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Ransomware accounts for 54% of cyber threats in the health sector

Security Affairs

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) releases its first cyber threat landscape report for the health sector. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) releases today its first cyber threat landscape report for the health sector.

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68% of Pharma Executives Have Had Credentials Breached Online

Adam Levin

The online credentials for 68% of pharmaceutical executives analyzed for a study have been compromised recently. The study, conducted by cybersecurity firm Blackcloak, found that the email accounts of over two-thirds of pharmaceutical executives had been compromised within the last five to ten years.

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MY TAKE: Why ‘basic research’ is so vital to bringing digital transformation to full fruition

The Last Watchdog

Along the way, of course, cybersecurity must get addressed. Biomedical engineer Dr. Joe Alexander, the former medical director at pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, grabbed a distinguished scientist post, as well. More about these paradigm shifters below. There was no hard sell needed to attract this level of talent, Gomi told me.

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STEPS FORWARD: Math geniuses strive to make a pivotal advance — by obfuscating software code

The Last Watchdog

While mathematicians shy away from speculation, the urgency to commercially deliver new tools that can deepen cybersecurity and reinforce privacy is palpable. Alexander now heads up studies to advance “digital twin” technology, focusing on eventual deployment of a virtual human heart. For instance, basic research led by Dr. Robert L.

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Encryption – A Feasible Savior against Prevalent Privacy Issues in Business Communication

Security Affairs

It is because of a meager $500 investment they make in cybersecurity. Perhaps, such lack of seriousness towards cybersecurity is the reason why businesses tend to suffer loss of users’ personal data, millions of dollars in resulting damages and, eventually, the loss of reputation in the industry. You might wonder, why? Final Thoughts.

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Regulatory Update: NAIC Summer 2021 National Meeting

Data Matters

NAIC Proposes New Letter Committee to Address Innovation, Technology, and Cybersecurity in the Insurance Sector. During the Summer Meeting, the Innovation and Technology (EX) Task Force announced plans to form a new letter committee on innovation, technology, and cybersecurity. 43R , which will be undertaken by a 43R study group.

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A Cyber Insurance Backstop

Schneier on Security

In the first week of January, the pharmaceutical giant Merck quietly settled its years-long lawsuit over whether or not its property and casualty insurers would cover a $700 million claim filed after the devastating NotPetya cyberattack in 2017. But this is easier said than done.