Beacon Health System announced two data breaches at Restorix Health, Inc. and CPS Solutions, LLC, exposing patients’ sensitive information including names, DOB, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, medical and insurance information. The breaches were not caused by hackers, but unauthorized access to an employee’s email account at each company. Restorix and CPS are informing affected patients, and assistance is recommended from a data breach lawyer to understand risks and protection strategies.

How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing
Elastic Security Labs has identified a new malware named SHELBY that targets Iraqi telecoms using a phishing attack. The malware has two components, SHELBYLOADER and