Big Breaches & Emerging Consumer Threats

Security incidents are moving fast this week, with major impacts across healthcare, telecom, and everyday software. Here is what you need to know to protect your data and networks: 

High-Impact Data Alerts & Vulnerabilities

McKesson Healthcare Data Breach:

Ransomware group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for a massive breach at McKesson, allegedly stealing 284 million patient records. If you use healthcare services connected to McKesson networks, watch closely for medical identity theft and targeted phishing .

PaperCut Software Flaws (Patch Immediately!):

PaperCut has issued emergency security advisories  for critical vulnerabilities currently being actively exploited. CISA added these flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. If you manage small business or institutional IT, patch  your print servers immediately.

Eastlink Telecom Breach:

Canadian telecom provider Eastlink is notifying ~75,000 customers that account numbers, contact details, and PINs