The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

In this episode of the podcast (#235) Justine Bone, the CEO of Medsec, joins Paul to talk about cyber threats to healthcare organizations in the age of COVID. Justine’s firm works with hospitals and healthcare organizations to understand their cyber risk and defend against attacks, including ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Ransomware attacks via email: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts an organization’s data, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. For example, Barracuda Essentials is a cloud-based SEG that provides advanced threat protection, data loss prevention, and email archiving capabilities.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Nation-states and geopolitical tensions are increasingly fuelling modern cyber threats. According to Microsoft’s Digital Dfense Report 2024 , 37% of the 600 million attacks they face daily can be attributed to nation-state threat actors.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2025

This divergence presents a significant challenge for global businesses, which must navigate complex regulatory environments while safeguarding sensitive data from cyber threats. These challenges stem from several factors, including cyber threats , legal and regulatory inconsistencies, and geopolitical considerations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

As a result of a cloud breach, one in four healthcare organization was fined for non-compliance and 1 in 10 was sued, Netwrix study finds. . February 24, 2021 – Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy , today announced findings for the healthcare sector from its global 2021 Netwrix Cloud Data Security Report. .

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption help safeguard information. Key Cybersecurity Tools and How They Protect Your Data Before addressing the tracking aspect, it's important to understand the core components of cybersecurity: Encryption : Encryption scrambles data so that only authorized individuals can read it.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Change Healthcare, a major provider of IT services to hospitals, continues to battle the BlackCat ransomware syndicate. BlackCat has made the healthcare industry a prime target over the past year, victimizing providers, insurers, and now healthcare IT suppliers like Change Healthcare, a unit of Optum. authorities.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

AI has dramatically influenced the cyber threat landscape, with recent findings in the eighth biennial Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study suggesting new AI-powered cyber threats are on the rise. However, unauthorized access to this data is entirely possible without proper encryption and data protection measures.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Notably, 2024 was unprecedentedly precarious with the second largest in history National Public Data breach and the biggest healthcare data breach to date with the massive attack on Change Healthcare. officials began seriously discussing the creation of a military Cyber Force dedicated to thwarting cyberattacks.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Epic Hyperdrive Hyperdrive is Epic’s new flagship EPCS healthcare management software delivered through modern web protocols. The solution Cisco Secure Access by Duo is a leading healthcare MFA provider. These types of attacks can lead to ransomware or malware that may result in data loss, exfiltration, or compliance violation fines.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The group typically encrypts victims data, threatening to leak it unless a hefty ransom is paid. healthcare providers and U.K.-based By prioritizing these steps, organizations can reduce their risk and improve resilience against cyber threats. Their targets have included major U.S. based Capita, among others.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Large enterprises should put testing quantum-resistant encryption on their roadmaps. As quantum computers grow, current encryption methods like RSA and ECC may soon become vulnerable," said Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC. Taking these steps can save both time and resources in the long run."

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The healthcare industry has witnessed a rapid digital transformation, with hospitals, clinics, and medical practices relying heavily on technology to store and manage patient data, streamline operations, and improve patient care. Patient records, insurance information, and intellectual property are just a few examples.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 20, 2025

The Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill , passed on March 19, 2025 , requires key industriessuch as banking, energy, healthcare, and telecommunicationsto strengthen their cybersecurity defenses, conduct regular risk assessments, and promptly report security incidents.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Industries most affected by these breaches include healthcare, finance, and retail, where sensitive data is routinely shared with vendors for operational efficiency. The healthcare sector has been particularly hard-hit, accounting for over 30% of the total breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2022

France-based Dordogne Groupements Hospitaliers de Territoire (Dordogne GHT) has stopped RYUK Ransomware attack on its servers by using the AI propelled DarkTrace Threat monitoring and detection solution. DarkTrace offers Antigena, an autonomous response technology against cyber threats such as ransomware attacks.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In a groundbreaking move, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that aims to safeguard the state's critical infrastructure, specifically its healthcare sector. This proactive approach will undoubtedly strengthen patient trust and confidence in New York's healthcare system.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Although most people think of ransomware as a dodgy application that encrypts data and holds it for ransom, the concept is much more heterogeneous than that. File encryption 2013 – 2015. inch diskettes. pharma giant ExecuPharm.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

As the economy grows increasingly data-driven, and as cyber threats proliferate, business leaders recognize they must find a more effective approach to protecting their intellectual property, financial records, employee and customer information, and other sensitive data — while also ensuring their employees’ access to that data is not hindered.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Even though encryption should be taken seriously by businesses of all sizes, only a small fraction of the corporate sector puts their back on it. It didn’t only affect the financial datasets of business sectors but also the medical records maintained by healthcare institutions such as hospitals.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2021

The cyber threat landscape change continuously, recently two new ransomware-as-service (RaaS) operations named BlackMatter and Haron made the headlines. When infected with this ransomware, the extension of the encrypted file is changed to the victim’s name. “Haron ransomware was first discovered in July 2021.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

As cyber threats intensify, these updates are more than just regulatory formalities; they are critical measures to safeguard sensitive data. That is to say, healthcare organizations and business partners may face greater liability in case of a security breach. Between 2022 and 2023, the HIPAA Journal reported a jump from 51.9

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

Since the healthcare industry is one of the industries most susceptible to cyber attacks, the FBI is especially concerned with the impact of ransomware on healthcare providers, hospitals, and first responders, as it poses a threat to the safety of American citizens. Encrypt where possible.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Understanding and adhering to cybersecurity regulations is crucial for any organization as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated. Cybersecurity laws and regulations encompass a range of legal requirements designed to protect information systems and data from cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Securing the healthcare data warehouses themselves is equally vital to ensure the software applications’ security in their development and maintenance. Use strong access controls: Setting up strict access restrictions is one of the critical elements in securing healthcare data warehouses.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

A 2021 Cynerio report revealed a staggering 123% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities, resulting in more than 500 incidents and costs exceeding $21 billion. New security solutions are now aiding healthcare organizations' IT teams in promptly resolving issues, even with devices from various manufacturers.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 22, 2025

HHS Office for Civil Rights Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care Under HIPAA madhav Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:25 Data Breaches in Healthcare: Why Stronger Regulations Matter A data breach involving personal health information isnt just about stolen filesits a gut punch to trust and a serious shake-up to peoples lives.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently released staggering figures revealing a significant increase in healthcare data breaches affecting 88 million Americans in 2023 alone. Even more alarming is that data was successfully encrypted in 75% of these incidents.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2022

North Korean nation-state actors used Maui ransomware to encrypt servers providing healthcare services, including electronic health records services, diagnostics services, imaging services, and intranet services. At the time, the U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2021

In a recent survey conducted by Cybersecurity Firm Tenable, over 106 million healthcare records were exposed to hackers during the time of past 14 months. And analysis says that most of the records were leaked from the databases of organizations operating in the healthcare sector. percent of attacks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2023

The principle behind the initiative is simple, ransomware actors initially gain access to the target organization, then they take some time before stealing or encrypting data. The time-lapse between initial access to a network and the encryption of the systems can last from hours to days. ” concludes the announcement.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Organizations operating in today's interconnected world face significant cyber threats which necessitate constant vigilance in safeguarding their sensitive data and digital assets. This involves implementing multiple security measures to fortify systems against diverse cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The global rise of ransomware attacks over the last several years has become an urgent concern, as cybercriminals relentlessly target organizations and individuals, demanding exorbitant ransoms for the release of vital encrypted data. Instead, it becomes part of your everyday, good cyber-hygiene due diligence."

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The industry is also vulnerable to ransomware attacks, in which cybercriminals encrypt critical data and demand a ransom for its release. We have seen largely Russian cyberattacks masquerading as ransomware against oil and gas pipelines (Colonial), healthcare (Change, Ascension, Synnovis, etc.),

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2025

This access increases the potential impact of an insider threat. In fact, it even makes it easier to get valuable information that's often not even encrypted. Now that we have widely accessible open-source AI agents, it's not hard to imagine this being by far the most alarming cybersecurity threat of 2025.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations of all kinds worldwide, with attackers encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. In this regard, many have touted cyber insurance as the knight in shining armor, the end all-be all in terms of mitigating criminals' assaults on your network.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

All these days we have seen an increase in ransomware attacks against healthcare companies. Now, news is out that the attacks related to file encrypting malware have doubled in 2020 on Universities, especially involved in the development of Corona Virus Vaccine. And on an average, the cost of payments made to hackers reached $450,000.

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