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Security breaches

Cybercrime
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office Confirms Cyberattack, Says No Ransom Paid

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office confirmed that a ransomware attack last month disrupted parts of its operations, but said no payment was made to the attackers and …

Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office Confirms Cyberattack, Says No Ransom Paid Read More

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
National

IRS Urges Tax Professionals to Strengthen Data Security with Mandatory Written Plans

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

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
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National

Crackdown on Russian Cybercrime Network: U.S., Australia, and UK Unite to Block Ransomware Infrastructure

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in partnership with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the United Kingdom’s Foreign …

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Data breach
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Launches Game-Changing Portal to Strengthen Data Breach Response

September 18, 2024September 17, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has introduced an online portal aimed at expediting the reporting of data breaches impacting over 500 Pennsylvania residents. This initiative aligns with recent …

Pennsylvania Launches Game-Changing Portal to Strengthen Data Breach Response Read More
Data breach
Pennsylvania

Free Credit Monitoring Available After Massive Data Breach

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry informed consumers that free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services are available following a significant data breach at Change Healthcare. This breach, …

Free Credit Monitoring Available After Massive Data Breach Read More

Cybercrime
Regional

Hypertension-Nephrology Associates Faces Extortion Attack, Potentially Compromising Patient Data

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

WILLOW GROVE, PA — Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C. has disclosed that it was the target of an extortion attack on February 6, 2024. The discovery came when an extortion note was …

Hypertension-Nephrology Associates Faces Extortion Attack, Potentially Compromising Patient Data Read More
Data breach
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Insurance Department Urges Caution in Wake of Data Breach: Implications and Protective Measures

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has issued a call to Pennsylvanians to be vigilant and proactive in protecting their personal information from identity theft. This arises in …

Pennsylvania Insurance Department Urges Caution in Wake of Data Breach: Implications and Protective Measures Read More

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