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After Springhill: Assessing the Impact of Ransomware Lawsuits

eSecurity Planet

.” And when Teiranni Kidd checked into Springhill to give birth one week after the attack, the complaint alleges, she “was not told that the hospital’s computer systems had been hacked, that they were not operating as needed, and that patient safety was implicated and could be comprised.” Ransomware Liability.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark.

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What is Ransomware? Everything You Should Know

eSecurity Planet

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Knowing what ransomware is and how it works is essential for protecting against and responding to such attacks. There are several methods of delivering ransomware attacks.

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Why are “Secure” Companies Still Being Hacked?

Security Boulevard

Why are cyber attacks still on the rise? His name is Omar Masri and he's a software engineer and also the founder and CEO of Mamari.io, which helps businesses overcome the cost and complexities of cybersecurity, preventing attacks while meeting compliance and cyber insurance requirements. It was actually cheaper.

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Top Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022

eSecurity Planet

Most traditional tools used for investigating cyber attacks cannot assess potential impacts on these environments. GitGuardian is a developer favorite offering a secrets detection solution that scans source code to detect certificates, passwords, API keys, encryption keys, and more. Cowbell Cyber. Ubiq Security.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

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Specializing in seed and Series A opportunities, the San Francisco-based firm has an extensive consumer, enterprise, and healthcare investments portfolio. Insight’s portfolio goes beyond cybersecurity, serving IT verticals in data, fintech, healthcare, and logistics. New Enterprise Associates (NEA). NightDragon.