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How to Prevent Data Breaches: Data Breach Prevention Tips

eSecurity Planet

Taking an offensive approach to security includes: Researching known vulnerabilities Running team drills Updating team members when a new threat is on the business’s landscape Hunting for anomalies or strange user behavior Experienced threat hunters might also consider exploring the Dark Web for an inside glimpse of existing threats.

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Healthcare Cyberattacks Lead to Increased Mortality, Lower Patient Care: Ponemon Study

eSecurity Planet

Nearly a quarter of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware attacks experienced an increase in patient mortality, according to a study from Ponemon Institute and Proofpoint released today. Also read: After Springhill: Assessing the Impact of Ransomware Lawsuits. ” Ponemon: Effects of ransomware on patient care.

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5 Major Cybersecurity Trends to Know for 2024

eSecurity Planet

2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. Andy Grolnick, CEO of Graylog, cautions that “In 2023, ransomware is still the dominant threat in the minds of security teams. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.