Surge in Cyber Attacks Highlight Vulnerabilities Across Industries in 2024 In 2024, a notable uptick in sophisticated cyber attacks has emerged, impacting crucial sectors such as healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and governmental services. Noteworthy incidents involve severe ransomware and supply chain attacks, revealing critical vulnerabilities that businesses and institutions must address…
Title: Confronting Cyber Threats: Insights from the Recent Under Attack Webinar on Phishing and Ransomware Risks In a recent live webinar titled "Under Attack: Preventing Phishing and Ransomware Disasters," industry leaders gathered to discuss the escalating threats posed by phishing and ransomware. This session highlighted critical vulnerabilities affecting businesses today,…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime , HIPAA/HITECH , Ransomware Indiana Attorney General Imposes $350,000 Fine on Westend Dental Following 2020 Ransomware Incident Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 3, 2025 Indiana’s Attorney General claims Westend Dental attempted to downplay its 2020 ransomware breach. (Image: Getty Images) In a significant…
Atos Denies Breach Amid Ransomware Allegations The French technology company Atos has refuted claims made by the ransomware group known as Space Bears, stating that its internal systems were not compromised. In a statement released on January 3, the struggling IT service provider emphasized that no internal infrastructure was breached,…
Cybersecurity Highlights: A Review of Key Incidents and Trends in 2023 As 2023 came to a conclusion, the cybersecurity landscape remained dominated by data breaches and significant incidents, notably highlighted by the massive Change Healthcare breach. This event overshadowed numerous others, underscoring the persistent vulnerabilities organizations face in the digital…
Insights from Cybersecurity Experts on Key Trends for 2025 Anna Delaney (annamadeline), Cal Harrison • December 31, 2024 Watch a discussion on emerging cyber trends for 2024 featuring ISMG’s Anna Delaney and a panel of experts. The year 2024 is poised to be remembered as one marked by significant cyber…
Ransomware: A Historical Overview and Its Evolution Ransomware, a malicious software category designed to deny access to a system or to seize data until a ransom is paid, has undergone significant transformation since its origins. Emerging from simple exploits in the 1980s, it has escalated into a widespread global menace,…
Surge in Cyber-Attacks Hits Key Industries in 2024: Analysis of Major Incidents The year 2024 has marked a significant escalation in cyber-attacks across various sectors, with notable breaches affecting critical infrastructure, healthcare providers, financial institutions, and even political campaigns. These incidents underscore an alarming trend—the increasing sophistication of threat actors…
Analysis of Recent Data Breaches: A Retrospective on High-Profile Cyber Incidents In the past year, several prominent companies have found themselves embroiled in high-profile data breaches that have raised significant concerns about cybersecurity protocols and corporate responsibility. This report examines key incidents, the vulnerabilities exploited, and the potential lessons for…
