FBI ‘aware’ of possible ransomware attack on life science giant LabCorp
Global lab testing and life science firm LabCorp has reported a possible breach of its network and has notified “relevant authorities.”
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78% of US consumers demand businesses do more to protect data, IBM survey finds
An overwhelming majority of American consumers are demanding that businesses doe more to protect their data from hackers and to ensure their privacy, according to a new survey from IBM.
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Cyber attack cripples Atlanta and security experts shudder
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta’s 8,000 employees got the word on Tuesday that they had been waiting for: It was O.K. to turn their computers on after a crippling ransomeware attack, reports the New York ‘Times.
Read MoreCisco, Apple, 2 other firms team up to offer cyber defense, insurance
Tech giants Cisco and Apple are teaming up with two other firms to offer a cybersecurity risk management tool to combat malware and ransomware as well as related insurance.
Read MoreTriangle doctor: Allscripts ransomware attack cost his practice dollars, hurt patients, shows danger of electronic records
It was back to paper and pen for these doctors. Just how badly the ransomware attack that hit Allscripts affected some physician practices shows the risk of electronic medical records and online management tools, says Dr. Willard Niemi of Carolina Foot Ankle Specialists.
Read MoreAllscripts says all services restored after ransomware attack; lawsuit filed over outage
Allscripts, a provider of physician management and electronic medical records services, says it is still fighting to recover from a ransomware attack that has now lasted more than a week.
Read MoreReports: Allscripts hit by ransomware attack
Electronic health records company Allscripts, which has offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, was hit by a ransomware attack Thursday, according to several media outlets.
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IT security exec: It’s long past time for all businesses to get serious about cyber security + 12 defensive steps you should take
It’s long past time for all executives at businesses from the smallest to largest to take serious the threats of cyber attacks, says the CEO of Raleigh-based IT services firm Aragonite Technologies. Plus: CEO Christopher Welty spells out the 12 defensive measures companies should take to protect their enterprises.
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