NexusTek

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Incident 1: Malicious Web Browser Update A large insurance company with a nationwide presence was the victim of a ransomware attack that began with a social engineering scheme. In late 2021, the company’s employees found that they could not access digital files as usual—the result of a malware infection.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Insurance Backup Insurance 98

Pure Storage

MARCH 21, 2022

Their skills should include vulnerability diagnostics, digital forensics, the ability to analyze memory dumps and malware, and the ability to use analysis tools to perform a correlation analysis of security events. Improved resiliency and protection against malware attacks and accidental or intentional deletions with immutable snapshots.

Emergency Response 105

Emergency Response Emergency Response Backup Outsourcing 105

NexusTek

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Incident 1: Malicious Web Browser Update A large insurance company with a nationwide presence was the victim of a ransomware attack that began with a social engineering scheme. In late 2021, the company’s employees found that they could not access digital files as usual—the result of a malware infection.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Insurance Backup Insurance 98

Risk Management Monitor

MARCH 4, 2022

Attacks attributed to Russia have been launched against a range of targets in Ukraine, including new destructive malware campaigns , targeted information-gathering against a range of civilian and government targets, and attacks on critical infrastructure. Evaluate and if possible, test your business continuity plans.

Management 56

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Pure Storage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

They will learn if you have cybersecurity insurance, where from, and how much it’s for. Unsupported operating systems and unpatched software open the door for malware infections and other attacker exploits. They’ll assess your critical operations and supply chain to determine where an attack can do the worst damage, etc.].

Security 98

Security Vulnerability Malware Authentication 98

Online Computers

MARCH 14, 2024

Patient data, containing sensitive information ranging from medical histories to insurance details, has become a lucrative target for cybercriminals. Every piece of data, from medical records and treatment plans to billing and insurance details, contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the patient's health history.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Cybersecurity Malware Insurance 52

OffsiteDataSync

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

But, a number of industries have been hit this year including agriculture , manufacturing , entertainment , insurance , and more. Nuspire’s report also highlighted: Malware was up nearly 42% driven by advanced trojan activity and that A number of ransomware attacks are initially deployed via phishing attachments.

Entertainment 52

Entertainment Malware Disaster Recovery Insurance 52

Pure Storage

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Continue forensics efforts and work in tandem with the proper authorities, your cyber insurance provider, and any regulatory agencies. Begin recovery efforts by restoring to an offline, sandbox environment that allows teams to identify and eradicate malware infections. Were encryption measures enabled when the breach happened?

Insurance 72

Insurance Insurance Authorization Malware 72

Online Computers

MARCH 14, 2024

Patient data, containing sensitive information ranging from medical histories to insurance details, has become a lucrative target for cybercriminals. Every piece of data, from medical records and treatment plans to billing and insurance details, contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s health history.

Healthcare 40

Healthcare Cybersecurity Malware Insurance 40

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

Digital risk protection (DRP) refers to cybersecurity measures that aim to prevent data breaches, malware, identity theft, and other forms of cyber crime. Which areas in your systems and networks expose you to attack or malware? Anti-malware and anti-virus software are valuable tools to safeguard systems from cyber threats.

Mitigation 52

Mitigation Malware Cybersecurity Media 52

Solutions Review

AUGUST 12, 2024

In this article, we delve into the top five things we have – hopefully – finally learned about ransomware in 2023, shedding light on the evolving tactics employed by cybercriminals, the shifting dynamics in the cyber insurance industry, and the pressing need for a robust recovery strategy.”

Backup 52

Backup Cybersecurity Strategic Malware 52

Online Computers

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This can result in malware intrusions and data breaches, which can translate to expensive restoration and recovery costs, downtime, compliance-related fines, legal damages, and reputational damage. Compliance issues Industries such as healthcare or finance have strict regulations regarding data handling.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Malware Hazard Banking 52

everbridge

OCTOBER 9, 2024

According to the Cyber Readiness report by the British insurer Hiscox, nearly half of all companies reported a cyberattack last year, with one in five saying those attacks threatened their solvency. You’ve got mail” might as well be subtitled “you’ve got malware.” Sixty percent of small businesses won’t survive one.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Cybersecurity Impact Analysis Disaster Recovery 52

Risk Management Monitor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Whether it is phishing scams or malware, hackers are constantly finding new ways to attack businesses. Cybersecurity should be a top priority for organizations today, especially as employees continue to work remotely without business-grade protections. In the age of COVID-19, businesses are more vulnerable than ever.

Cybersecurity 58

Cybersecurity Threat Monitoring Malware Authentication 58

Solutions Review

APRIL 21, 2022

Safeguards from viruses, malware and ransomware. In 2021, businesses in the U.S. Set up a password policy that includes regulating password length, character requirements, frequency of changes, and blocking users after a certain number of logins.

Media 40

Media Cybersecurity Retail Malware 40

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

A ransomware attack, in which malicious actors use malware to lock you out of your systems and demand payment to restore your access, would fall under this category. For example, many enterprises allocate rankings of “high priority,” “medium priority,” or “low priority.” ” High Priority.

All-Hazards 95

All-Hazards Mitigation Risk Management Hazard 95

Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2023

When facing a cybersecurity event, such as a ransomware attack, every minute counts–and the process of scanning traditional systems and backups for malware can be difficult, time-consuming, and inaccurate. Second, test your recovery scenarios.

Backup 119

Backup Disaster Recovery Application Outage 119

Solutions Review

JANUARY 25, 2023

Fortunately, there are laws and regulations that help to take some of the burden off of our shoulders; such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Unfortunately however, today that just isn’t enough.

Backup 116

Backup Government Application Security 116

Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Data lifecycle management is a process of creating strategies for cataloging, valuing, securing assets from applications and users, protecting against malware attacks, and disruptions. Data management involves data lifecycle management and information lifecycle management. These are the major principles and requirements of data protection.

Disaster Recovery 40

Disaster Recovery Backup Technology Malware 40

IT Governance BC

JULY 30, 2024

According to Parametrix , an insurance company specialising in Cloud outages, cyber insurance policies likely cover up to 10–20% of losses only. Then there’s insurance. The post CrowdStrike: Lessons on the Importance of Contracts, Insurance and Business Continuity appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

Business Continuity 91

Business Continuity Insurance Insurance Outage 91

Risk Management Monitor

MAY 17, 2021

It is also advisable to use a secure email gateway, which protects from spam, viruses, malware and denial-of-service attacks, and make sure employees working remotely are using secure company devices. Store employee records securely and dispose of personally identifiable information carefully.

Alert 75

Alert Cybersecurity Malware Pandemic 75

Online Computers

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It has always been challenging for companies and individuals to stay compliant with the privacy standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). These threat agents can send malware to your devices to eavesdrop, steal data, or hold your device for ransom. Protect electronic PHI in all your devices.

Internet 52

Internet Healthcare Insurance Insurance 52

Solutions Review

JANUARY 25, 2024

This is likely to impact industries where transparency matters, such as healthcare, financial services, and insurance. And when a phishing attack succeeds, the cybercriminals capture private data, personal information, company data, or they may even install malware directly onto the device to facilitate ongoing attacks.

Authentication 142

Authentication Cybersecurity Security Government 142

Pure Storage

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Novice attackers even use ChatGPT to write malware. Cyber insurance could get shaky. Risk assessment in the cyber insurance world is a moving target, something that underwriters don’t like very much. They can create convincing phishing emails in ChatGPT, based on personal and company data they gather using generative AI.

Security 128

Security Insurance Insurance Government 128

Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This is likely to impact industries where transparency matters, such as healthcare, financial services, and insurance. And when a phishing attack succeeds, the cybercriminals capture private data, personal information, company data, or they may even install malware directly onto the device to facilitate ongoing attacks.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Cybersecurity Security Government 59

Solutions Review

JANUARY 28, 2024

This is likely to impact industries where transparency matters, such as healthcare, financial services, and insurance. And when a phishing attack succeeds, the cybercriminals capture private data, personal information, company data, or they may even install malware directly onto the device to facilitate ongoing attacks.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Cybersecurity Security Government 52

Pure Storage

JANUARY 29, 2025

Many sectors of the financial services industry beyond traditional banks and credit institutions now fall under DORA regulations, including payment providers, investment firms, trading venues, insurance providers, and third-party information and communication technology (ICT) service providers.

Financial Services 59

Financial Services Resilience Cyber Resilience Malware 59

Reciprocity

MARCH 24, 2025

Ransomware and Malware Targeting Health Data The healthcare industry has been a target for cybercriminals for decades, dating back to the first known ransomware attack in 1989, which targeted floppy disks at the World Health Organization’s international AIDS conference.

Security 52

Security Healthcare Vulnerability Education 52