Preparing health systems for cyber risks and insurance coverage

Our healthcare systems are at risk of infiltration by threat actors, potentially disrupting services, compromising sensitive data, and even jeopardizing patient outcomes. Among the people addressing these challenges is Dennis Fridrich, VP of Cybersecur… Continue reading Preparing health systems for cyber risks and insurance coverage

How Application Allowlisting Combats Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware attacks are on the rise in both volume and sophistication. Triple extortion (a ransomware attack on one business leading to extortion threats on its business partners) is raising the cost of attacks. Ransomware-as-a-Service puts the means to attack in the hands of smaller criminal entities, making the tactic a commodity and not just the […]

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Exploring the persistent threat of cyberattacks on healthcare

In this Help Net Security interview, Brett Harris, Cybersecurity Officer for the Americas at Siemens Healthineers, discusses the long-term impacts of cyberattacks on healthcare institutions and what healthcare providers can do to protect patients&#8217… Continue reading Exploring the persistent threat of cyberattacks on healthcare

Cyberattackers Target the Latin American Health Care Sector

Cyberattacks on the healthcare sector are a growing threat in Latin America, and the large amount of confidential data these organizations handle makes these attacks a top concern. The value of healthcare data in the illegal market, such as the personal, medical and financial information of patients and healthcare companies, creates an appealing target for […]

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Cyberattackers Target the Latin American Health Care Sector

Cyberattacks on the healthcare sector are a growing threat in Latin America, and the large amount of confidential data these organizations handle makes these attacks a top concern. The value of healthcare data in the illegal market, such as the personal, medical and financial information of patients and healthcare companies, creates an appealing target for […]

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Unraveling the multifaceted threats facing telecom companies

In today’s interconnected world, telecom companies serve as gateways, connecting individuals, businesses, and governments. However, this role also makes them prime targets for cyberattacks. From DDoS attacks to sophisticated spyware infiltration,… Continue reading Unraveling the multifaceted threats facing telecom companies

Lack of adequate investments hinders identity security efforts

Organizations are still grappling with identity-related incidents, with an alarming 90% reporting one in the last 12 months, a 6% increase from last year, according to The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA). Protecting digital identities As iden… Continue reading Lack of adequate investments hinders identity security efforts

Organizations spend 100 hours battling post-delivery email threats

Nearly every victim of a spear-phishing attack in the last 12 months saw impacts on their organization, including malware infections, stolen data, and reputational damage, according to Barracuda Networks. Barracuda Networks research finds 24% of organi… Continue reading Organizations spend 100 hours battling post-delivery email threats