Establishing and maintaining effective systems to protect sensitive personal data and confidential business information from outside interference while also assuring that privacy interests are protected is among an...more
Although the COVID-19 pandemic exposed cybersecurity vulnerabilities across sectors, it has particularly challenged the resilience of information systems for health care and life sciences companies. Because ransomware attacks...more
Ransomware Particularly Inflicts Health Care and Life Sciences Organizations -
Ransomware is a malicious cyber threat vector that employs encryption malware to prevent users from accessing their systems and data unless...more
6/3/2021
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Ransomware is a serious form of cyber extortion that employs malware to prevent users from accessing their systems or data, either by locking the system or encrypting critical files until a ransom is paid. The hacker holds...more