What's Needed: More HHS Guidance, or New HIPAA Security Rule?

A recent Watchdog report calls for expanded security guidance, but some experts want new rules under HIPAA Security Rules.  The article states: "The HIPAA Security Rule should be replaced or rewritten to reflect the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as the standard to apply when developing a security program and selecting controls to protect protected health information." Many health organizations and security experts are watching this issue closely due to increasing cyber attack concerns according to this report.

Source:  http://www.databreachtoday.com/whats-needed-more-hhs-guidance-or-new-hipaa-security-rule-a-9426

How Malware is Downloaded Every 81 Seconds

This article highlights research done on enterprise organization's security.  Specifically the claim is that new malware is downloaded every 81 seconds within an enterprise organization. It is suggested that mobile devices are the cause for every one in five people in an organization through malware or malicious wifi connections causing security breaches.

Source: http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87446-how-malware-is-downloaded-every-81-seconds

Apple Mac virus can take screenshots and see everything you type

A malware called Mokes. A can take screenshots from a computer every 30 seconds.  It also can access photos, videos and documents on the computer.  The article suggests that malware for Mac computers is becoming slightly more prominent, especially after the release of ransom ware earlier this year on Mac computers.

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/09/09/apple-mac-virus-can-take-screenshots-and-see-everything-you-type/

Cry Ransomware Uses UDP, Imgur, Google Maps

Ransomware has been infecting computers by using UDP, Imgur and Google Maps.  Approximately 8,000 have been hit in the last few weeks with this malware.  Imgur and Google Maps are being used by this malware to send notifications to over 4,000 IP addresses (to confuse authorities of it's destination) to report new machines being infected along with their locations.  A ransom of approximately one bitcoin or $625 is demanded for unlocking infected content.

Source: https://threatpost.com/cry-ransomware-uses-udp-imgur-google-maps/120383/