Healthcare is the industry with the largest increase in lawsuits due to data breaches, accounting for 23% of all cases, according to law firm BakerHostetler. The sector also saw the highest initial ransom demands from hackers, although the average amount paid was much lower. Ransomware attacks are a growing concern, with threats to publish data if third-party negotiators or law enforcement become involved. The firm recommends implementing mitigation measures such as multi-factor authentication and robust backup plans. Failure to meet filing deadlines due to ransomware attacks can result in CMS reimbursement denials for healthcare providers.
New Phishing Attack Abusing Blob URLs to Bypass SEGs and Evade Analysis
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a new phishing technique using blob URIs that bypasses Secure Email Gateways (SEGs). This method involves linking to legitimate sites, redirecting
