Texas-based telecom firm Frontier Communications has ceased operations due to a cyberattack that stole personally identifiable information (PII). The unauthorized attack on the company’s IT environment resulted in significant operational disruption. The extent of the breach and potential identity of the hackers is not revealed yet. Frontier continues to investigate and has alerted enforcement authorities. The company’s website remains offline as business operations are not fully restored yet.
Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare
Healthcare systems are facing significant challenges including staff shortages, cybersecurity threats, and budget constraints, according to a report by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems