Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Also, Kali365 Bypasses MFA, Silent Ransom Group Makes Office CallsThis week, active duty troops tracked, Kali365 bypassed MFA, Australian lawmakers phished on WhatsApp, Silent Ransom escalated IT scams, Lithuania and German hospitals disclosed breaches, pro-Russian infrastructure providers arrested, CISA warned of active LiteSpeed exploitation.

Complaints Allege Tempus AI Lacked Consent to Use, Share Data With Pharma Cos.A healthcare artificial intelligence firm that sells genetic information from an acquired database holding the results of millions of screening tests faces multiple putative class action lawsuits in Chicago federal court. Genetic data resists attempts to de-identify it, plaintiffs say.

TriMed Is Among Several Other Medical Device Firms Recently AttackedA California maker of implantable orthopedic gear is the latest medical device maker in recent weeks to disclose it's been a victim of a cybersecurity incident. The disclosure of the hack on TriMed comes on the heels of an Iranian hacktivist attack on Stryker and a data theft from UFP Technologies.

TriMed Is Among Several Other Medical Device Firms Recently AttackedA California maker of implantable orthopedic gear is the latest medical device maker in recent weeks to disclose it's been a victim of a cybersecurity incident. The disclosure of the hack on TriMed comes on the heels of an Iranian hacktivist attack on Stryker and a data theft from UFP Technologies.

Also, Russian Signal Phishing, Iran-Linked Malware, Breaches in Spain and FranceThis week, Tycoon 2FA, Trio-Tech, messaging app spying and a ransomware broker sentenced. Iran-linked hackers. Mazda disclosed a breach. Oracle patched a flaw. North Korean actors weaponized VS Code, a Spanish port ransomware attack, a French teacher data breach and a healthcare firm victim surge.

Why Are Third-Party Vendor Breaches So Hard to Figure Out?The victim tally of a 2024 hacking incident at medical services provider Conduent again soared after a new regulatory disclosure by the company, in this case to Texas authorities. The company told Lone Star state officials the breach affected nearly 14.8 million Texans, alone.

Move Comes After Ruling in Separate Case Discarded HIPAA Reproductive PHI ChangesThe state of Texas has dropped a federal lawsuit filed against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that sought to vacate the 25-year-old HIPAA privacy rule, as well as 2024 rule changes under the Biden administration that prohibit the disclosure of reproductive health information.

Largest Breach of 2025 Hits 10.5M People, Multiple Insurers, State AgenciesProposed federal class action litigation and various investigations are piling up against Conduent Business Solutions following its recent public disclosure that an October 2024 hacking incident potentially compromised personal and health information of more than 10.5 million people.

'Success Stories' Social Media Program Impermissibly Disclosed PHI of 150 PatientsA "Success Stories" marketing campaign by a Delaware nursing home that involved posting photos and names of patients on social media resulted in a $182,000 federal fine. Regulators say the company violated HIPAA rules through the unauthorized disclosure of patients' protected health information.

Horizon Healthcare RCM Hints at Paying Ransom in Data Theft IncidentHorizon Healthcare RCM is the latest revenue cycle management software vendor to report a health data breach involving ransomware and data theft. The firm's breach notification statement suggests that the company paid a ransom to prevent the disclosure of its stolen information.

HHS Laying Off 10,000 More People, Consolidating Divisions, Shifting PrioritiesThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a major restructuring and workforce reductions on Thursday. The changes disclosed so far include reshuffling units of HHS involved in healthcare sector cybersecurity response activities and HIPAA regulatory work.

Credential-Stuffing Breaches Affected Nearly 200,000 Warby Parker CustomersFederal regulators have levied a $1.5 million HIPAA civil monetary penalty against eyeglass maker and retailer Warby Parker over credential-stuffing hacks that affected about 200,000 people. The HIPAA enforcement action is the first disclosed in the second Trump administration.

HHS' Privacy Rule Update Limits Use, Disclosure of Reproductive Health PHIA Biden administration HIPAA Privacy Rule that went into effect last June to restrict the disclosure of reproductive health information is being challenged in federal court by the attorneys general of 15 states. The AGs are asking a Tennessee federal court to overturn the rule.

Data Leak Preceded Law Enforcement Crackdown on Group That Targets Health SectorA clinic in Hawaii is notifying 124,000 patients that their health data was potentially compromised in a May hack. Lockbit 3.0 claims to have published the stolen records on its data leak site in June - months before global authorities this week disclosed a crackdown on the cybercrime gang.

Also: Ransomware Threats in Healthcare; the Growth of MimecastIn the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the evolving disclosure responsibilities of CISOs, yet another ransomware attack targeting the healthcare sector, and Mimecast's latest strategic acquisition as part of its broader expansion efforts.

Also: A Widespread Linux Bootloader VulnerabilityThis week, the U.S. banned AI robocalls, researchers discovered a Linux bootloader flaw, France investigated health sector hackings, the feds offered money for Hive information, Verizon disclosed an insider breach, Germany opened a cybersecurity center, and cyberattack victims reported high costs.