Hackers hit health companies, insurers with increasing regularity
Of all the industries in the country, health care might be the juiciest for cyberhackers. And around central Indiana, institutions large and small are paying the price.
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Goodman Campbell computer network attacked by hackers
The computer network of Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, a large, independent surgical group based in Carmel, has been hacked, compromising patient and employee data.
Indiana National Guard seeks employers for cybersecurity career fair
The Indiana National Guard’s cyber battalion is returning home from an out-of-state deployment this fall, and the Guard is seeking employers with Indiana jobs to offer the soldiers upon their return.
U.S. agencies issue joint alert over control systems malware
Multiple agencies warned of the discovery of malicious cyber tools created by unnamed advanced-threat actors that they said were capable of gaining “full system access” to multiple industrial control systems.
Accounts deceivable: Email scam costliest type of cybercrime
Business Email Compromise scams get far less attention than the massive ransomware attacks that have triggered a powerful government response, but they siphon untold billions from the economy as authorities struggle to keep up.
Hackers find easier paths as 600,000 U.S. cybersecurity jobs sit empty
In the last 12 months, job openings have increased 29% in cybersecurity, more than double the rate of growth between 2018 and 2019, according to Gartner TalentNeuron, which tracks labor market trends.
Biden warns U.S. companies of potential Russian cyberattacks
Addressing corporate CEOs at their quarterly meeting, Biden told the business leaders they have a “patriotic obligation” to harden their systems against such attacks.
Hacked U.S. companies to face new reporting requirements
The rules are part of a broader effort by the Biden administration and Congress to shore up the nation’s cyberdefenses after a series of high-profile digital espionage campaigns and disruptive ransomware attacks
IUPUI lands $3.7M grant for cybersecurity degree programs
IUPUI is among eight universities to receive the latest round of funding from the National Science Foundation’s CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program, which aims to increase the nation’s supply of trained cybersecurity professionals.
Eskenazi Health patient sues after cyberattack data breach, asks for class action status
Terri Ruehl Young filed suit in Indiana Commercial Court in Marion County on Friday against the Indianapolis-based public hospital and health care provider.
U.S. charges two suspected major ransomware operators
Both men are alleged to be affiliated with the prolific Russia-based REvil ransomware gang, whose attacks have compromised tens of thousands of computers worldwide and yielded at least $200 million in ransom payments, said Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Justice Department escalating cyber crackdown
The U.S. is stepping up actions to combat ransomware and cybercrime through arrests and other actions, its No. 2 official said, as the Biden administration escalates its response to what it regards as an urgent economic and national security threat.
Microsoft: Russian-backed hackers targeting cloud services
The group, which Microsoft calls Nobelium, has employed a new strategy to piggyback on the direct access that cloud service resellers have to their customers’ IT systems, hoping to “more easily impersonate an organization’s trusted technology partner.”
Survey: Cyberattacks concerning to most U.S. citizens
The poll shows that about 9 in 10 Americans are at least somewhat concerned about hacking that involves their personal information, financial institutions, government agencies or certain utilities.
U.S. poised to sue contractors who don’t report cyber breaches
Officials have repeatedly spoken of the need for better private-sector engagement as the government confronts a surge in ransomware attacks that in the last year have targeted critical infrastructure and major corporations.
Cyberattack shuts down computer network at Johnson Memorial
Johnson Memorial Health said it has backup processes in place that allow its continued operation and that most services are unaffected.
7 tips to keep your remote work setup secure
As many organizations continue to provide a long-term remote work policy, it is imperative that employers ensure that their internal security measures are up to the task.
Cyberattacks prompt higher insurance premiums, lower coverage limits
Due to a spike in the number and severity of ransomware attacks and other cybercrimes, insurers are tightening up their cyber insurance underwriting standards.
Defense contractor ManTech International partners with Purdue on workforce development
Mantech International, a Virginia-based defense contractor with a burgeoning presence in Indiana, says a partnership with Purdue University’s online-learning division has helped the company grow its Indiana workforce.
Treasury targets ransomware payment ‘enablers’
The Biden administration took aim Tuesday at the financial marketplace for criminal ransomware gangs, announcing sanctions against a Russia-based virtual currency brokerage that officials say has processed illicit transactions for attackers.