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WEEK IN HEADLINES  * HEALTHCARE – Data Breach Revealed A Year Later  * FINANCIAL SERVICES - Breach Exposes PI of Nearly 1Musers  * Healthcare – Confirmed Exposure of 100M Americans’ Medical Records  * TECHNOLOGY - Ransomware Exploits Microsoft Teams to Breach Enterprises  * PUBLIC SECTOR - Mass Phishing Attack Targets Citizens’ Personal Data  * NONPROFIT - $1.3M Demanded by Rhysida Ransomware INSIGHT & EXPERT PERSPECTIVE  * PRIVACY - PII Valued in Bankruptcy: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?  * COMPLIANCE - Fines for Misleading Supply Chain Attack Disclosures   #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #PrivacyProtection #BusinessResilience

WEEK IN HEADLINES  * RETAIL - Free Offer Turns Out to Be Phishing Scam, Shocking No One  * CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - Iranian Cyber Actors Exploit Weaknesses  * TECHNOLOGY - Asian Firm Confirms Data Breach Following Attack  * HEALTHCARE - Hospice Data Compromised by Ransomware  * CRYPTOGRAPHY - Military-Grade Encryption Breached Using QC  * MANUFACTURING - Firm Faces Prolonged Outage Post Attack  * GOVERNMENT - County Services Paralyzed by Ransomware Attack   INSIGHTS & EXPERT PERSPECTIVES  * REPORT: Navigating the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape  * Opinion: Bankruptcy Should Not Shield Companies   #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #Ransomware #PhishingScam

Week In Headlines  * NATION STATES - Cyberattacks Disrupt Nuclear and Government Ops  * UTILITIES - Largest Water Utility Hit and Disrupts Billing Systems  * HEALTHCARE - HHS New Threat Warning to Sector  * GOVERNMENT - Cyberespionage Effort Breaches Air-Gapped System  * CONSUMER SERVICES - Breach Exposes Employee Data via 3rd Party Insights & Expert Perspectives  * Opinion: A Misguided Signal to CISOs and CFOs  * Question: "If I'm a vendor to a large enterprise…"  

WEEK IN HEADLINES  * REPORT - ASEAN Data Breach Costs Soar to Record High  * SKILLS GAP - Persistent Cybersecurity Talent Shortage  * RaaS - Africa Used As Testing Ground  * RANSOMWARE - 100+ Organizations Fall Victim Monthly to New Variant  * HEALTHCARE: Provider "Fined" $240K for 3 Ransomware Attacks  * EDUCATION - Ransomware Attack Forces September Shut Down  * FINANCIAL SERVICES - Group Targets U.S. Sector in New Wave of Cyber Attacks   INSIGHTS & EXPERT PERSPECTIVES  * RISK REDUCTION - Prioritizing Alpha Could Be A Costly Mistake  * PODCAST - Will Quantum Computers Steal Your Job or Save the World

Cybersecurity Chronicles: Will Quantum Computers Steal Your Job or Save the World an Expert Explains In this episode of Cybersecurity Chronicles, host Sean Mahoney sits down with quantum computing expert John OMalley to talk about the world of quantum computing. John worked with the NIST Post Quantum Encryption Standards Committee, after having previously led Change Healthcare's Identity and Access Management (before the breach). They delve into the current state of quantum technology, its potential applications in various industries, and the challenges that lie ahead. From cybersecurity advancements to the future integration of quantum computing in everyday business operations, this conversation provides a comprehensive overview of how quantum computing is set to revolutionize the tech landscape. The topic was chosen following the recent NIST release of the long-awaited post-quantum encryption standards. Key Takeaways: 1. Basics of Quantum Computing: Quantum computers use qubits that can represent both 0 and 1 simultaneously, enabling complex calculations beyond classical computers. 2. Current and Future Applications: Quantum computing promises advancements in cybersecurity, medication development, and electric car batteries, with broader integration expected in 5-10 years. 3. Challenges and Preparations: High power requirements and sub-zero temperatures are major hurdles. Businesses should start preparing by mapping encryption strategies and training teams.

WEEK IN HEADLINES  * ISPs - US Provider Breaches Linked to Nation State  * MALWARE - Sophisticated Variant Targets Global Organizations  * SOFTWARE - Platform Users Urged to Patch Immediately  * LOGISTICS - Stealthy Phishing Attacks Target Firms  * TRANSPORTATION - Cyberattack on Public Wi-Fi Displays Offensive Messages INSIGHTS & EXPERT PERSPECTIVES  * RISK MANAGEMENT - Eliminate Ineffective Password Policies

WEEK IN HEADLINES  * CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - Workers Offered Dream Jobs  * NATIONAL SECURITY - Country Warns Citizens Amid Rising Tensions  * CONSTRUCTION - Firms Exposed to Threat From Industry Software  * EDUCATION - Calculators Needed to Add Up Skyrocketing Costs  * SOCIAL MEDIA - Grieving Families Exploited Via Facebook  * GOOD NEWS - ‘Ghost’ Encrypted Messaging Platform Shutdown INSIGHTS & EXPERT PERSPECTIVES  * CRG Live - The Cyber Resilience Blueprint: 5 Lessons Shared  * RISK MANAGEMENT - The Plague of Low Hanging Fruit 

WEEK IN HEADLINES  * GOOGLE CHROME - Hackers Force Users to Reveal Passwords Using New Technique  * PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - Hacker Steals 20GB of Data from Capgemini  * SUPPLY CHAIN - 240GB of Customer Information Thru 3rd Party  * CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - Feds Warn About Russian Focus on Sector Attacks  * MICROSOFT - Sophisticated Excel-Based Attack Targets Multiple Sectors  * SEO - New Threat Manipulating SEO Rankings   INSIGHTS & EXPERT PERSPECTIVES  * CRG Live Event: The Cyber Resilience Blueprint  * RISK REDUCTION: 20% of Ransomware Attacks in FinServ Target Banks

WEEK IN HEADLINES  * SOFTWARE - Developers Targeted via LinkedIn  * GOVERNMENT - Initiative Launched to Address Cyber Talent Shortage  * FINANCIAL SERVICES - Insurance Sector Targeted By A RAT  * MANUFACTURING - Drone Maker Shocked as Cyber Ninjas Strike Again  * FINANCIAL SERVICES - Carrier Exposes Customer PII in Data Breach  * HEALTHCARE - Therapy Sessions Exposed in Health Firm Data Breach  * TRAVEL - Car Rental Loses Customer PII in Data Breach INSIGHTS & EXPERT PERSPECTIVES  * CRG LIVE EVENT - The Cyber Resilience Blueprint: Lessons Learned From Patelco  * RISK REDUCTION - Timeline of Major Incidents and Emerging Threats