[ad_1] The healthcare sector has become a target for both low-level and occasionally highly disruptive cyberattacks. Hospitals, insurers, medical supply chains, and service providers are prime targets for threat actors, with phishing attacks, ransomware, and data breaches on the rise. In 2024, 94% of U.S. healthcare organizations experienced a cyberattack, with an average cost per...Read More

[ad_1] A Richmond man was arrested on Friday, June 20, after the Richmond Police Department discovered he had sent explicit content to a decoy posing as a minor. Caleb Hughes, 25, was charged with the procurement or promotion of a minor by electronic means and the distribution of obscene material to minors. × This...Read More

[ad_1] Erie Insurance reports that it has made progress in reconnecting several business systems and applications as it continues to recover from a network outage that is now 17 days old. The insurer said the network and system outage it initiated on June 7 helped contain a threat. According to the insurer, “there is no...Read More

[ad_1] Muscat: The Shura Council held its twelfth regular session for the second annual sitting (2024–2025) of the Tenth Term (2023–2027) on Tuesday, under the chairmanship of Tahir Mabkhout Al-Junaibi, Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council, in the presence of their Excellencies members of the Shura. During the session, the Council concluded its deliberations on...Read More

[ad_1] British businesses are suffering significantly more damaging losses from ransomware attacks compared to the rest of the world, where things appear to be moving in a more positive direction, according to Sophos’ latest annual State of ransomware report, now in its sixth edition. The study of 3,400 ransomware victims in 17 countries, just...Read More

[ad_1] Kolkata: Kolkata Police commissioner Manoj Verma issued a directive on Monday transferring a bulk of social media surveillance responsibilities from the STF to the cybercrime branch of Lalbazar and the divisional cybercrime units, implementing round-the-clock monitoring of online activities. A new joint CP (cyber) is set to take charge soon, sources said. The STF...Read More

[ad_1] As the new school year approaches, my priority as a parent is ensuring the safety of my children. With all the advancements in technology, it’s reassuring to know that keeping track of our children has become easier and more effective than ever. From smartwatches to GPS devices and Apple AirTags, these tools offer peace...Read More

[ad_1] Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Only half of ransomware attacks on organizations this year have involved data encryption, once the attack’s defining feature, according to a Sophos report published on Tuesday. Both the average ransom demand and average ransom...Read More

[ad_1] As Africa races to embrace digital technology, a shadow is growing alongside it—cybercrime. From mobile banking fraud to deepfake scams, criminals are increasingly exploiting the continent’s rapid digital transformation. A recent report from Interpol reveals just how widespread and damaging cybercrime has become across Africa. For many countries, cybercrime now accounts for a significant...Read More

[ad_1] Matthew Ferraro joined Crowell & Moring as a partner in its privacy and cybersecurity group, the firm announced Tuesday. Ferraro’s practice will focus on counseling companies on technology and national security issues, advising on regulations related to artificial intelligence, data privacy, and emerging technologies, the firm said. He will advise government contractors and other...Read More