- Wakefield Research published survey results:
- 32% = know what malware is
- 35% = know what email phishing is
- 25% = know what ransomware is
- 8% = know what cryptomining is
- 83% = claim to use antivirus software
- 80% = back up data
- 48% = have never looked into the security of their work device
- 25% = have had their identity stolen at least once
- 18% = are aware that their device has been hit by malware
- IntSights is reporting that hackers are ramping up their ransomware attacks on healthcare:
- “They (healthcare facilities) are very vulnerable right now, so hackers are definitely targeting healthcare and hospitals to take advantage”
- “are willing to pay right now because they can not afford to be shut down”
- LabCorp, which recently suffered a massive breach that exposed PHI of 7 million patients, has been hit by multiple lawsuits for allegedly “ignoring persistently deficient cybersecurity measures”
