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The Growing Threat: Estée Lauder’s Battle Against Ransomware Attacks

Patel Maya2 years ago09 mins

**Data Breaches: Cosmetics Giant Estée Lauder Targeted by Two Ransomware Groups** *By * In a recent cybersecurity incident, Estée Lauder, the renowned cosmetics giant, disclosed a data breach. The company confirmed that an unauthorized third party had gained access to some of its systems and obtained data. While the nature and scope of the compromised…

The Linux Ransomware Dilemma: Protecting Critical Infrastructure from a Growing Menace

Nguyen Michael2 years ago09 mins

Ransomware Threat to Linux Systems: A Growing Concern for Critical Infrastructure The Unseen Powerhouse: Linux’s Role in our Daily Lives Linux, the open-source operating system, may not be widely recognized by most individuals, but its presence and influence are pervasive. While it runs on only a fraction of desktops – less than 3% compared to…

The Growing Impact of Ransomware Attacks: A Closer Look at the Dallas Permit Delays

Emma Thompson2 years ago08 mins

Ransomware Delays Dallas Permits: ‘I’ve Never Had to Wait Weeks for a Fence…’ The Impact of Ransomware On May 3, 2023, the city of Dallas experienced a ransomware attack, which had far-reaching consequences that are still being felt two months later. While city officials claim that 97% of the network has been restored, the lingering…

The Urgency of Protecting Healthcare Systems from Ransomware Attacks

Emma Thompson2 years ago09 mins

Illinois Hospital Forced to Close Due to Ransomware Attack A Growing Threat to Healthcare Providers An Illinois hospital, St. Margaret’s Health (SMH), has made the difficult decision to permanently close its hospitals, clinics, and other facilities due, in part, to a ransomware attack that occurred in February 2021. This unfortunate incident serves as a stark…

“Is the Healthcare Industry Prepared for the Growing Threat of Ransomware Attacks?”

Patel Maya2 years ago06 mins

Data Breach at Massachusetts Health Insurer Impacts 2.5 Million People On April 17, 2023, Point32Health, the second largest health insurer in Massachusetts, encountered a ransomware attack, leading to the loss of personal and health information of 2.5 million subscribers of its Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. Although the breach was detected on time, it somehow impacted…

ActZero and UScellular Partner to Provide Mobile Devices Protection Against Ransomware Attacks

Reynolds Alex2 years ago06 mins

ActZero and UScellular Partner to Enhance Mobile Cybersecurity for Businesses UScellular, a full-service wireless carrier, has partnered with ActZero, a renowned provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, to offer cybersecurity protection for small and mid-sized enterprises. This partnership is remarkable and unique, as UScellular has become that only wireless carrier to provide customers…