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.

Anne Arundel government has made progress in securing systems since cyber incident, officials say – CBS News
Anne Arundel County government officials have reported making progress in securing systems following a cyber incident. Specific details of the incident were not provided, but