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From hacking and phishing to ransomware attacks and rogue IoT devices, Cyberthreat News covers the latest in cybersecurity threats and trends.

A rash of data breaches exposes the personal and financial information of millions of customers, and many companies are refusing to pay ransom demands. Intel warns of China’s cyberattacks that could cause real-world harm to Americans, while cybersecurity leaders discuss how to best prepare for the threat.

A cybersecurity expert explains why some employees are more likely to be victimized by ransomware than others. Plus, Microsoft announces a new patch for a critical Windows vulnerability that attackers have exploited in recent attacks. And a new study shows only 19% of MITRE ATT&CK tactics are covered by SIEMs.

The term hacker describes people who enjoy tinkering with technology. Cyberattacks use tinkering to perform malicious tasks such as stealing sensitive information like bank account details and passwords. Other popular cyberattacks include distributed denial of service attacks, wiper attacks and ad fraud.

Among the top risks facing the healthcare industry is the potential for ransomware attacks that cripple hospitals. Another concern is espionage attacks targeting the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain. And the upcoming holiday shopping spike is an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit consumers. In this week’s episode of Inside the Mind of a CISO 2024, we explore what CISOs think about these top threats and more.