McLaren Health Care data breach impacts 2.2 million people

The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang has struck again. A data breach at McLaren Health Care in Michigan, US, has compromised the data of around 2.2 million people, exposing their Social Security numbers, health insurance information and medical details.

The incident took place in July and August, with the gang claiming responsibility for the attack in October. McLaren has not confirmed whether it has paid a ransom, but in the meantime several lawsuits have been filed against the company in the wake of the incident for failing to effectively secure sensitive data.

It is the latest cyber attack to impact the healthcare industry, which has become a prime target due to the sheer volume of sensitive information typically stored on the systems of healthcare providers and organizations.

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BlackCat/APLHV ransomware gang files complaint against victim’s “undisclosed” data breach

In an unprecedented move, BlackCat/APLHV filed a complaint against one of its victims for failing to comply with a four-day cyber attack disclosure rule.

After allegedly stealing data from software company MeridianLink, it sent a complaint to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to comply with a four-day cyber attack disclosure rule. Read more here.

UK faces “enduring and significant” cyber threats to critical infrastructure

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned of the “enduring and significant” cyber threats faced by the nation’s critical infrastructure.

In its seventh annual review, the NCSC highlighted the need for the UK to accelerate work to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape amid a rise of state-aligned groups, an increase in aggressive cyber activity and ongoing geopolitical challenges. More here.

The cyber security challenges posed by connected vehicles

Digital acceleration is revolutionizing industries across the globe, and the automotive sector is at the forefront. There are currently an estimated 48.6 million autonomous vehicles worldwide, with this number predicted to grow to 54.2 million in 2024.??Check out this exploration of the cyber security risks associated with autonomous, electric and connected vehicles here.