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Why health care has become a top target for cybercriminals

Healthcare organizations are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks due to the valuable patient data they hold.
Cybersecurity experts are concerned about the rising number of breaches in the healthcare sector causing disruptions and exposing sensitive information.

'Russian criminals' behind hospitals cyber attack

Russian hackers targeted London hospitals for money through ransomware attacks, leading to critical incidents and service disruptions.

FBI and CISA Warn of BlackSuit Ransomware That Demands Up to $500 Million

Ransomware strain BlackSuit demands up to $500 million in ransoms, with individual demands reaching $60 million.

Ransomware attacks are hitting energy, oil and gas sectors especially hard, report finds

Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting energy and oil/gas sectors, causing longer recovery times and victims being more willing to pay ransom demands.

FBI releases thousands of LockBit decryption keys

LockBit victims can access FBI's decryption keys to recover their data.

Critical services across the U.S. targeted by new ransomware wave

Ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure are on the rise and are expected to continue increasing.
Hospitals, schools, and financial service institutions are among the organizations being targeted.

Why health care has become a top target for cybercriminals

Healthcare organizations are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks due to the valuable patient data they hold.
Cybersecurity experts are concerned about the rising number of breaches in the healthcare sector causing disruptions and exposing sensitive information.

'Russian criminals' behind hospitals cyber attack

Russian hackers targeted London hospitals for money through ransomware attacks, leading to critical incidents and service disruptions.

FBI and CISA Warn of BlackSuit Ransomware That Demands Up to $500 Million

Ransomware strain BlackSuit demands up to $500 million in ransoms, with individual demands reaching $60 million.

Ransomware attacks are hitting energy, oil and gas sectors especially hard, report finds

Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting energy and oil/gas sectors, causing longer recovery times and victims being more willing to pay ransom demands.

FBI releases thousands of LockBit decryption keys

LockBit victims can access FBI's decryption keys to recover their data.

Critical services across the U.S. targeted by new ransomware wave

Ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure are on the rise and are expected to continue increasing.
Hospitals, schools, and financial service institutions are among the organizations being targeted.
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Cyber law reform should be top of Labour's policy list | Computer Weekly

Starmer's Labour Party plans to enhance cyber security legislation to combat the rising threat of cyber crime in the UK.
#data-backup

Ransomware defence for backups: Practical steps to ensure protection

Data backup solutions are critical for protecting against data loss due to ransomware attacks.
Ransomware attacks are a clear and present danger in today's digital world, and proactive steps such as backup and recovery solutions should be adopted.

Calling for backup: The importance of disaster recovery

The importance of assuming all businesses are at risk of ransomware attacks and the necessity for proactive rather than reactive data protection measures.

Ransomware defence for backups: Practical steps to ensure protection

Data backup solutions are critical for protecting against data loss due to ransomware attacks.
Ransomware attacks are a clear and present danger in today's digital world, and proactive steps such as backup and recovery solutions should be adopted.

Calling for backup: The importance of disaster recovery

The importance of assuming all businesses are at risk of ransomware attacks and the necessity for proactive rather than reactive data protection measures.
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#cybersecurity-trends

Asia-Pacific Ransomware Threats Depend on Country and Sector, Says Rapid7

Ransomware threats in Asia-Pacific vary by jurisdiction and sector
Intelligence on specific attack trends can enhance ransomware defense

Repeat Ransomware attacks on 78% of victims who pay - Cybersecurity Insiders

Avoid ransom payments to deter cybercriminals
Ransom payment increases likelihood of repeat attacks and escalating demands

Zscaler just uncovered what could be the largest ransomware payment of all time

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, with a record $75 million ransom payment highlighting the growing threat and impact on organizations.

Medical-Targeted Ransomware Is Breaking Records After Change Healthcare's $22M Payout

Ransomware attacks on healthcare have been increasing, with a significant spike in 2024, impacting insurance payment processing.
The healthcare industry has seen a rise in ransomware incidents compared to overall attacks, with a notable increase post the Change Healthcare incident.

Asia-Pacific Ransomware Threats Depend on Country and Sector, Says Rapid7

Ransomware threats in Asia-Pacific vary by jurisdiction and sector
Intelligence on specific attack trends can enhance ransomware defense

Repeat Ransomware attacks on 78% of victims who pay - Cybersecurity Insiders

Avoid ransom payments to deter cybercriminals
Ransom payment increases likelihood of repeat attacks and escalating demands

Zscaler just uncovered what could be the largest ransomware payment of all time

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, with a record $75 million ransom payment highlighting the growing threat and impact on organizations.

Medical-Targeted Ransomware Is Breaking Records After Change Healthcare's $22M Payout

Ransomware attacks on healthcare have been increasing, with a significant spike in 2024, impacting insurance payment processing.
The healthcare industry has seen a rise in ransomware incidents compared to overall attacks, with a notable increase post the Change Healthcare incident.
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#north-korean-hacker

North Korean hacker used hospital ransomware attacks to fund espionage

North Korean hacker accused of using ransomware funds for espionage against U.S. military and defense contractors.

US Department of State puts $10 million bounty on North Korean hacker's head as agencies issue warning about APT45

The US Department of State offers $10 million reward for information on North Korean hacker Rim Jong Hyok and his group APT45's cyber activities, including targeting US hospitals and healthcare providers.

North Korean hacker used hospital ransomware attacks to fund espionage

North Korean hacker accused of using ransomware funds for espionage against U.S. military and defense contractors.

US Department of State puts $10 million bounty on North Korean hacker's head as agencies issue warning about APT45

The US Department of State offers $10 million reward for information on North Korean hacker Rim Jong Hyok and his group APT45's cyber activities, including targeting US hospitals and healthcare providers.
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#data-breaches

Apple report finds steep increase in data breaches, ransomware

Data breaches and ransomware attacks are increasing, with 2.6 billion personal records exposed in the past two years.
Apple is calling for greater use of encryption to combat these intrusions.

Cyber crisis? How good PR can save your brand | Computer Weekly

The importance of a well-defined PR communication plan cannot be overstated in responding to cyber security threats.

Te years since the first corp ransomware and no end in sight

Ransomware attacks on corporations have increased over the past decade, with no sign of slowing down, posing a significant threat to information security.

Apple report finds steep increase in data breaches, ransomware

Data breaches and ransomware attacks are increasing, with 2.6 billion personal records exposed in the past two years.
Apple is calling for greater use of encryption to combat these intrusions.

Cyber crisis? How good PR can save your brand | Computer Weekly

The importance of a well-defined PR communication plan cannot be overstated in responding to cyber security threats.

Te years since the first corp ransomware and no end in sight

Ransomware attacks on corporations have increased over the past decade, with no sign of slowing down, posing a significant threat to information security.
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U.S. DoJ Indicts North Korean Hacker for Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals

Ransomware attacks against U.S. healthcare funded North Korea's illicit activities.
#cyber-espionage

North Korea-backed cyber espionage campaign targets UK military

North Korean state-backed hackers target secrets related to military and nuclear industries in US, UK, South Korea, Japan, and India.

North Korea-backed cyber group sought to steal nuclear secrets, NCSC says

A North Korea-backed cyber group, Andariel, has been stealing military and nuclear secrets globally.

North Korea-backed cyber espionage campaign targets UK military

North Korean state-backed hackers target secrets related to military and nuclear industries in US, UK, South Korea, Japan, and India.

North Korea-backed cyber group sought to steal nuclear secrets, NCSC says

A North Korea-backed cyber group, Andariel, has been stealing military and nuclear secrets globally.
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The price of ransomware attacks is skyrocketing and government agencies are paying the most

Ransomware attacks cost local governments and public colleges the most money.

Cops Are Just Trolling Cybercriminals Now

Cybercriminals in Russia are difficult to reach by Western law enforcement, now psychological tactics are being used to disrupt them.

FHA issues immediate cybersecurity reporting requirements

Lenders must report cybersecurity intrusions to HUD within 12 hours under new FHA guidelines.

This ransomware variant has now been used against 500 targets - here's what you need to know

Security agencies issue alert on Black Basta ransomware affecting healthcare sector
#psychological-impact

Ransomware causes mental, physical trauma to security pros

Ransomware attacks can have serious psychological and physical impacts on cybersecurity professionals.
Poor staffing levels and excessive workloads contribute to high stress levels and burnout in the industry.

Ransomware evolves from extortion to 'psychological attacks'

Ransomware attacks have evolved to include personal and aggressive tactics, causing a psychological impact on victims.

Ransomware causes mental, physical trauma to security pros

Ransomware attacks can have serious psychological and physical impacts on cybersecurity professionals.
Poor staffing levels and excessive workloads contribute to high stress levels and burnout in the industry.

Ransomware evolves from extortion to 'psychological attacks'

Ransomware attacks have evolved to include personal and aggressive tactics, causing a psychological impact on victims.
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Fighting AI-Driven Cybercrime Requires AI-Powered Data Security - SPONSOR CONTENT WEBINAR FROM COMMVAULT

AI is increasingly used by malicious actors in cybercrimes, specifically ransomware attacks.
Combatting AI-powered cybercrime requires AI-enhanced security measures for protection and resilience.

HHS' Office for Civil Rights Settles Second Ever Ransomware Cyber-Attack for $40,000 and a Corrective Action Plan with OCR Monitoring

Ransomware attack led to HHS OCR settlement with Green Ridge Behavioral Health.
OCR emphasizes the importance of protecting healthcare data from ransomware attacks.

Report: Manufacturing bears the brunt of industrial ransomware

Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware
Increase in ransomware attacks on industrial organizations

Top 7 Cyber Threat Hunting Tools for 2024

Cyber threat hunting is a proactive security measure that uses advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to detect and neutralize potential threats before they cause damage.
72% of businesses worldwide were affected by ransomware attacks in 2023, leading to increased demand for cyber threat hunting solutions.

Is critical infrastructure prepared for OT ransomware?

Ransomware attacks targeting operational technology systems in critical sectors, such as power plants and manufacturing plants, may become more prevalent.
These attacks have the potential to cause physical havoc and compromise safety, leading to societal panic and chaos.

Biden to veto any efforts to shutter SEC cyber disclosure rules

The White House reaffirmed its commitment to a SEC rule on cybersecurity disclosures and stated that President Biden would veto any efforts to eliminate the regulation.
Lawmakers both in the Senate and the House have proposed measures to nullify the SEC rule, arguing that disclosing cyber incidents could compromise businesses and national security.

Akira ransomware attacks linked to Cisco vuln fixed in 2020

The Akira ransomware group may be exploiting a four-year-old Cisco vulnerability to gain access to organizations' systems.
The vulnerability, CVE-2020-3259, allows attackers to extract usernames and passwords stored in memory in clear text.

Ottawa-based cyberfraudster sentenced to 2 years

Matthew Philbert sentenced to two years in prison for ransomware attacks.
Philbert was accused of coordinating attacks on private citizens, businesses, and government agencies in Canada and the U.S.

Cyber crime identified as top threat by compliance professionals

Hacking, phishing, and online scams are seen as a bigger threat than fraud and tax evasion.
The survey identified money laundering, bribery and corruption, and insider trading as other main threats.

Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short

The cost of safeguarding America's schools from cyberattacks could reach $5 billion.
Between 2018 and mid-September 2023, 386 cyberattacks on the U.S. education sector have cost schools $35.1 billion.

Europol arrest hackers allegedly behind string of ransomware attacks | TechCrunch

Europol and international law enforcement partners have arrested five individuals involved in ransomware attacks on over 1,800 victims worldwide.
The arrests were made following raids in Ukraine, and the suspects are accused of encrypting servers and extorting millions of euros from their victims.
This is part of a larger investigation that previously resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals in Ukraine and Switzerland.

Rural hospitals are particularly vulnerable to ransomware, report finds

Rural hospitals are at high risk for ransomware attacks but can be protected with increased cybersecurity funding.

Locking out ransomware: A new way to look at security strategy

Ransomware attacks are increasing extensively, with businesses paying significantly higher amounts in ransom, indicating the urgent need for a shift towards a comprehensive data protection strategy.

Cyber Insurance Premiums Are Declining, Howden Insurance Brokers Report Finds

Improved cyber hygiene reduces cyber insurance premiums by 15% globally over 2 years.

Red Tape Is Making Hospital Ransomware Attacks Worse

Ransomware attacks in hospitals lead to higher mortality rates for patients.
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