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Training smarter: How healthcare teams can outsmart social engineering

Healthcare organizations face a growing wave of cyberthreats, and employees often stand as the last line of defense, making robust security training a critical necessity. This article looks at how health leaders are moving beyond annual training modules and adopting more practical, personalized strategies to keep staff alert and better prepared to spot sophisticated social… Continue reading Training smarter: How healthcare teams can outsmart social engineering

Cybersecurity culture in healthcare starts with smarter training

In today’s threat-heavy landscape, healthcare workers must do more than care for patients. They must also guard against phishing and other cyberattacks. This piece outlines how some health organizations are shifting from traditional, yearly security training toward continuous, adaptive programs that build cybersecurity into daily workflows and culture. Healthcare organizations face a unique cybersecurity challenge.… Continue reading Cybersecurity culture in healthcare starts with smarter training

From click to caution: Rethinking employee education in cyber defense

With phishing attacks growing more advanced, healthcare organizations are rethinking the way they train their teams. This article examines how in-person sessions, micro-trainings, and smarter simulations are helping build a culture of caution, turning every healthcare worker into a more vigilant digital gatekeeper. Healthcare organizations face a unique cybersecurity challenge. While their mission is to… Continue reading From click to caution: Rethinking employee education in cyber defense

Ransomware tops the threat list for US critical infrastructure

According to the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report, ransomware poses a persistent and growing threat to US critical infrastructure, which includes sectors such as healthcare, communications, energy, and financial services. Experts warn that phishing and social engineering are key tactics fueling these attacks, underscoring the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures. The alarming surge in ransomware… Continue reading Ransomware tops the threat list for US critical infrastructure

Ransomware is the leading threat to US critical infrastructure

The FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report reveals that ransomware attacks targeting healthcare, financial services, communications and other critical infrastructure in the US are on the rise. Experts warn that phishing and social engineering remain key drivers behind these attacks, highlighting an urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures. The alarming surge in ransomware attacks In 2024,… Continue reading Ransomware is the leading threat to US critical infrastructure

US critical infrastructure faces growing ransomware threat

The FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report reveals a skyrocketing increase in ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure, which includes sectors such as healthcare, communications, energy, and financial services. With phishing and social engineering tactics enabling many of these breaches, experts urge organizations to bolster their defenses to mitigate this increasing risk. The alarming surge in ransomware… Continue reading US critical infrastructure faces growing ransomware threat

Watch out! These social engineering tricks could fool anyone

While it’s easy to blame cyberattacks on sophisticated hacking, the truth is that many attackers rely on social engineering — a craft of deception designed to manipulate people into giving up sensitive information or access. The scary part? It’s not just high-tech companies that get targeted, it’s all of us. Here’s a breakdown of the… Continue reading Watch out! These social engineering tricks could fool anyone

Think like a scammer to spot social engineering tricks

Ever wondered how scammers manage to trick so many people? It’s because they’re masters of persuasion. While their methods may vary, social engineering tactics all focus on one thing: manipulating human behavior to steal personal data or corporate secrets. Here are some of their most-used tricks — because knowing their game is the first step… Continue reading Think like a scammer to spot social engineering tricks

The most common social engineering tactics you need to know about

Social engineering is a type of attack where scammers take advantage of trust to steal personal information, money, or access. It’s alarmingly effective, and methods are only getting more sophisticated. To help you recognize these scams, we’ve compiled a list of the most common social engineering tactics. Phishing Phishing is one of the most well-known… Continue reading The most common social engineering tactics you need to know about

5 Most common weak points hackers use to breach your systems

With technology advancing at a breakneck pace, new threats are constantly emerging, making it difficult for organizations to batten down the hatches and secure their systems. To help you better protect your organization’s sensitive information and assets, we’ve identified the top five entry points hackers use to infiltrate systems. Social engineering Social engineering is a… Continue reading 5 Most common weak points hackers use to breach your systems