Click Here 100. The 2023 cyber year in review
Jan 2, 2024
In this podcast, host Dina Temple-Raston discusses cyber in 2023. Topics include the rise of Lockbit ransomware, cybersecurity measures, cyber attacks on Ukraine, AI's impact on cybersecurity, and the risks of increasing connectivity and automation.
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Small Towns Feel Ransomware Impact
- The mayor of St. Mary's, a small Canadian town, described the Lockbit ransomware attack as feeling like being invaded and robbed.
- This shows the personal and community impact of ransomware on small towns.
Ransomware Threatens Patient Lives
- Ransomware attacks on hospitals have led to patient deaths, with estimates of at least 42-67 Medicare deaths from 2016-2021.
- Such breaches disrupt care and reveal severe risks to health systems.
Basic Cyber Hygiene Matters
- Small institutions must use simple cybersecurity measures like multi-factor authentication and firewalls.
- Many breaches occur due to easily guessable passwords and unpatched vulnerabilities.