IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

May 21, 2024
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Workers are still overconfident in their ability to spot ransomware – SDxCentral

The majority of non-IT employees are over-confident in their ability to detect a phishing email that could lead to a ransomware attack.

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HHS offers $50M to help providers patch ransomware vulnerabilities | Healthcare IT News

The complexities in securing the number and variety of internet-enabled medical devices may unwittingly open healthcare systems to ransomware and …

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Unpatched vulnerabilities making bad ransomware outcomes worse: What you need to know

Exploited vulnerabilities were the most commonly identified root cause of ransomware attacks for the second year.

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Cybercriminals shift tactics to pressure more victims into paying ransoms – Help Net Security

Ransomware didn't just grow in the US in 2023, it evolved, with the frequency of ransomware claims jumping 64% year-over-yea.

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Ransomware attacks up more than 20 per cent year on year – Cyber Daily

A cyber security insurance specialist has released a worrying set of figures that shows despite law enforcement successes in combatting ransomware …

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HHS puts $50M toward hospitals' ransomware fight

“Discover the new $50 million initiative by ARPA-H to enhance hospital IT teams' cybersecurity measures and combat ransomware, providing peace of …

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An MSSP Shares the Latest in Ransomware

Stellar Cyber's Stephen Salinas interviews SonicWall's Michael Crean, founder of MSSP Solutions Granted, to get his perspective on ransomware.

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SW Florida company got hit by $2 million Medusa ransomware attack – Naples Daily News

No patron information was compromised in a recent ransomware attack against John R. Wood Christie's International Real Estate by a cyber gang …

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Inside healthcare ransomware negotiations – Becker's Hospital Review

Learn about the difficult decision healthcare organizations face when targeted by ransomware attacks and the role of ransomware negotiators in …

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