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Cigna Health Data Leak Exposes Massive Provider Information Database

SecureWorld News

In a recent revelation, security researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a significant data leak affecting one of the United States' largest health insurance companies, Cigna Health. The database, astonishingly lacking password protection, contained a wealth of information pertaining to Cigna Health and its vast network of healthcare providers.

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8 data strategy mistakes to avoid

CIO Business Intelligence

Organizations can’t afford to mess up their data strategies, because too much is at stake in the digital economy. How enterprises gather, store, cleanse, access, and secure their data can be a major factor in their ability to meet corporate goals. Here are some data strategy mistakes IT leaders would be wise to avoid.

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Italian CIOs at the crossroads of transformation and sustainability

CIO Business Intelligence

Digital transformation is a gradual journey, and for many CIOs, becoming more data-driven hinges on how sustainability practices are systematically adopted. Business plans are focused on digital and sustainable transformation to bring us closer to the goal of a data-driven company,” says its CIO, Stefano Biondini.

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Time to digitize all landlines, once and for all (of us)

CIO Business Intelligence

Despite the inconvenience of change, this should be welcome news, especially for CIOs as well as building owners and local authorities who are responsible for the validity of cash registers and critical systems supporting elevators, fire, and burglar alarms as well as even FAX lines, in some industries like healthcare.

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How strategic partnerships are the key to AI-driven innovation

CIO Business Intelligence

The real power of the technology is its ability to draw on disparate data sets and connect workflows. Achieving that seamlessness between business functions and across geographies requires a new approach by CIOs. This can be particularly challenging in heavily regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, and finance.

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Canada's Critical Infrastructure Hit by String of Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

One attack on the Newfoundland and Labrador’s healthcare system interfered with the hospital appointment system and left workers using paper backups. Largest province's healthcare services impacted by ransomware. Further, patients cannot register for healthcare, and email contact is currently unavailable.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

Cybercriminals specifically target sectors such as healthcare, energy, and transportation, recognizing the significant consequences at stake. Financial Institution Attacks: Financial institutions are highly susceptible to cyber threats due to their large amounts of highly sensitive data.

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