Cyber Crime

Read: HHS Urges Quick ID and Implementation of Solutions to Change Healthcare Ransomware Debacle

HHS Urges Quick ID and Implementation of Solutions to Change Healthcare Ransomware Debacle

Losses experienced by the U.S. healthcare system as a result of the ransomware attack are estimated to be anywhere from $100 million to $1 billion per day.

Read: Elder Abuse Protections: Where Does Your State Fall On This List?

Elder Abuse Protections: Where Does Your State Fall On This List?

WalletHub’s annual report highlights how each state is protecting elders against abuse, including financial abuse as scammers increasingly target this vulnerable population.

Read: Utah: Missing Foreign Exchange Student Found in Woods After Cyber Kidnapping Scam

Utah: Missing Foreign Exchange Student Found in Woods After Cyber Kidnapping Scam

Officials warn of a new criminal trend in which scammers extort victims remotely, convincing their families they’ve been forcibly kidnapped and demanding ransom money.

Read: Network Resilience in Schools: How Out-of-Band Management Can Safeguard Educational Processes

Network Resilience in Schools: How Out-of-Band Management Can Safeguard Educational Processes

With research showing cyber threats aren’t improving, campuses must implement solutions to get their networks back up and running quickly.

Read: 6 Ways to Improve Cyber Security and Internet Safety on Your Campus

6 Ways to Improve Cyber Security and Internet Safety on Your Campus

Starting with these tips below as a framework can help structure your campus’ internet safety plan and flesh it out to meet your institution’s needs.

Read: 6 Ways Colleges and Universities Can Limit Cyber Risk

6 Ways Colleges and Universities Can Limit Cyber Risk

Today’s attackers recognize that, in the interest of avoiding costly outages, higher education institutions are highly motivated to pay ransomware demands, making them potentially lucrative targets.

Read: 14 Ways Cyberattacks Impact Hospitals and 13 Ways to Prevent and Remedy

14 Ways Cyberattacks Impact Hospitals and 13 Ways to Prevent and Remedy

At the Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, AHA’s National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk John Riggi shared examples of how cyberattacks threaten patient safety.

Read: National Student Clearinghouse Data Breach: Nearly 900 Schools Impacted

National Student Clearinghouse Data Breach: Nearly 900 Schools Impacted

Cl0p ransomware gang gained access to its MOVEit server and stole files containing personally identifiable information.

Read: White House Holds First-Ever Summit to Address Ransomware Attacks Against K-12 Schools

White House Holds First-Ever Summit to Address Ransomware Attacks Against K-12 Schools

The Biden Administration also announced initiatives to address the problem, including grants and other support from technology providers.

Read: Slew of Cyberattacks Highlight Gaps in University Security

Slew of Cyberattacks Highlight Gaps in University Security

Regardless of an institution’s budgetary constraints, there are tried and true precautions that can be taken to better protect their campus.

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