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TP-Link Router Botnet

Schneier on Security

There is a new botnet that is infecting TP-Link routers: The botnet can lead to command injection which then makes remote code execution (RCE) possible so that the malware can spread itself across the internet automatically. Details.

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Healthcare Now Third-Most Targeted Industry for Ransomware

SecureWorld News

Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have sharply increased in 2024, as shown by recent research from Safety Detectives. Compared to 2023, healthcare providers are facing a higher frequency of ransomware incidents, impacting their ability to deliver essential services and protect sensitive patient data.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Market Soars: Key Trends and Insights

SecureWorld News

Healthcare cybersecurity is undergoing explosive growth, reflecting both escalating threats and urgent investments to protect patient data and systems. According to a new report, the global healthcare cybersecurity market was valued at US $21.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $82.90 billion by 2033, at a robust 18.55% CAGR.

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Breachforums Boss to Pay $700k in Healthcare Breach

Krebs on Security

“If you’re going to the darkest corners of Internet, that’s how you prove you’re not law enforcement,” Fertel said. Fertel said some cybercriminal communities have been known to require new entrants to share CSAM material as a way of proving that they are not a federal investigator.

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5 Key Findings From the 2023 FBI Internet Crime Report

Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments. The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported.

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Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates in Cyberspace: Banks and Crypto Hit, Internet Cut

SecureWorld News

As kinetic conflict continues to unfold between Israel and Iran, a parallel battle is raging in cyberspace—one that is disrupting financial systems, wiping out crypto holdings, hijacking broadcast channels, and even triggering a near-total internet shutdown. cyber advisories warn of spillover On the same day, major U.S.

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Web 3.0 Requires Data Integrity

Schneier on Security

The CIA triad has evolved with the Internet. the Internet of today. For example, the 5G communications revolution isn’t just about faster access to videos; it’s about Internet-connected things talking to other Internet-connected things without our intervention. The first iteration of the Web—Web 1.0