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2024-12-30 Post a Comment

Tech Ransomware is 35 years old and now a billion-dollar problem. Hereâ€™s how it could evolve

Ryan Browne Key Points Dating back to the 1980s, ransomware is a form of malware used by cybercriminals to lock files on a personâ€™s computer and demand payment to unlock them. The technology â€” which officially turned 35 in December â€” has come a long way, with criminals now able to spin up ransomware much faster and deploy it across multiple targets. Experts expect ransomware to evolve even further, with […]

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2024-12-30 Post a Comment

Looking At the Year Ahead: What Can We Expect Within the Cybersecurity Landscape?

Cybersecurity experts predict cybersecurity attacks will continue to happen with more sophistication Pietje Kobus 2024 was a year that saw several blows to the healthcare industry when it came to cybersecurity. Data breaches and ransomware attacks caused major disruptions in the daily operations of healthcare organizations with significant monetary implications. On February 21, Change Healthcare reported aÂ cybersecurity breachÂ that caused prescription delays for numerous pharmacies. Many healthcare organizations struggled with cash […]

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2024-12-30 Post a Comment

16 Chrome Extensions Hacked, Exposing Over 600,000 Users to Data Theft

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2024-10-28 Post a Comment

Chinese hackers said to have collected audio of American calls

The hackers are said to be part of a Chinese government-affiliated group that American researchers have dubbed Salt Typhoon. ByÂ Ellen Nakashima Â andÂ Josh Dawsey Chinese state-affiliated hackersÂ have collected audio from the phone calls of U.S. political figures, according to three people familiar with the matter. Those whose calls have been intercepted include an unnamed Trump campaign adviser, said one of the people. Sign up for Fact Checker, our weekly review […]

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2024-10-23 Post a Comment

Best smartphone features to combat thieves