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The State of Security in 2024: The Bad Guys Love AI Too

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Building access systems have already been in the sightlines of hackers, and security professionals have already pointed out serious vulnerabilities in smart building control systems that hackers could exploit. Novice attackers even use ChatGPT to write malware. Cyber insurance could get shaky.

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Cybersecurity in healthcare: How MSPs help safeguard patient data

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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

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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.

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5 Ways to Address Data Security Gaps Before an Attack

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

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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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The hidden costs of shadow IT: How unsanctioned tech impacts your budget

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But it can have a significant impact on your business’s bottom line in the following ways: Security risks Unsanctioned software and hardware may not meet the necessary security measures and standards of your organization, leading to vulnerabilities.

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How to Create a Data Breach Response Team

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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.