More than two months after the February 2024 Change Healthcare cyber-ransom attack, the healthcare industry continues to grapple with the fallout, creating significant challenges,...
>> reporter: while an isolated vent, the outage underscores an urgent concern. >> 911, what is the emergency? >> reporter: u.s. cybersecurity warned that hackers want to exploit vulnerabilities to degrade 911 service. at risk, sensitive data that could affect emergency responsibilities. >> was anybody injured? >> reporter: ransomware attacks on bucks county, pennsylvania, forced dispatchers to revert to manual systems. in 2019, 911 centers in a dozen states were paralyzed. now amid heightened global tensions and divisive election looming at home, concern that critical emergency communications can easily be undermined. chris krebs is the former government's former cybersecurity chief. >> the homeland, as we say, is no longer a sank wary. we really have to bake in cybersecurity resilience measures into every business plan, every operational plan. >> reporter: tom costello, nbc news, washington. a maryland teenager is under
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“Organisations must implement enterprise-wide Zero Trust network architecture to create layers of security that limit an attacker from successfully moving laterally around the network. �� Ransomware Attacks: Indian Manufacturing Industry Witnessed Most Ransomware Extortion in 2023, Says Report.
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The average ransom soared to $1.54 million in 2023, nearly doubling from the previous year. Cybersecurity experts stress the urgent need for proactive defense strategies, including raising awareness, investing in robust infrastructure, implementing strong access controls, and developing incident response plans.
Ransomware attacks surged in 2023, costing victims over $1 billion. The report reveals evolving tactics, emphasizing cryptocurrency's role and the need for coordinated action.