Ransomware attacks have become commonplace in the healthcare sector, so it's only a matter of time before your organization is targeted. The ransomware epidemic is yet another reminder that all organizations need to manage security across the enterprise and be able to detect new vulnerabilities and respond quickly to...
Did you know that 85 percent of intrusion techniques can be mitigated with prevention disciplines? Prevention is the best defense against malware, ransomware and other cyber threats. As these threats continue to mount and become more complex, understanding and managing the inherent risks must be a top priority. In...
Ransomware attacks are pervasive: There are more than 4,000 such attacks in the U.S. each day. To battle ransomware and other cyberattack threats, a layered approach to security is always best. But your endpoints are your last line of defense. After all, your data resides on laptops and other mobile devices as well as...
A recent breach reported by an Arlington, Texas-based pediatric clinic serves as the latest reminder of the substantial risks ransomware poses to patient data. The clinic offers advice to others based on difficulties it experienced in the response to the attack, and security experts also provide insights.
Cybercriminals are continuing to refine their art: Researchers say there are now more than 200 ransomware families, which complicates ongoing attempts to disrupt such attacks.
The National Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center aims to better engage smaller healthcare organizations in cyber threat information sharing, leveraging funds from two recent federal grants. Denise Anderson, president of NH-ISAC, describes the plans in this in-depth interview.
As cyberattacks on healthcare entities continue to surge, federal regulators are urging organizations to safeguard network-attached storage devices and other gear that supports or enables file transfer protocol services.
The writing is on the wall. Nearly every company will move to Office 365 sooner or later. Data sharing and data movement are key elements of any O365 adoption - from an Exchange Online plan that comes with a 50GB mailbox, the Outlook app, and OneDrive to the full ProPlus packages. Starting with the very first step, a...
In 2016, three absolute facts were made relevant when it comes to security: 1) an organization cannot prevent all attacks; 2) an organization's network is going to be compromised; and 3) 100% security does not exist. This means that adversaries will breach your organization's protection � if they haven't already. The...
Ransomware has become one of the biggest cyber security threats in the world, with instances of ransomware in exploit kits increasing about 44% in the last six months. According to FBI statistics, hackers extorted business and institutions for more than $209 million in ransomware payments in the first three months of...
IT security industry has developed new methods and technologies to help reduce the threat of a major breach while reducing the cost of day-today upkeep. The common way of protecting systems is to employ discrete tools such as software intrusion detection and firewalls. A more efficient and sophisticated approach,...
Hacker attacks continue to account for the vast majority of health data breach victims this year, according to the latest federal tally. Some security experts expect that trend will persist as long as many organizations focus narrowly on HIPAA compliance rather than larger cybersecurity issues.
Britain has launched a new National Cyber Security Center to help U.K. organizations better respond to cybersecurity incidents. But Brexit is imperiling intelligence-sharing arrangements that help the U.K. battle attacks and track cybercriminals.
The latest ISMG Security Report leads off with a discussion with DataBreachToday Executive Editor Mathew J. Schwartz on why online cybercrime is growing. Also, the status of the U.S. government's cyberthreat information sharing initiative.
Want to build a cybercrime empire predicated on selling stolen payment card data? Here's how carder forum Vendetta Network blends outsourcing, partnerships and best-of-breed tools to maximize profits while minimizing risk.
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