Articles tagged as: cybersecurity
June 28, 2022
Abortion criminalization could weaponize personal data
An individual’s digital data could be used as evidence in future abortion cases. Apps that track periods, as well as location services, could be used to target anyone aiding in or needing an abortion.
Read MoreApril 4, 2022
Indiana utilities could be vulnerable to cyber attacks from Russia
U.S. economic sanctions on Russia could open up Indiana utilities to cyber attacks, experts say.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2022
IUPUI gets $3.7M grant to grow its cybersecurity programs
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis plans to use a $3.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation to grow its fledgling cybersecurity degree programs.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2021
Eskenazi: Hospital Data Taken In Ransomware Hack
Some Eskenazi Health data was compromised in the ransomware attack earlier this month, according to a statement from hospital officials.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2021
Hospital Cyberattacks: More Frequent, Severe As Pandemic Continues
On Aug. 4, Indianapolis-based Eskenazi Health experienced a ransomware attack, halting access to electronic medical records and requiring ambulances to bypass the city's safety net hospital.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2021
IDOH: Contact Tracing Data Improperly Accessed, Risk 'Low' For 750K Affected
The data included name, address, email, date of birth and demographic information collected during contact tracing.
Read MoreMay 13, 2021
Gary Rebuilding City Servers Following Ransomware Attack
A cybersecurity company is helping the city of Gary rebuild its servers after hackers recently targeted several of them in a ransomware attack, a city spokesman said.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2020
Anthem To Pay Nearly $40M Settlement Over 2015 Cyberattack
The company discovered the data breach in early 2015 after hackers had been burrowing into its systems for weeks.
Read MoreApril 15, 2020
As Schools Move Online, So Do Security Threats. Here's What Experts Say You Can Do
Efforts to protect student privacy online are more crucial than ever as schools nationwide rely on the internet to connect with students and families, and with fraudulent activity on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2020
State, Private Attorneys Help Indiana Businesses Understand Data Breach Issues
The Indiana Attorney Generals Office says its received at least 900 reports of data breaches annually for the past three years.
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