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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. Healthcare Cyberattacks Common – And Costly. The financial costs of healthcare cyberattacks are high, the report noted, costing an average of $4.4

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

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Emerging Threats and Trends The landscape of email threats continues to evolve, with VIPRE’s report shedding light on several alarming trends: Deepfake and AI Exploitation: Attackers increasingly leverage deepfake technology and AI to craft more convincing phishing emails, significantly raising the stakes for email security.

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7 Best Email Security Software & Tools in 2023

eSecurity Planet

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. The Complete Protect plan, which costs $6.00

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VulnRecap 2/26/24 – VMWare, Apple, ScreenConnect Face Risks

eSecurity Planet

Despite law enforcement efforts, LockBit attacks continue to target important infrastructure such as municipal governments and healthcare providers. ConnectWise ensures that cloud instances are secure. The fix: To prevent risks, urgently update on-premise servers to version 23.9.8.

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Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

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Examples include GDPR in Europe, HIPAA in healthcare, and PCI DSS for payment card data. Failure to meet regulatory requirements can jeopardize data security, subjecting businesses to legal action and reputational harm. Stay updated on relevant rules and adjust their storage rules accordingly.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. Sophos: Observed changes in attacker behavior in response to improved defenses: Adopted vulnerable or malicious drivers once Windows blocked macros.

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What is Private Cloud Security? Everything You Need to Know

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Training the team: Employee security training and awareness programs give employees the knowledge they need to help maintain a secure private cloud environment, such as phishing prevention and sensitive data management. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.