Rising Ransomware Breaches Underscore Cybersecurity Failures

[TechWeb]( Follow Dark Reading: [RSS]( November 02, 2020 LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY [Rising Ransomware Breaches Underscore Cybersecurity Failures]( Ransomware's continued success speaks volumes about what's at stake for businesses and people, and, perhaps, the cybersecurity industry's inability to adapt quickly enough to protect everyone. [New Wroba Campaign Is Latest Sign of Growing Mobile Threats]( After years of mostly targeting users in Japan, Korea, and other countries in the region, operators of the Trojan expanded their campaign to the US this week. [JavaScript Obfuscation Moves to Phishing Emails]( Attackers are hiding malicious payloads in phishing emails via a technique traditionally used to hide malicious code planted on websites. [SANS Launches New CyberStart Program for All High School Students]( Free program lets students solve real-world security problems - and learn about cybersecurity. [Public Safety & Cybersecurity Concerns Elevate Need for a Converged Approach]( As public and private spaces are opening up, the need for a converged approach to cybersecurity and physical security is essential, as is integration with health measures and tech. [Microsoft Warns of Ongoing Attacks Exploiting Zerologon]( The vulnerability, patched in August, has been weaponized by APT groups and prompted CISA to issue a security alert. [COVID-19: Latest Security News & Commentary]( Check out Dark Reading's updated, exclusive news and commentary surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. [MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY]( HOT TOPICS [Ransomware Wave Targets US Hospitals: What We Know So Far]( A joint advisory from the CISA, FBI, and HHS warns of an "increased and imminent" threat to US hospitals and healthcare providers. [Cybercriminals Aim BEC Attacks at Education Industry]( Heightened vulnerability comes at a time when the sector has been focusing on setting up a remote workforce and online learning amid the pandemic. ['Act of War' Clause Could Nix Cyber Insurance Payouts]( The indictment of six members of the Russian military for the NotPetya ransomware attack places companies on notice that insurance "is not a get-out-of-jail-free card." [MORE]( EDITORS' CHOICE [6 Ways Passwords Fail Basic Security Tests]( New data shows humans still struggle with password creation and management. [How Healthcare Organizations Can Combat Ransomware]( The days of healthcare organizations relying solely on endpoint security software to stop attacks are over. Here are six ways that healthcare providers can fight the ever-present threat. 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