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Cyber Threat to Healthcare and Corona Virus Vaccine supply

CyberSecurity Insiders

Amid fears that the newly mutated & detected Omicron variant of Corona could trigger a lockdown across the world, security experts warn that some group of threat actors probably funded by adversary governments are threatening to disrupt the healthcare services and vaccine supply meant to contain the spread of COVID-19 on a global note.

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The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity in California’s Healthcare Industry

Cytelligence

The healthcare industry has witnessed a rapid digital transformation, with hospitals, clinics, and medical practices relying heavily on technology to store and manage patient data, streamline operations, and improve patient care. Patient records, insurance information, and intellectual property are just a few examples.

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Ransomware accounts for 54% of cyber threats in the health sector

Security Affairs

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) releases its first cyber threat landscape report for the health sector. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) releases today its first cyber threat landscape report for the health sector. ” reads the report.

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CISO Talk: Healthcare and Cyber in a COVID-19 World

Security Boulevard

When we hear the words “cybercrime” or “cyber attack” we usually think of financial gains and personally identifiable information. Today, cyber threats are no longer just an inconvenience, but a matter of life and death.

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Cyber threat to Electric Vehicles

CyberSecurity Insiders

A recent online survey conducted for Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB) suggests that over 74% of prospective owners of Electric Vehicles(EVs) are in a fear that their vehicles might fall prey to ransomware, state funded campaigns and other variants of cyber attack when connected to public charging stations.

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Top 5 Cyber Threats to the Healthcare and Public Health Sector in 2022

Security Boulevard

It’s crucial for organizations in the healthcare and public health sector to gain an awareness of their risk apertures and implement the right threat intelligence tools that enable them to quickly identify, mitigate, and prevent cyber attacks.

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Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google

CyberSecurity Insiders

Foremost is the cyber attack that hit a third party IT service provider that operates most of the websites of government agencies related to New Zealand. Cybersecurity Insiders has learnt from its sources that Te Whatu Ora-health New Zealand was targeted by threat actors resulting in a breach.