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Crypto-Locking Malware Wielded by Even More Types of Extortionists

Ransomware: DarkSide Debuts; Script-Kiddies Tap Dharma Read the latest about RANSOMWARE from Data Breach Today Ransomware-wielding gangs continue to rack up new victims and post record proceeds. That’s driving new players of all sizes and experience – beginners, criminals already skilled in the ransomware ecosystem and more advanced attackers – to try their hand at the crypto-locking …

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Over 41.4M Patient Records Breached in 2019, as Hacking Jumped 49%

The Protenus Breach Barometer shows over 41.4 million patient records were exposed by 572 security incidents in 2019, while hacking incidents surged and insider-related events decreased. By Jessica Davis February 19, 2020 – More than 41.4 million patient records were breached by 572 healthcare data breaches in 2019, as hacking surged. And it’s likely those …

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