Ransomware

Read: UPDATE: Cybersecurity Experts Warn Ukraine, Russia Crisis Could Result in U.S. Cyberattacks

UPDATE: Cybersecurity Experts Warn Ukraine, Russia Crisis Could Result in U.S. Cyberattacks

National security experts believe Russia could conduct a cyberattack against the U.S. if it feels it’s threatened by the U.S. response to a possible Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

Read: Report: Ransomware Up 50% in Education, 39% in Healthcare

Report: Ransomware Up 50% in Education, 39% in Healthcare

A new global threat report from CrowdStrike observed an overall 82% increase in ransomware-related data leaks from 2020 to 2021.

Read: 85% of Healthcare IT Pros Have Seen Increased Cyber Risk in Past Year

85% of Healthcare IT Pros Have Seen Increased Cyber Risk in Past Year

A survey on healthcare cybersecurity was distributed to 400 healthcare IT professionals and 2,030 general respondents.

Read: Survey Finds More Than 1 in 10 IT Leaders Reuse Passwords

Survey Finds More Than 1 in 10 IT Leaders Reuse Passwords

But the survey also found that 88% of organizations utilize two-factor authentication to bolster IT security.

Read: Cybersecurity Basics: Terms and Definitions All Campus Safety Pros Should Know

Cybersecurity Basics: Terms and Definitions All Campus Safety Pros Should Know

Malware. Phishing. Password attacks. What’s the difference, anyway? Everyone involved in campus safety would benefit from knowing these general cybersecurity terms.

Read: 82% of Hospitals Experienced IoT Cyberattack in Past 18 Months

82% of Hospitals Experienced IoT Cyberattack in Past 18 Months

Of the hospitals that experienced an IoT attack, 34% were ransomware and 33% paid the ransom, according to a new joint report.

Read: 4 Healthcare Cybersecurity Challenges and How to Combat Them

4 Healthcare Cybersecurity Challenges and How to Combat Them

As the healthcare industry becomes more technologically connected, the risk of cyber theft also increases.

Read: Russian SolarWinds Hackers Targeting IT Service Providers and Their Customers

Russian SolarWinds Hackers Targeting IT Service Providers and Their Customers

According to Microsoft, the same Russian group of hackers responsible for the SolarWinds attacks is also targeting IT service providers and their customers’ networks.

Read: More Than 4 Out of 5 Ransomware Victims Pay Their Hackers

More Than 4 Out of 5 Ransomware Victims Pay Their Hackers

A survey has found that 83% of ransomware victims give into their attackers’ demands, and nearly two out of three organizations were victims in the past year.

Read: Lawsuit: Baby Died Due to Ransomware Attack at Alabama Hospital

Lawsuit: Baby Died Due to Ransomware Attack at Alabama Hospital

The baby’s mother says the hospital didn’t disclose computers were down and her daughter consequently received diminished care.

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