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Ransomware hits Baltimore city government network

May 9, 2019Curtis JonesRansomware

Baltimore city government revealed Tuesday its network had been infected by a ransomware attack for the second time in a year, according to a Baltimore Sun article. Lester Davis, spokesman for the Mayor, said that critical systems, including 911 and 311, were not affected, but that the majority of city servers were shut down. The […]

Ransomware in healthcare – Expert tips to prevent and prepare

May 8, 2019Curtis Jones1 CommentRansomware

CBS on its show “60 Minutes” this week devoted a couple of segments to the growing problem of ransomware in healthcare. In one segment, they interviewed two cybersecurity experts, and one hospital CEO who recently lived through a ransomware attack, to learn some fundamental tips. Every healthcare CIO, CTO, or IT Director should review these […]