Healthcare stories - Page 82
ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Global cyber security and risk mitigation firm, NCC Group, has identified a considerable decrease in ransomware attacks in December 2021.
DigiCert announces acquisition of IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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DigiCert has acquired IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana to enhance its presence in the fast-growing IoT market. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Manufacturers struggle to close security gaps as they undergo digital transformation
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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Combining new and legacy operational technology has left manufacturers vulnerable to cyberattacks, says ISG report.
Healthcare workers compromising patient's data during remote sessions
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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planning
Almost a third of healthcare providers have experienced compromised patient data during remote telehealth sessions, according to Kaspersky.
Acquisitions, AI and automation, and privacy-focused legislation to shape data protection in 2022
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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virtualisation
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data protection
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data analytics
Data protection sector in 2022 will be shaped by acquisitions, AI and automation, and privacy-focused legislation, according to Veeam Software.
Soul Machines and Microsoft partner to enhance AI solutions
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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Soul Machines signs five-year deal with Microsoft, using Azure technology to create personalised AI experiences. Opportunities for growth in service AI.
Claroty raises $400m, announces intent to acquire Medigate
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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iot
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Claroty secures $400m in funding and acquires Medigate to become the most well-funded cybersecurity firm in OT, IoMT, and enterprise IoT sectors.
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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email security
Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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While curiosity can address critical business challenges, many organisations struggle to develop and harness this skill.
F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
F-Secure partners with the CyberPeace Institute to combat cyber attacks on vulnerable communities, including healthcare providers.
DNV acquires Applied Risk, develops industrial cybersecurity expertise
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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manufacturing
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
DNV to acquire industrial cybersecurity specialist Applied Risk in a bid to build the world's largest industrial cybersecurity practice.
What is identity and access management and why is it so important?
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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The importance of protecting digital identities in the face of increasing online fraud and breaches of personal data.
High profile attacks, ransomware gangs and weaponisation part of cybersecurity predictions for 2022
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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Cybersecurity trends for 2022 include more high-profile attacks, ransomware gangs, weaponisation, and supply chain attacks, according to HP.
Forrester has released a series of predictions for 2022
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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edge computing
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Forrester's reports predict that tech executives in 2022 will focus on human-centered transformation, cloud-native strategies, and cybersecurity challenges.
Waikato DHB warned a cyberattack 'catastrophic for patient safety'
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Waikato DHB was warned its IT security was severely compromised months before a massive ransomware attack that brought Waikato Hospital to its knees.
BlackBerry and Okta partner to deliver seamless identity and access capabilities
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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supply chain
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edr
BlackBerry has announced a new technology integration between Okta's Identity Cloud and BlackBerry Spark unified endpoint management.
Zscaler report reveals attacks on tech companies up by 2,300%
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
There has been a 314% year-over-year increase in HTTPS threats from the start of 2021, according to new research from Zscaler.
Lack of security controls continues to put organisations at risk
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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Organisations still operate with limited visibility of user activity associated with web applications, despite the risk of insider threats and credential theft.
Cloud infrastructure services continue to be in high demand
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Cloud infrastructure services see high demand with a 35% increase in spending to $49.4bn in Q3 2021, says Canalys.
Radware notes huge uptick in DDoS attack blocking in 2021
Mon, 1st Nov 2021
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Massive uptick in DDoS attacks against communications, healthcare, and technology sectors, according to Radware's Q3 report.