Articles Tagged with ''ransomware''

Water and wastewater (WWS) facilities are under attack, along with the recent increase in critical infrastructure cyberattacks. A joint statement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) details recent attacks and what WWS systems can do to bolster their cyber defense.

In a world replete with endless cyberattacks, IoT devices have minimal security, in part because cybersecurity stewards and their bosses are busy with other things and aren’t demanding improvement. 

A Netenrich survey found that 83% of companies would suffer business damage during the first 24 hours of an outage and thereafter.

Defending the medical device supply chain, cracking down on ransomware and monitoring new technology are all priorities for cybersecurity professionals in the healthcare field. In a panel hosted by BD, Eric Decker, William Landry, Inhel Rekik and Scott Shindledecker discuss top of mind issues for healthcare cybersecurity professionals.

Let’s take a look at six of the most common mistakes that lead to ransomware infections. 

A new report studied the per capita rate of cybercrime in each U.S. state, finding that the national average of victims per capita is 240. Find out more about this state-by-state breakdown here.

Data shows a rise in ransomware claims from Q2 2020 through Q1 2021 (0.25% to 0.58% increase in frequency) but then a drop by 50% in Q2 2021 that largely sustained through Q3 2021, according to the Corvus Risk Insights Index.

Cyber insurance can still play a critical role in protecting a business during the interruption of a ransomware attack, as well as help cover potential ransom payments and/or associated legal fees.

Gigabyte Technology, a Taiwanese manufacturer and distributor of computer hardware, has allegedly suffered a massive data breach as a result of a ransomware attack. 

Employees and non-employee contractors continue representing the most critical weak link in the IT chain. Too many employees, and vendors using corporate networks, are still falling for phishing attacks. Enhanced worker training on cyber risks helps, but training coupled with stronger systems offers the best protection against cyber threats.