In response to the overwhelming number of attacks on tax professionals, the IRS convened its Security Summit to provide guidance to the industry on cyber security and data protection. Out of this year’s summit, the IRS and partners developed the “Taxes-Security-Together Checklist.” All of the elements in the Checklist
A successful cyber attack on a Pennsylvania's school district delayed the start of the school year by a week. "Souderton Area School District is still experiencing network problems after a ransomware cyber attack the first week of school."The school district was not completely unprepared for an attack. In fact,
A July cyber attack on Sarrell Dental in Alabama forced a two-week closure of its 17 clinics. Sarrell, a non-profit healthcare provider for children, operates the largest dental services network in the state. The attackers initially seemed to seek only ransom demands, but forensic results were inconclusive on any PHI
All three of DCH Health System's hospitals were forced to turn away "all but the most critical new patients." "A criminal is limiting our ability to use our computer systems"After the cyber attack paralyzed the health system's network, the three hospitals were forced to rely on pen and paper
It's hard to think of a worse outcome than losing a medical office to a cyber attack. Unfortunately, this has happened more than once this year. The latest casualty is Wood Ranch Medical (WRM) in Simi Valley, California. The infection occurred in August, encrypting all patient data, including backups. Read
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Last week, we received a clear signal that Wall Street has taken notice of corporate cyber security risks. Moody’s credit rating agency forced us to dig up the unpleasant memories of Equifax’s blockbuster 2017 breach. In Moody’s report downgrading Equifax’s own credit rating, investors were surprised
If there were ever any honor among thieves, it clearly doesn’t apply to cyber crime. In the week after Easter, hackers stole almost $2 million from an Ohio church, a pillar in its community. The attackers used the same exploits as in the for-profit world and left the congregation