Verizon’s annual Data Breach Investigations Report has found that 75% of data breaches in the past year involved human error. This includes social engineering attacks such as pretexting, where a perpetrators tricks a person into handing over personal data. Senior business leaders often fall victim to these attacks, and the report suggests that businesses must improve these leaders’ protection to avoid costly system intrusions. The increased sophistication of social engineering likely contributed to a doubling in the median amount stolen in a BEC attack, now standing at $50,000.
Five best practices to protect patient privacy from insider threats
Healthcare organizations face significant security threats, particularly from insider risks, which account for most data breaches. The 2024 Change Healthcare breach highlighted vulnerabilities, compromising data
