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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Three lifelong friends—Wes Clark, Nicholas Chimicles, and Andrew Kichline—watched their own grandparents struggle to navigate an increasingly dangerous digital world. Scam calls, phishing emails, and fraudulent websites …
When Protecting Grandma Became a Full-Time Job Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a continued effort to protect taxpayer information and combat the growing threat of identity theft, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its Security Summit partners have …
IRS Urges Tax Professionals to Strengthen Data Security with Mandatory Written Plans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service, in partnership with the Security Summit, is sounding the alarm over a surge in sophisticated phishing schemes targeting tax professionals. As part of …
IRS Sounds Alarm on Sophisticated Phishing Scams Targeting Tax Pros—Here’s How to Stay Safe Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A coalition of 28 Attorneys General, led by Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, has filed a lawsuit to prevent the sale of sensitive consumer genetic data by 23andMe …
Outrage Erupts Over 23andMe’s Plan to Auction Your Genetic Data Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement with Comprehensive Neurology, PC (Comprehensive), a New York-based neurology …
HHS Settles with Comprehensive Neurology Over HIPAA Violations Stemming from Ransomware Attack Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched a new digital feature that will allow my Social Security account holders to securely access their Social Security numbers (SSN) …
SSA Introduces Digital Access to Social Security Numbers Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College is set to advance cybersecurity education with the launch of Maryland’s Cyber Workforce Accelerator (CWA) program. To celebrate this milestone, the college will host a …
Cecil College Launches Cyber Workforce Accelerator Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement with Illinois-based Health Fitness Corporation, a provider of wellness …
Massive Health Data Breach Exposed! Feds Crack Down on Wellness Firm in HIPAA Scandal Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a newly devised strategy aimed at bolstering the Electronic Consent Based Social Security Number Verification (eCBSV) service. This comprehensive plan, …
Social Security Administration Unveils Plan to Streamline eCBSV Service and Reduce Costs Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced significant changes to its identity verification processes, aimed at bolstering security and improving service efficiency. These updated protocols, which will …
Urgent Changes to Social Security! New Rules Could Impact Your Benefits and Protect Against Fraud Read More