Backup Strategies: The Key to Resilience Against Cyber Threats
Important information. Effective backup strategies are critical in mitigating the impact of cyberattacks like ransomware. This article highlights best practices, including regular testing of backups and maintaining an offsite copy, to ensure business continuity in the face of threats.
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What Can We Learn from California’s New AI Laws?
Even if you are not in California, this is worth a read. The rest of the country often follows consumer trends that start in California.
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Change Healthcare payments network restores system 9 months after ransomware attack
NINE MONTHS?!?! Change Healthcare’s $2 billion recovery is still a work in progress.
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Ransomware Attack on Oklahoma Medical Center Impacts 133,000 Patients
An Oklahoma medical center experienced a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive data of 133,000 patients. The breach underscores the growing trend of ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare sector and the need for robust defense mechanisms.
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Data Breach Affects Equinox Patients and Employees
A data breach at Equinox Healthcare compromised sensitive information of patients and employees, including health records and personal data. The incident highlights the importance of securing health information and improving internal monitoring systems.
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AdventHealth Issues Notice of Data Breach
AdventHealth has formally disclosed a data breach that exposed patient information. The healthcare provider is notifying affected individuals and offering resources to mitigate the potential impact of the breach. The incident reinforces the critical need for strong security measures in healthcare organizations.
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Cyberattack at French Hospital Exposes Health Data of 750,000 Patients
A French hospital suffered a cyberattack that exposed sensitive health data of 750,000 patients. This massive breach emphasizes the critical vulnerabilities in healthcare infrastructure and the need for proactive measures to protect sensitive data.
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Australian Critical Infrastructure Faces Increased Cyber Threats
A report highlights the growing cyber threats to Australia’s critical infrastructure, including sectors like energy, water, and transport. It stresses the importance of investment in cybersecurity to protect essential services from potential disruptions. We have also seen a lot of this type of attack in the US.
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D-Link Warns of RCE Vulnerability in Legacy Routers
D-Link has issued an advisory about a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in some of its legacy routers. Users are encouraged to replace outdated devices to prevent exploitation.
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Fortinet VPN Authentication Bypass Bug Discovered
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability has been discovered in Fortinet VPNs, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access. Organizations using Fortinet are urged to apply the latest security patches to protect their networks.
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Apple Fixes Two Zero-Days Used in Attacks on Intel-Based Macs
Apple has released patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities that were actively exploited in attacks targeting Intel-based Macs. Users should update their devices immediately to protect against these critical flaws.
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