According to February 2025 Department of Justice announcement, Health Net Federal Services, Inc. and its corporate parent Centene Corporation agreed to pay $11,253,400 to resolve False Claims Act cybersecurity fraud allegations. The settlement resolved claims that Health Net falsely certified compliance with cybersecurity requirements in its contract with the Department of Defense to administer the Defense Health Agency's TRICARE health benefits program for servicemembers and their … [Read more...]
DOJ Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative: Russian Cyberattack Threat Underscores Need for Cybersecurity
The threat of cyberattacks from Russia in retaliation for the United States’ economic sanctions against the country for its invasion of Ukraine has renewed a sense of urgency to improve the U.S.’s cybersecurity, and it has put new focus on the DOJ Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. On March 21, President Joe Biden issued a statement calling on the private sector to strengthen its cyber defenses immediately, citing “evolving intelligence that the Russian Government is exploring options for … [Read more...]