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Cyberattacks on healthcare entities result in poor patient outcomes, including delayed procedures and even a rise in mortality, according to a recent survey conducted by research firm the Ponemon Institute. Ryan Witt of Proofpoint, which sponsored the study, discusses the findings.http://dlvr.it/SbN9N5

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ICYMI: Probes Will Look Into the Legality of Spyware Purchase and Its Use A new round of Pegasus infections among journalists and a human rights activist is sending shock waves into Mexican politics as the attorney general’s office says it is investigating the previous presidential administration’s purchase of the smartphone spy app.http://dlvr.it/SbK6Xg

ICYMI: Also: Defending Against New Ransomware Tactics; Mitigating Impact of Zelle Scams In the latest “Proof of Concept,” Lisa Sotto of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and former CISO David Pollino join ISMG editors discuss the first California consumer protection fine issued against retailer Sephora, defending against new ransomware tactics, and mitigating the impact of Zelle…
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ICYMI: Plan for a ransomware attack the same way you plan for a hurricane, says Paige Peterson Sconzo, director of healthcare services at security firm Redacted Inc. A cyber incident capable of disrupting network connectivity requires careful thinking about how to revert to the pre-internet era.http://dlvr.it/SbJvMK

ICYMI: Apparent Spate of Australian Data Breaches Continues Australian health insurer Medibank told investors it stopped a probable ransomware attack before the attack could steal data or maliciously encrypt its systems. Australia has been undergoing an apparent spate of data breaches that continues with a breach of email addresses at e-commerce site MyDeal.http://dlvr.it/SbJmZL

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Probes Will Look Into the Legality of Spyware Purchase and Its Use A new round of Pegasus infections among journalists and a human rights activist is sending shock waves into Mexican politics as the attorney general’s office says it is investigating the previous presidential administration’s purchase of the smartphone spy app.http://dlvr.it/SbFrFJ

Also: Defending Against New Ransomware Tactics; Mitigating Impact of Zelle Scams In the latest “Proof of Concept,” Lisa Sotto of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and former CISO David Pollino join ISMG editors discuss the first California consumer protection fine issued against retailer Sephora, defending against new ransomware tactics, and mitigating the impact of Zelle scams.http://dlvr.it/SbFkX2

Plan for a ransomware attack the same way you plan for a hurricane, says Paige Peterson Sconzo, director of healthcare services at security firm Redacted Inc. A cyber incident capable of disrupting network connectivity requires careful thinking about how to revert to the pre-internet era.http://dlvr.it/SbFcwD