The healthcare industry continues to face the most expensive data breaches, costing an average of $9.77 million in 2024, despite a small decrease from $10.93 million the previous year, according to IBM’s annual report. The industry, prone to ransomware attacks due to its reliance on electronic health records, also takes the longest time to contain breaches. A bright spot is the increasing use of AI in cybersecurity procedures, which lower costs and containment time.

North Korean Hackers Use Fake U.S. Companies to Spread Malware in Crypto Industry: Report
North Korean hackers reportedly set up shell companies in the US to penetrate the crypto sector and target developers via fake job offers, according to