Most Black and Hispanic Adults Expect to Get the New COVID-19 Vaccine, Though Most White Adults Don’t
A KFF survey reveals 51% of US adults will “definitely” or “probably” avoid the latest COVID-19 vaccine. The figure includes 31% of those already vaccinated. Among Black and Hispanic adults, 59% have received or anticipate receiving the vaccine, while 58% of white adults will “definitely” or “probably” refuse it. Factors contributing to the hesitancy include […]
27 Malicious PyPI Packages with Thousands of Downloads Found Targeting IT Experts
Unknown threat actors have been using typosquat packages to distribute malware via the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository for roughly six months. The malware, disguised as legitimate Python packages, was downloaded thousands of times, primarily from the U.S., China, France, Hong Kong, Germany, Russia, Ireland, Singapore, the U.K., and Japan. The packages targeted data, cryptocurrency […]
British Library: Ransomware Recovery Could Take Months
The British Library was hit by a ransomware attack on October 28, impacting phone lines, on-site services, and access to digital collections. The library is taking targeted protection measures and conducting digital forensics work, but full recovery could take weeks or months. Services, including the library’s website and digital services from its Business & IP […]
Building cyber resilience to recover quickly, at scale
Cyber resilience should be approached using an integrated and holistic strategy that covers data security, protection and governance, says Johnny Karam, VP for Emerging Markets at Veritas Technologies. Veritas research reveals 38% of IT executives state downtime after an attack is five or more days, and up to 20% of data impacted in the attack […]
How can life-saving vaccines be more affordable?
UK-based biotech firm Phenotypeca is partnering with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on a project to produce albumin at an affordable price. The move is aimed at making life-saving vaccines more accessible and cheaper for wider use globally. Developing a vaccine from concept to market can cost between $200m and $500m and it can […]
Are you exposing yourself to online scams without knowing it?
Despite the convenience brought by technology, it has equipped scammers with sophisticated tools to commit fraud. Even tech-savvy millennials can unwittingly fall victims to online scams. Vijay Manoharan, CEO of digital-only CIMB Bank PH, ensures stringent cybersecurity measures are upheld for the safety of banking customers. However, users also have a shared responsibility in avoiding […]
New York moves toward cybersecurity regulations for hospitals, paving way for other states
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed new cybersecurity regulations requiring hospitals to have written security procedures, response plans for cyberattacks, and policies for notifying individuals affected by breaches. Additionally, $500 million in state funds is being made available to hospitals for upgrading their cybersecurity measures. If approved, hospitals will have one year to comply […]
Complying with Confidence: Navigating Cybersecurity Regulation and Legislation
A panel of cybersecurity leaders discussed the shifting role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) at SafeBreach’s 2023 Validate Summit. Compliance with more business regulations and cyber liability insurance has become a significant part of the role. The panel stressed that compliance does not equal protection, and security hygiene and organizational resilience need more attention. […]
Even with challenges, rural healthcare has high ‘opportunity for excellence’
Improving rural healthcare in the US requires more holistic and integrated approaches and financial support, according to Dartmouth Health CEO Joanne Conroy and former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Donald Berwick. Given the financial struggles rural health systems face, exacerbated by over 130 hospital closures since 2010 and Covid-19, they suggested leveraging technology […]
OT, Not IoT: The Foundation of Network Security
Operational technology (OT), which manages IT networks, presents additional physical security risks. The solution often suggested is air-gapping networks. However, the trend of cloud-based computing and convergence is removing this option. Giants like General Electric still use OT as it continues to work effectively. However, there is a realization that security has been too deprioritized. […]
