Cyberattack on UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare Results in Multi-Million Dollar Loss
Cyberattack on UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare Results in Multi-Million Dollar Loss Chris Swagler | April 26th, 2024In a shocking revelation, a massive cyberattack on UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare recently resulted in a substantial loss of $872 million. This incident has once again highlighted the growing threat that cybercrime poses to businesses and the healthcare sector. Change […]
Industries Vulnerable to Cyberattacks in 2023
Industries Vulnerable to Cyberattacks in 2023 Chris Swagler | April 24th, 2024The digital age has brought with it an upsurge in technological advancements that have streamlined operations across various industries. However, this technological boom has also been accompanied by a surge in cyberattacks, leading to significant losses for businesses and consumers alike. In 2023, […]
Stronger Cyber Defense for Industrial and Energy Companies
Stronger Cyber Defense for Industrial and Energy Companies Chris Swagler | February 28th, 2024Geopolitical risk has shifted governments’ focus to the cyber defense of their resources and energy supplies, but another threat to critical commodities is on the rise: breaching and ransom demands. In the last years, threat operators have expanded their attacks on […]
Snatch Ransomware Group Targeting Numerous Industries
Snatch Ransomware Group Targeting Numerous Industries Chris Swagler | January 6th, 2024 In a recent cybersecurity advisory, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have shed light on the activities of the Snatch ransomware group, a Russia-based criminal organization. Despite its existence since 2018, the group has garnered attention in recent […]
Small Businesses in Crosshairs of Evolving Ransomware Tactics
Small Businesses in Crosshairs of Evolving Ransomware Tactics Chris Swagler | January 2nd, 2024In a significant shift, ransomware threat operators are abandoning their pursuit of high-profile targets in favor of smaller, less fortified organizations, according to a recent report by a cybersecurity company. The report highlights a staggering 47% surge in the number of […]
Protecting the Trucking Industry Against Ransomware Threats
Protecting the Trucking Industry Against Ransomware Threats Chris Swagler | December 29th, 2023In an increasingly digital world, the logistics and trucking industry finds itself navigating treacherous terrain. Among the numerous challenges they face, one that looms ominously is the ever-present threat of ransomware attacks. Ransomware, malicious software that infiltrates systems, encrypts data and demands […]
Surge in Advanced Email Attacks Poses Risk to Healthcare Sector
Surge in Advanced Email Attacks Poses Risk to Healthcare Sector Chris Swagler | December 27th, 2023In an alarming revelation, a cybersecurity company’s latest blog post has highlighted the persistent and growing menace of advanced email attacks, posing a significant threat to organizations worldwide, with healthcare institutions finding themselves in the crosshairs. The […]
Real Estate Industry Under Growing Threat of BEC Attacks
Real Estate Industry Under Growing Threat of BEC Attacks Chris Swagler | November 14th, 2023Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have emerged as a pressing concern for organizations, including the real estate industry, with the FBI labeling them a staggering $51 billion threat. In contrast to ransomware attacks, BEC scams do not rely on cryptocurrencies, […]
Education Sector Battling Ransomware: Alarming Statistics
Education Sector Battling Ransomware: Alarming Statistics Chris Swagler | November 13th, 2023Cybersecurity threats loom over various industries in the digital age, and the education sector is no exception. Recent data has shown that education institutions have been hit the hardest by ransomware attacks, with a staggering 80% of lower education providers and 79% of […]
Ransomware Attack Against UK Manchester Police Department
Ransomware Attack Against UK Manchester Police Department Chris Swagler | November 10th, 2023In a recent alarming development, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in the United Kingdom fell victim to a ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of its officers. The attack, which targeted a third-party supplier responsible for ID badges, has raised significant concerns […]
