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Compliance & RegulationsThreat Intelligence

NTBHA Breach: 285K Records and HIPAA Lessons for 2026

A three-day intrusion at North Texas Behavioral Health Authority exposed 285,086 patient records. Here's what went wrong and how healthcare teams can harden their HIPAA defenses.

Natalie Hoffmann·4/21/2026·6 min read

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Phishing & Social EngineeringSecurity Awareness TipsThreat Intelligence

Booking.com Breach Fuels Targeted Phishing: How to Protect Your Team

Hackers breached Booking.com and are already using stolen reservation data to launch hyper-targeted phishing attacks via email, WhatsApp, and phone. Here's what organizations need to know and how to prepare employees for these real-world social engineering tactics.

Rachel Andersen·4/15/2026·9 min read