Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

REvil ransomware operators claimed to have breached another healthcare organization, the victim is Valley Health Systems. Healthcare organizations are a privileged target of hackers due to the sensitive data they manage. The organization operates over 40 healthcare facilities with over 400 employees working across all their centers. .

Healthcare

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Organizations must prioritize email security measures that block malicious attachments, educate employees about ransomware threats, and establish robust data backup and recovery processes. The post Email Security Guide: Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Cyber threats

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Early this month, Evgueni Erchov, Director of IR & Cyber Threat Intelligence at Arete Incident Response, told ZDNet that multiple ransomware gangs are cold-calling victims if they don’t pay the ransom and attempt to restore from backups. PIN Number 20201210-001.

Ransomware

Webroot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The UK government has released a National Cyber Strategy to help guide the country’s strategic approach to combating the proliferation of cyber threats. Expansion of the NIS regulations to include MSPs informs part of the UK government’s broader strategy to improve the country’s overall cyber resilience.

Government

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Moving ahead, it’s crucial for SMBs, municipalities and healthcare institutions to prioritize.

Cybersecurity

Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

Antivirus

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Phishing attacks continue to dominate cyber threats. Backup and encryption. Mobile attacks.

Backups

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Securing the healthcare data warehouses themselves is equally vital to ensure the software applications’ security in their development and maintenance. Use strong access controls: Setting up strict access restrictions is one of the critical elements in securing healthcare data warehouses.

Healthcare

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

Although the attack against Colonial Pipeline deservedly gained news attention, ransomware attacks have increasingly disrupted the sectors of food, healthcare and transportation. This is certainly an option for organizations with well-defined backup and remediation processes. Healthcare sector. Attacks against the food sector.

Healthcare

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Local governments, small and medium-sized businesses, large international corporations, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions are the common targets. inch diskettes. What does the future hold? Time will tell.

Ransomware

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The backup functionalities of these data protection solutions allow providers to also offer DRaaS to their customers. For example, estimated losses reached almost $2 billion for healthcare and $1.15 Improved cybersecurity : DRaaS providers must improve their systems to ensure data security against the latest threats.

Backups

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Cyber criminals have learned that it is not only businesses that make soft targets for the attacks. Hospitals and healthcare organizations are being infected by ransomware, with predictably dire results. A reliable backup is the quickest way to recover from a ransomware attack, but proper response and investigation will help.

Ransomware

Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape The contemporary threat and regulatory landscape have pressed organizations to fortify their cyber-crisis management capabilities. In recent years, a surge in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure has been observed globally.

Cybersecurity

Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Image Source: AI Generated Recent data breaches have exposed sensitive information from millions of customers across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. Major Third-Party Breaches of 2024 The first quarter of 2024 witnessed unprecedented cyber attacks targeting major organizations through their third-party relationships.

Data breaches

Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2023

Even though this initiative is relatively young, CISA says it has notified over 60 entities across the energy, healthcare, water/wastewater, education, and other sectors about potential pre-ransomware intrusions, and we’ve confirmed that many of them identified and remediated the intrusion before encryption or data loss occurred.

Ransomware

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

TrickBot is developed and operated by a sophisticated group of malicious cyber actors and has evolved into a highly modular, multi-stage malware. In 2020, cyber criminals used TrickBot to target the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector and then launch ransomware attacks, exfiltrate data, or disrupt healthcare services.

Malware

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It is one thing to maintain a failed piece of equipment, or to acknowledge a backup job notification, but it is quite another to respond to an attack that could threaten the future of the company. Both professions are high-stress, yet not in the same exposure zone as those working directly with infected patients as in healthcare.

Cybersecurity

IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

This includes leveraging more sophisticated ransomware software, using advanced tactics to avoid detection, and targeting backups to prevent recovery. Obrela’s bleeding-edge solutions allow you to focus on your biggest business risks, rather than looking at global cyber threats.

Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

.” Symantec analysts were unable to identify the payload in the VM, but they suspected it was the Conti ransomware, which has been responsible for such attacks as the one last month on the Irish healthcare system, where the group demanded $20 million in ransom. The use of virtual machines is another adaptation to avoid detection.

Ransomware

SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

Other aggressive tactics noted include targeting cloud backup data, deploying distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and implementing multi-layered extortion demands. These escalations have made ransomware an even more potent data breach threat. Here are some additional comments from cybersecurity vendor experts.

Data breaches

Security Boulevard

MARCH 2, 2025

UK Government's Encryption Demands Lead to Apple's Data Protection Withdrawal The UK government has mandated that Apple provide access to encrypted iCloud backups under the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016. Investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators, amid ongoing concerns about cyber threats targeting national agencies.

Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The healthcare industry is another valuable target for scammers, thanks to the high volume of sensitive information that hospitals, private practices, pharmacies and the like can have on file for patients. Finance and insurance companies were particularly vulnerable to the sort of phishing scams we’re talking about. costing an estimated $18.88

Social Engineering

Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

No matter if you are a business owner or work in any other sector like healthcare, education, or finance – in 2020, ransomware is officially after your cloud data. Moreover, this type of ransomware is able to infect cloud backup as well. one of the biggest cloud threats of 2020. This is what makes this ransomware 2.0

Ransomware

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The company says that ransomware accounted for 41% of cyber claims. 54% of cyber attacks started with email. Below you can see two charts describing these findings: Remote work increases cyber threats. These industries include consumer businesses, healthcare, and financial services.

Cyber Insurance

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2024

The three core principles of Zero Trust Zero Trust is a modern security model that has become popular due to the rising complexity of cyber threats. Continuous monitoring, policy updates, and threat response require dedicated personnel and financial resources to ensure the effectiveness of the Zero Trust model.

Architecture

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. It applies to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other organizations that handle PHI. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA is a U.S.

Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Private cloud security is thus the application of best practices and controls to protect data in private cloud environments from unwanted access, data breaches, and cyber threats while ensuring the highest standards of data privacy and confidentiality.

Encryption

Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

For instance, in securing your high risk accounts like banking or personal finance accounts, healthcare accounts, government services accounts (DMV, IRS, etc.), Unfortunately, no, but remember any 2FA/MFA is stronger than just a password alone. Specifically, they’re a real pain when you change devices.

Authentication

Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Essential Eight is a cybersecurity framework developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to help organizations mitigate cyber threats. While initially tailored for public sector organizations, it has gained traction across industries such as healthcare, finance, education, and utilities.

Risk

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat. Cloud security success and choosing the right investments is all about having a clear understanding of threat types and their resulting damages.

Security Awareness

Spinone

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It is responsible for billions of dollars’ worth of damage in cyber property. Ransomware is one of the most destructive and fear-inspiring cyber threats this decade. The healthcare industry has been a prime target in 2019 with dozens of hospitals falling victim to ransomware infection. What is it? Ransomware.

Ransomware

Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The attack is one of a long line of ransomware attacks targeting healthcare institutions. It serves as a warning to regularly backup company data and train every employee on how to identify phishing and social engineering attacks. Additionally, regular backups must be made and stored in a secure location.

Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

Organizations must prioritize email security measures that block malicious attachments, educate employees about ransomware threats, and establish robust data backup and recovery processes. Known for its advanced threat protection and seamless integration capabilities, Libraesva is unique in its strong emphasis on combating email fraud.

Phishing

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Advanced methods like AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) are widely used in banking and healthcare sectors where data privacy is crucial. Regular Backups Scheduling regular backups of network configurations and critical data is crucial for disaster recovery.

Wireless

Spinone

JULY 23, 2020

Your company collects and processes personal data to achieve its main objectives (e-commerce or healthcare). As someone who will work closely with and give tasks to the IT department, the DPO has to be aware of the main cyber threats that put your security and, therefore, GDPR compliance at risk. Insider threat protection.

Data privacy

Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

million Healthcare organizations for the 9th year in a row had the highest costs associated with data breaches – $6.45 Cyber threats exist in many different types and forms. They are eye-opening: The United States sees the costliest cybersecurity events – the average total cost of $8.19

Risk

IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Healthcare delivery organizations are increasingly deploying medical devices, IoT, and other medical platforms to improve connectivity and support patient care. Weak cybersecurity evaluations, inappropriate network segmentation, and legacy devices expand the healthcare threat landscape. The rise of mobile healthcare.

Healthcare