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Cybersecurity Management Lessons from Healthcare Woes

eSecurity Planet

Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. IT should never be the top expense for a healthcare organization. The costs, affected patients, and consequences continue to be tallied.

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China-linked APT Silk Typhoon targets IT Supply Chain

Security Affairs

Silk Typhoon targets multiple sectors worldwide, including information technology (IT) services and infrastructure, remote monitoring and management (RMM) companies, managed service providers (MSPs) and affiliates, healthcare, legal services, higher education, defense, government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and energy.

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Microsoft's Majorana 1 and the Path to Scalable Quantum Computing

SecureWorld News

"In addition, working on proof of concepts helps identify potential security gaps before they can be exploited. Government and national security Defense & intelligence: Quantum computing could crack encryption, making existing security protocols obsolete.

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Microsoft & Google Offer Discounted Cybersecurity Solutions to Rural Hospitals

eSecurity Planet

The healthcare industry has emerged as a prominent target for cybercriminal activities in the past few years. In 2023 alone, the healthcare industry witnessed a staggering 130% increase in ransomware attacks. According to The HIPAA Journal , cyberattacks targeting the healthcare industry have grown exponentially in recent years.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

HIPAA mandates that healthcare providers, insurers, and business associates implement robust security measures to safeguard patient data. Recent updates to HIPAA regulations may address new technologies and evolving threats in the healthcare industry.

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CrowdStrike Class Action Lawsuit for Massive Software Outage

eSecurity Planet

The impact was far-reaching and unprecedented, from bustling airports to critical healthcare facilities. Millions of computers across diverse sectors, from finance and healthcare to aviation and retail, were rendered inoperable. The ripple effects were immediate and devastating.

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries.

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