The US government has issued a warning to the healthcare sector, stating that it is now the primary target of the BlackCat ransomware group. According to a recent report, the healthcare industry is the most targeted industry by the group. It is essential for healthcare organizations to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to safeguard their systems and data. Read more about this warning here: https://lnkd.in/eXFf3Vuy

Another week, another 'suspected' ransomware attack on Synnovis infrastrucure has brought their ecosystem down and barely operating: https://lnkd.in/e7Er_xRD. NHS England have issued advice: https://lnkd.in/e3w_TwDF. This ransom could well be a cover to gain access to specific individual's data as a ruse or a general 'easy target' for financial blackmail. I cannot imagine the horror they are undergoing and wish them well, well enough to consider using proactive cybersecurity in the future to minimise this type of event from ever happening (hint: search for Zafepass Prevent & Protect). #cybersecuritylapse #cybercrisis #zafepass #zafehouze

Healthcare was the most-targeted sector for reported #ransomware attacks in 2023, but there were still plenty of victims in financial services with stories to tell. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received 122 ransomware complaints from financial services organizations, each likely having one of the worst days of their year. Do you feel your systems and employees are set up to successfully defend against ransomware tactics as we move through 2024? #Cybersecurity Story by Axios https://bit.ly/3IS31hX

Discover the shocking details of one of the worst data breaches in 2023 at Norton Healthcare. The ransomware attack affected approximately 2.5 million patients. Dive into the report below to learn more. Thanks, #WHAS11, for covering our 2023 Annual Data Breach Report in your story! #IDTheftCenter https://lnkd.in/e36f5ZjA

Thanks for sharing. Interesting to explore whether directors and senior executives could face personal liabilities related to #cybersecurity breaches, #governance and failures in oversight their organizations. What's your take Jonathan Olley

Health care organizations last year reported the most #ransomware attacks of the 16 industries identified as critical U.S. infrastructure, according to a new #FBI report on internet crime. Did you know that PCG’s P&S Toolkit provides access to a Virtual Security Officer along with a library of policies and procedures, standardized training tools, documents, forms, and templates? https://lnkd.in/ecwXCRfs #PCGnews #cybercrime #cyberthreats

85% of these successful attacks require a person to take some actions which instigates and ultimately executes the successful compromise. What can we do? Take action, train and practice to continuously expand awareness of all attack vectors across the entire organization, not just the cybersecurity team. OT and IT security of data and physical assets is everyone’s job.

‘Lawsuit is seeking $480 million in damages’ If successful, even for 10% of the amount sought - the vast majority of firms would be wildly underinsured…and that’s just for damages. Add to that legal costs, any business interruption impact, incident response and forensics etc. With ever-increasing market penetration rates, it feels as if the industry is changing the perceptions of those who were sceptical about the value of cyber insurance. The next challenge now many firms are purchasing a policy is ensuring coverage, conditions and limits are actually fit for purpose. #cyberinsurance Costero Brokers Ltd.

Change Healthcare breach data may be in hands of new ransomware group (via @SCMagazine). https://hubs.ly/Q02sqlJW0 Is your organization breach-ready? Schedule your FREE ASSESSMENT with #WidePoint today to find out! https://hubs.ly/Q02sqmcD0

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