Hey there, fellow healthcare and cybersecurity enthusiasts from the San Francisco Bay Area! I hope your day is going bright, shiny and hacker-free! Let’s chat about something that’s been making the headlines back in 2024 — our top seven cybersecurity threats. Grab your coffee or kombucha, and let’s dig deeper.
So, back in 2024, our beautiful digital world faced an unwelcome invasion from several cybersecurity threats. Topping our list of unwanted guests is the formidable ‘threats against availability’, closely followed by the infamous ransomware, and then threats against data.
Isn’t it interesting – and somewhat unsettling – how cyber culprits target the availability of our systems, services, and information? Just like that breathtaking view of the Bay that we absolutely can’t function without, the availability and accessibility of vital healthcare systems and patient data are of utmost importance to us.
Ransomware, our second biggest pain point, continues to engage in its notorious tactics. Oh, ransomware- the sneaky troublemaker who barges into our systems, encrypts our precious data, and demands a huge ransom to give it back! It’s like someone snatching away your hard-earned sourdough from Tartine Bakery and asking you to pay for it again!
Now, what’s number three on our list? Vulnerabilities against data. Now, this is where things get sneaky. Confidential information – particularly health data – is as precious as that heavenly clam chowder at Fisherman’s Wharf. So, you can imagine what would happen if someone could sneak in and tamper with it. Not a savory thought!
Remember friends, understanding these threats is just the first step. Cyberspace, much like San Francisco, is a wonderful place but it has its share of villains. Just as we would protect our bodies against health issues, it is crucial that we guard our digital selves against these threats. So, here’s wishing you, my fellow Bay Area buddies, a happy, healthy, and hacker-free existence. Stay safe, stay secure, live the San Francisco dream!
by Morgan Phisher | HEAL Security
