September 2016 – DesertDefenses.com – Information and Network Security

Check Point One Step Ahead

Under New Ownership, DigiCert Expands into Verified Mark Certificates
Three years after Thoma Bravo acquired a majority holding in DigiCert, the Utah-based digital certificate firm has announced its acquisition by Clearlake Capital Group and TA Associates. TA already had a minority holding in the firm and has been investing in DigiCert for seven years. read more
Kevin Townsend
Pitney Bowes Says Disruptions Caused by Ryuk Ransomware
Global shipping and ecommerce giant Pitney Bowes revealed on Thursday that the recent service disruptions were caused by a piece of ransomware known as Ryuk. read more
Eduard Kovacs
Indiana Hospital System Notifying Patients After Data Breach
A northwestern Indiana hospital system is warning more than 68,000 patients that their personal information, including Social Security numbers and health records, may have been exposed during a data breach. read more
Associated Press