Protenus’s annual Breach Barometer reported 1,161 breaches affecting 171 million patient records in 2023, up 187% compared to 2022. While the number of breaches increased 2%, actual incidents dropped 1% to 942. However, the actual number of breached records may be higher as many entities used vague markers in their reports or didn’t report to a central agency. Protenus criticized the lack of transparency, particularly regarding ransomware attacks.
FBI Reveals Major Malware Attack From China Group ‘Mustang Panda’
Chinese hacker organization Mustang Panda, suspected of being state-sponsored, has carried out a major cyberattack impacting at least 170 countries, according to the FBI and