Approximately 90% of healthcare companies are vulnerable to ransomware attacks due to insecure internet connections, says cybersecurity firm Claroty. The study, which analysed data from over 350 healthcare organisations, found that 78% had paid ransoms of more than $500,000. Cybersecurity incidents can be expensive, including service disruption and lawsuits. Cybercriminals are exploiting known vulnerabilities in internet-facing devices. The best defence is increasing the security of the network to prevent escalation and damage by hackers.
Hackers using malware to steal data from USB flash drives
Cybercriminals are using USB flash drives to spread malware through a process not relying on network vulnerabilities, hence bypassing traditional security systems. They use tools
