces unnecessary risk and can lead to compliance violations, data breaches, and exposure of sensitive patient records.

Jul 12 min read

Medical Practices Using WordPress... Keeping Your Site Updated Is More Critical Than Ever

Medical practices using WordPress face rising cyber threats as outdated plugins remain top hacker targets in 2025. Learn which vulnerabilities put patient data at risk and how regular updates, stronger authentication, and proactive security keep healthcare websites compliant and protected.

Jun 32 min read

The Banshee Stealer malware highlights a critical shift in cyber threats targeting macOS users.

New Malware is A Wake-Up Call for Apple's macOS Users

New malware poses a significant threat to Apple's macOS users, it has capabilities to steal sensitive data such as browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and passwords.

Mar 43 min read

Texas Tech Data Breach Highlights Urgent Need for Strong Security Policies in Medical Practices

The scope of the breach is staggering, cybercriminals accessed or exfiltrated sensitive files of 1,465,000 individuals.

Feb 42 min read

A red computer room fill with several Chinese hackers.

The Scale of China's Cyberespionage: Protecting Yourself with Encrypted Messaging Services

China’s “Salt Typhoon” cyberespionage campaign breached major U.S. telecoms, exposing sensitive data and surveillance systems. As threats grow, encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp offer vital protection for personal or company data. With end-to-end encryption and metadata shielding, they help safeguard personal and business communications in an increasingly vulnerable digital landscape.

Jan 82 min read

A new ransomware strain is targeting U.S. healthcare providers, risking patient data and critical services.

Microsoft Warns Healthcare Sector: New Ransomware Threat Puts Patient Data at Risk

Microsoft warns of a ransomware threat to healthcare providers. Learn how Vanilla Tempest exploits systems and what steps to take to protect

Dec 17, 20242 min read

Google’s AI-powered scam detection on Pixel devices stops fraud before it happens—but at what cost to privacy? Explore the benefits, risks, and what’s next.

Is Google’s AI Eavesdropping on Your Calls? Let’s Talk About Scam Protection and Privacy

Is Google’s AI listening to your calls? Discover how Pixel’s new scam detection works, its privacy impact, and what it means for the future.

Dec 3, 20242 min read