Private equity-backed healthcare companies have “systemic gaps” in their cybersecurity preparedness, according to a report from Clearwater Security. The findings revealed many such firms lack incident response plans or rely on outdated procedures, while often having weak data classification, inconsistent encryption and limited insider threat monitoring. The firm recommended proactive cybersecurity measures to reduce liability, improve resilience, and protect revenue growth.

AsyncRAT Surges In Global Malware Rankings
AsyncRAT, a remote access Trojan, has surged into the top four most prevalent malware types worldwide, according to a report by Check Point Software Technologies.