Think only private companies are targets for hackers? Think again. A new and disturbing trend in cyberattacks on city, regional, and state governments is gaining new levels of severity in the United States. Cybercriminals, armed with ransomware, are increasingly targeting government bodies. From small towns to large cities, not a…
Today, businesses are more likely than not to experience a security threat. With the prevalence and variety of hacking techniques occurring today, organizations face a unique challenge of maintaining effective security of their systems and data. Here are some recent scenarios where major breaches occurred – and what companies could have done to…
Healthcare is one of the most targeted industries by ransomware attacks. In 2018, according to an industry report, 71% of healthcare ransomware attacks were against small and medium-sized businesses. The ransom demand by the criminal was as high as $2.8 million. Healthcare data is valuable for criminals. A data breach…
In May 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack struck computers across the world. Businesses and financial markets were crippled by this cyberattack. Government agencies, hospitals, and universities struggled to stay open and operate as the malware locked up systems and data. When it’s all finally calculated, the financial and productivity losses…
Hackers and IT security threats are constantly adapting and looking for new ways to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity. As companies implement new technology, and look to use data better to expand business, the threat and risk of a data breach will grow. A recent study estimates the average data breach…
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