Data breaches have surged in 2024, costing US businesses millions per breach in damages and recovery expenses. Human error, weak passwords, software vulnerabilities, malware, ransomware, insider threats, third-party risks, lack of encryption, and social engineering are key causes. Five industries hit hardest are manufacturing, healthcare, digital agencies, retail and e-commerce, and tech companies. The good news is that awareness and investment in cybersecurity are also on the rise.
The NHS needs to tighten its third-party supplier cybersecurity
The NHS should proactively fortify cybersecurity within its third-party software suppliers following recent damaging ransomware attacks, says Jonathan Lee from Trend Micro. He suggests implementing
