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CrowdStrike: Lessons on the Importance of Contracts, Insurance and Business Continuity

IT Governance BC

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. While the disruption is ongoing, and your systems are unavailable, does that make you more vulnerable to other incidents? of its share price.

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What’s the Worst-case Scenario for a Ransomware Attack?

Pure Storage

The attacker sends malware into your system and gains access to your data. . They then plant malware in the system, which usually runs undetected in the background for a period of time until the attacker decides to get the party started. . The malware infects or deletes Active Directory. .

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5 Ways to Address Data Security Gaps Before an Attack

Pure Storage

In this article I’ll start with the before of an attack and discuss what you should do and have in place to ensure you’re closing the gaps that create vulnerabilities and in-roads for attackers. They will learn if you have cybersecurity insurance, where from, and how much it’s for. Other Vulnerabilities to Note.

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How to Create a Data Breach Response Team

Pure Storage

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. Other Contacts to Know.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

Once installed, the malware locks critical files and displays a ransom note demanding payment, often in cryptocurrency. Data breaches often exploit vulnerabilities in software, weak passwords, or insider threats to gain access to critical systems and exfiltrate data. Ransomware attacks surged in 2024, leading to a record $459.8

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Cybersecurity in healthcare: How MSPs help safeguard patient data

Online Computers

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.

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Ransomware is on the rise, and no industry is safe

OffsiteDataSync

According to Nuspire’s Josh Smith “Really no industry is safe…”, because the hackers will attack anyone they deem vulnerable. But, a number of industries have been hit this year including agriculture , manufacturing , entertainment , insurance , and more.