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You’re Not Their Valentine, You’re Their Victim!

People have a tremendous capacity for self-deception. We can convince ourselves of almost anything, despite clear evidence to the contrary. That lonely supermodel on the dating app who just messaged me? Of course, they’re legit! Coupled with our chronic willingness to ignore intuition when searching for “The One,” it’s not surprising that so many people fall victim to online romance scams.

5 Ways Pharma Can Mitigate Third-Party Cyber Risks

Pharma regularly outsources critical business functions to third-party vendors: They’re responsible for research, product development, distribution, sales, and IT. These third-party vendors pose an enormous cyber risk for pharma, accounting for over half of all data breaches in 2021. Every pharmaceutical company should take additional steps to mitigate third-party risks and ensure a chain of trust with companies offering essential services in the supply chain.

Formjacking Exposes Mortgage Lenders to Cyber Threats

Formjacking is malicious JavaScript code that steals digital information through online forms — and it’s wreaking havoc on mortgage lenders. Malicious software lurks in the background of compromised online forms waiting to steal credit card information, social security numbers, passwords, and other PII while innocent hopefuls sign up for an account or apply for a home loan.

$1,270,000: Why Hospitals Pay Millions to Recover From a Cyberattack | The Real Cost of Recovering From a Ransomware Attack

The Real Cost of Recovering From a Ransomware Attack. In a world where escalating ransomware threats make daily headlines, the stakes for hospitals are excruciatingly high: Losing money is one thing — losing a patient is another. A hospital CISO doesn’t have the luxury of negotiating with cybercriminals when patients’ lives are on the line.

Should Hospitals Pay Off Cyber Terrorists?

2020 and 2021 created a veritable gauntlet of misfortune for hospitals — overworked staff in overcrowded facilities working desperately to contain a highly contagious virus. Other viruses crept in, too: Ransomware infiltrated hospital networks across the U.S. in record numbers, profiting from internal chaos and adding havoc to already overtaxed systems. Even worse, cybercriminals show no signs of slowing down in 2022.