Change Healthcare breach There is evidence that the ransomware group behind the Change Healthcare breach, which has caused chaos for hospitals and pharmacies attempting to handle prescriptions, may have received $22 million from UnitedHealth Group. Researchers studying security issues discovered…
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5 Simple Steps to Bulletproof Your API Integrations and Keep Hackers at Bay
In today’s tech-driven world, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are like the connective tissue that allows different software to talk to each other, making our digital experiences seamless. But because they are so crucial, they are also prime targets for hackers. …
UnitedHealth’s Cyberattack Should Serve as a ‘Wake-up Call’ for HealthCare Sector
The US Health and Human Services Department (HHS) announced Tuesday that it would assist doctors and hospitals in locating alternate claims processing platforms to help restart the flow of business following a cyberattack on a UnitedHealth Group (UNH) subsidiary…
American Express Breach: Safeguarding Your Finances Amidst Third-Party Data Exposure
In a recent development, American Express has issued a warning to its customers regarding a potential data breach originating from a third-party merchant processor. Although the breach did not directly involve American Express systems, the credit card data of…
Security Breach at Mr. Green Gaming: 27,000 User Data Compromises
Several internet forums are bombarded with headlines claiming that a “Mr Green Gaming user database has been leaked” as a serious security breach threatens the online gaming community. Significant concerns about online security and privacy have been raised due…
Web3: A New Dawn for the Internet?
In the fast-paced world of technology, a revolutionary concept is gaining traction: Web3. Coined by computer scientist Gavin Wood, Web3 represents a paradigm shift towards a decentralized internet infrastructure, powered by blockchain technology. The traditional internet, often referred to…
Cyberattack on Hamilton City Hall Expands to Impact Additional Services
Hamilton is currently facing a ransomware attack, causing widespread disruptions to city services for more than a week. City manager Marnie Cluckie disclosed the nature of the cyber attack during a virtual press conference on Monday, marking the first…
Meta’s Facebook, Instagram Back Online After Two Hour Long Outage
On March 5, a technical failure resulted in widespread login issues across Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger platforms. Meta’s head of communications, Andy Stone, confirmed the issues on X, formerly known as Twitter, and stated that the company…
Phind-70B: Transforming Coding with Unmatched Speed and Precision
In the dynamic realm of technology, a luminary is ascending—Phind-70B. This transformative force in coding combines speed, intelligence, and a resolute challenge to GPT-4 Turbo, promising to redefine the coding paradigm. Rooted in the robust CodeLlama-70B foundation and fortified…
Advocating for the Persistence of Cash to Counteract Intrusive Banking Practices
The Bank of England released news this week that the value of notes in circulation has increased by nearly 16 percent since last year as it announced the opening of a new exhibition on the future of money (who…