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CyberWire Daily
Ransomware as a public health crisis.
Nov 12, 2024
Tim Starks, a Senior Reporter at CyberScoop, shares critical insights on how ransomware is being viewed as a public health crisis at the U.N. He discusses alarming trends, like the impact on healthcare systems and significant breaches involving major companies. The conversation shifts to geopolitical threats from North Korea and China, and the implications of political changes on cybersecurity policy. Starks also speculates on how a potential second Trump administration may influence future cybersecurity efforts.
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- Ransomware is increasingly seen as a public health crisis, significantly impacting healthcare systems with over 249 recorded attacks in 2023.
- Major corporations, like Amazon and Halliburton, are experiencing severe financial losses from ransomware attacks, highlighting vulnerabilities in corporate cybersecurity practices.
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Ransomware as a Public Health Crisis
Ransomware has been redefined as a public health crisis, particularly affecting healthcare systems, as articulated by Ann Neuberger at the UN Security Council. She highlighted the alarming rise in ransomware attacks, notably by groups like Black Cat and Lockbit, which have disrupted patient care and emergency services, leading to over 249 attacks recorded by the FBI on U.S. healthcare in 2023. The international response involves a collaborative effort among 54 UN member states aimed at bolstering cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, pushing for a strategy that includes both defensive measures and diplomatic efforts to combat cybercrime. This multifaceted approach is essential as countries come together to address the challenges posed by ransomware, especially given the accusations against Russia for harboring cybercriminals responsible for such attacks.
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