#RansomwareRisk

How Shifts in Cyber Insurance Are Affecting the Security Landscape

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September 18, 2024 at 10:01AM The soaring cost of cyberattacks drives cyber insurers to reassess underwriting and promote greater cyber resiliency. With cyber-insurance claims rising and evolving, insurers are imposing stricter requirements, such as segmented, encrypted, and immutable backups, on companies seeking coverage. This shift incentivizes businesses to prioritize cyber resiliency to safeguard against evolving … Read more

Ascension Healthcare Suffers Major Cyberattack

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May 10, 2024 at 12:47PM Ascension, a healthcare provider operating 140 hospitals, suffered a cyberattack affecting essential systems like electronic health records and patient communication platforms. The organization has paused non-emergency procedures and is diverting some emergency services. Incident response help has been sought, and patient data exposure is being investigated. The attack highlights healthcare’s … Read more

UK says AI will empower ransomware over the next two years

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January 24, 2024 at 12:01PM The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that AI tools will intensify cyber attacks over the next two years. Both skilled and novice cybercriminals are leveraging AI for varied purposes, making attacks more sophisticated. AI’s impact will be evolutionary, enhancing existing threats, and potentially enabling advanced tools for cyber … Read more

Microsoft disables MSIX protocol handler abused in malware attacks

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December 28, 2023 at 02:05PM Microsoft disabled the MSIX ms-appinstaller protocol handler due to multiple financially motivated threat groups exploiting it to infect Windows users with malware. The attackers used the CVE-2021-43890 vulnerability to bypass security measures and distribute malware. Microsoft recommends installing the patched App Installer version 1.21.3421.0 or later and advised disabling the … Read more