IntroductionManaged Care of North America, commonly known simply as MCNA Dental, suffered a major healthcare data breach when its systems were infected with malicious code.On June 26th, 2023, an unauthorized party was able to access systems and remove copies of personal information, including the protected health information (PHI) of 8.9M patients under their…

IntroductionThe winter holidays are here. Snow is in the air, and so is that magical feeling. The comfort and warmth of blazing fireplaces, delicious food, and loved ones all around bring us the kind of joy and comfort we only associate with the colder months of the year. It’s one of the happiest times…

IntroductionIn October 2023, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Google alleging that the company’s “human-like” customer service product powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) wiretapped customers without their knowledge or consent.The product, known as Google Cloud Contact Center AI (GCCCAI), is used to provide customer service support. By listening to and transcribing…

IntroductionNo…not the kind with eight legs and eyes!Image by RÜŞTÜ BOZKUŞ from PixabayScattered Spider is a threat group that has been operating since at least 2022. They target large companies for huge sums of money…and they’re back in the headlines after the U.S. government put out an advisory about staying safe from Scattered…

IntroductionIf you follow any TV or movies at all, then you probably have heard about the writer’s strike that was going on in Hollywood all sister. Although the WGA strike recently ended, its sister strike by actors in the industry, is still ongoing.What did the writer’s strike boil down to? In addition to…