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New York Takes Bold Stance Against Hospital Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

This initiative, backed by a substantial $500 million investment, sets forth a series of nation-leading proposed regulations for hospitals, bolstering their defenses against ever-evolving cyber threats. The rule emphasizes data encryption, access controls, and vulnerability management.

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Cybersecurity takeaways of 2023 — and what’s ahead in 2024 ( part 3)

The Last Watchdog

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? ai Antani Many speculated that the ransomware attack on a Toyota supply chain player in Kojima, Japan was in retaliation for Japan’s aid to Ukraine. Our defensive strategies must evolve.

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Over 106m health records exposed in Cybersecurity Incidents

CyberSecurity Insiders

Apart from the file encrypting malware, the other incidents that resulted in breaches were related to email phishing/compromise, insider threat and unsecured databases. During the crisis of Corona Virus pandemic, such cyber attacks on healthcare units might cause an unnecessary strain on the infrastructure of global healthcare. “As

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Understanding the Cost of Cybersecurity Breaches for Small Businesses

Cytelligence

Cyber attackers find small businesses an attractive target for several reasons. The Value of a Cyber Security Audit for Small Businesses Small businesses must prioritize proactive cybersecurity measures to mitigate cyber threats’ financial and reputational risks.

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NIS2 Framework: Your Key To Achieving Cybersecurity Excellence

Centraleyes

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.

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Can smart cities be secured and trusted?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Atlanta , Baltimore , Port of San Diego , and the island of Saint Maarten were subjected to wide scale cyber-attacks affecting vital government services and costing these municipalities millions of dollars. The surge in attacks makes clear that many cities are unprepared for cybersecurity threats.

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Automating Security Risk Assessments for Better Protection

eSecurity Planet

Automated security risk assessments can be a good way to take your cybersecurity defenses to the next level and make your organization more efficient at the same time. Components of Security Risk Assessments. Encryption strength. Risk assessment : A risk assessment quantifies what you have to lose (i.e.,

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