An estimated two million cyber attacks in 2018 resulted in more than $45 billion in losses worldwide as local governments struggled to cope with ransomware and other malicious incidents.
Thirty-two percent of healthcare organizations store a wide range of sensitive data in the cloud, including healthcare data and personally identifiable information (PII) of customers and employees.
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Immigration and Customs Enforcement have allegedly turned state driver’s license databases into a facial-recognition database, scanning millions of Americans’ photos without their knowledge or consent.
Sixty-one percent of firms suffered a cyber attack in the past year, compared to 41 percent the year prior. The median cost for losses associated with cyber incidents shot up from $229,000 to $369,000, says a 2019 Hiscox cyber Reading Readiness Report.
When it comes to privacy and security, new challenges and risks are constantly exploding onto the scene. Here’s what our expert roundup designates as the key issues and best practices of 2019.