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2 health insurance companies say cyberattack compromised customer data

H. Cutner
Health insurance companies - Cyberattack - Digital security

The insurers say that they experienced a data breach and customer information was compromised. Two major health insurance companies in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are alerting their customers that they experienced a cyberattack in the form of ransomware in March and April, at which time some of their members’ personal information was compromised. The corporate parent of the insurers has confirmed that the threat impacted customer personal data. The corporate parent of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care health insurance companies, Point32Health, has announced that the threat impacted…

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Protecting Your Business: 3 Ways to Safeguard Your Company

Angela Linders

Every industry is subject to specific regulations, runs different processes, and operates on varied morals and values. Yet, most companies are united by various risk factors that may impact their revenue, online security, reputation, and lifespan. New and experienced entrepreneurs can’t afford to ignore the threats to your business, as ignorance will not be bliss when facing a lawsuit, a substantial fine, or a cyberattack. Protect your business and read these three ways to safeguard your company. The tactics could be crucial to your company’s survival and success. 1. Purchase…

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CNA struck by “sophisticated” insurance cyberattack

G. Turner
Insurance cyberattack - cyberattack

The insurance giant’s website was down for an extended time this week following the breach. CNA was the victim of a “sophisticated” insurance cyberattack on March 21 and the website remained down until Wednesday, as of the writing of this article. The Chicago based insurance giant issued a statement regarding the attack on Tuesday evening. At that time, CNA said the insurance cyberattack had “caused a network disruption”. It said that this disruption had affected a number of the company’s systems, including its corporate email. Among the disruptions also included…

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Dark Overlord may prove to be the insurance industry’s biggest threat

Marc
Dark Overlord - Insurance Industy - Cyber attack

Cyber threats pose a nearly immeasurable risk to an industry based on stored private information. Dark Overlord is the name of an individual or group behind what may be a massive cyberattack on insurance companies. Dark Overlord claims to have stolen files connected with the insurance filings made as a result of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. If this is the case, Dark Overlord may have achieved the largest ever hack into the insurance industry. According to a Forbes report, Dark Overlord is seeking Bitcoin payments in exchange…

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