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CEO’s Shooting Incident Ignites Debate on AI Accountability

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific Also: How Leading Cybersecurity Firms are Preparing for 2025 Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • December 13, 2024 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, and Michael Novinson In the latest weekly roundup, the editors at ISMG examined the implications…

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UK NHS Hospital Faces Significant Cyber Incident

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Outpatient Appointments Cancelled at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 26, 2024 Image: Shutterstock A significant cyber incident has occurred at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a key healthcare provider in northwest England, resulting in the cancellation of…

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Reasons Cybercriminals Target Them

Cybercriminals Target Medical Specialty Practices in Recent Hacks In a concerning trend, cybercriminals continue to exploit vulnerabilities within medical specialty practices in the United States, with two notable instances in recent weeks. An Illinois-based gastroenterology practice and a pulmonary practice in California were targeted, with attackers alleging they have accessed…

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Oklahoma Hospital Reports Ransomware Attack Impacting 133,000 Individuals

Breach Notification, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare Ransomware Attack Exposes Personal Data of Over 133,000 at Small Oklahoma Hospital Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 19, 2024 Image: Great Plains Regional Medical Center Great Plains Regional Medical Center, a 62-bed facility in Elk City, Oklahoma, experienced a significant ransomware attack…

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How Data Breaches Undermine Trust and Steps Companies Can Take to Mitigate Impact

Data breaches pose significant risks to organizations, with the financial repercussions being only one aspect of the problem. An alarming statistic from the 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that the average expense associated with a ransomware attack averages around $47,000, with some incidents costing companies millions. Furthermore, business email…

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ISMG Editors: Ransomware – An Escalating Public Health Emergency

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Industry Specific In the Spotlight: Anticipating Donald Trump’s Second Term; A Noteworthy Cybersecurity Merger Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • November 15, 2024 Clockwise from top left: Anna Delaney, Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, Chris Riotta, and Michael Novinson The latest discussion among the ISMG editorial team has spotlighted…

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White House Condemns Russia for Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Sector

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware UN Members Call for Enhanced Resilience of Critical Infrastructure to Address Cyber Threats Mathew J. Schwartz (@euroinfosec) • November 11, 2024 Image: Shutterstock In a significant development, a Biden administration official highlighted during a United Nations Security Council briefing that ransomware has transcended its classification…

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Addressing Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare: Highlights from a UN Security Council Briefing – DataBreaches.net

UN Security Council Addresses Surge in Ransomware Attacks Targeting Healthcare Facilities In a crucial briefing at the United Nations Security Council, officials highlighted the alarming rise in ransomware attacks aimed at hospitals and other healthcare services. The discussion comes in response to a series of high-profile incidents that have severely…

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