In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape has been marred by a series of high-profile breaches that illustrate the relentless tactics employed by cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors. A noticeable trend this year has been the exploitation of specific vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to rampage through numerous organizations with alarming efficiency. While these breaches…
3rd Party Risk Management, Critical Infrastructure Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Health Sector Faces Cybersecurity Challenges: Insights for 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 25, 2024 Image: Getty Images The healthcare sector experienced unprecedented cybersecurity challenges in 2024, highlighted by a staggering number of data breaches that impacted millions.…
Overconfidence in Cybersecurity Tools: The Risks of Complacency In a recent report by 451 Research, made available through S&P Global Market Intelligence, findings suggest that many organizations remain overly confident in their cybersecurity defenses, particularly against ransomware. Despite a growing awareness of cyber threats, the study reveals a stark disconnect…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, CrowdStrike Outage Updates Reflecting on Ransomware Trends, Resilience Insights, and Technological Developments By Anna Delaney (@annamadeline) • December 20, 2024 Featured panelists: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Michael Novinson, and Marianne Kolbasuk McGee. In a recent weekly update, the ISMG…
This year has seen a dramatic surge in cyberattacks and data breaches within the healthcare sector, raising significant concerns among industry professionals and business owners alike. Notably, these incidents pose substantial risks not only to patient safety but also to the financial viability of healthcare organizations, with potential losses amounting…
In 2024, a notable increase in cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure has been observed, particularly focusing on network devices and software-as-a-service (SaaS) systems. This surge reflects a concerning trend where threat actors exploit vulnerabilities to compromise essential services, thus heightening security risks for businesses and government entities alike. Among the…
In 2024, the landscape of healthcare cybersecurity faced unprecedented challenges, marked by a surge in cyberattacks that significantly threatened patient safety and data privacy. Heading into 2025, however, there are glimmers of hope, including the implementation of enhanced security controls and new regulatory measures aimed at bolstering defenses against these…
Cybersecurity Landscape of 2024: A Year of Significant Breaches and Evolving Threats The cybersecurity domain has faced unprecedented challenges in 2024, marked by an array of significant data breaches and attacks that have reshaped the threat landscape. From record-breaking ransomware payouts to complex nation-state aggressions, the repercussions of these incidents…
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare: Investigation into UnitedHealthCare CEO’s Murder By Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 5, 2024 Authorities are actively investigating the tragic murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthCare, focusing on possible motives linked to the company’s controversial denial of medical coverage. Reports indicate that…
