Canadian extradited to U.S. in $27 million ransomware case affecting senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 14, 2022
A Canadian national indicted in 2020 in a $27 million ransomware fraud case affecting the senior living industry recently was extradited to the United States to face those charges.
Watermark takes action after data security breach potentially affects people in 10 states
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2021
Tucson, AZ-based Watermark Retirement Communities is the latest victim of a data security breach, in this case one that may have compromised the personal information of 208 residents and others.
Man indicted in $27M ransomware fraud case affecting Maryland senior living provider
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2021
The Department of Justice last week announced a coordinated international law enforcement action against hackers who defrauded a Maryland senior living provider, among other victims, of more than $27 million.
Cybersecurity practices necessary to protect senior living organizations, residents: white paper
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 30, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the technology landscape of senior living, including the use of telehealth, employees working from home and residents using devices to stay in touch with loved ones. But that increased...
Senior living ransomware attack affects almost 50,000 residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2020
A data breach at a Maryland long-term care provider potentially exposed the personal information of almost 50,000 residents to hackers.