Major ransomware attacks in January targeted healthcare entities, including the New York Blood Center (NYBC) and Maryland’s Frederick Health. As a result, some appointments were rescheduled and services were delayed. Simultaneously, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center reported a data breach affecting over half a million individuals. However, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis noted a 35% decrease in ransom payments in 2024, attributing it to law enforcement action and victims’ increasing refusal to pay.
Ransomware attackers turn to workers for data breach access
Ransomware attackers are encouraging employees to infect their employers’ networks with viruses, according to security vendor GroupSense. The appeal is made in ransomware notifications and
