Post by jabom on Dec 31, 2023 9:09:07 GMT 3
Usually, malicious actors take advantage of weak technology and careless user behaviour to enter a system to steal or intercept data. As per HIPAA Journal, , healthcare data breaches of or more records have been reported between and . Those breaches have resulted in the loss, theft, exposure, or impermissible disclosure of , , healthcare records. Healthcare data breaches are very common as the information is valuable to hackers. They sell it on the dark web or use it to purchase prescriptions, receive treatments, or make fake medical claims.
What is Targeted in Data Breaching? Common Job Function Email List vulnerabilities targeted by threat actors are: Weak Credentials If hackers have your username and password, they can unlock many accounts and folders. So, that are easily guessable and reused for multiple accounts. They can attempt brute force attacks, where they use trial and error techniques to crack passwords, login credentials, and encrypted emails. Compromised Assets Hackers commit malware attacks where they negate authentication tools used to protect computers.
They turn off antivirus and anti-malware programs to attack your system without your knowledge and consent. Payment Card Fraud Card skimmers installed on card readers collect card numbers that are misused by cyberactors to recover and use the information to make fraudulent purchases. Third-Party Access Despite taking precautions to keep your network and data safe, bad actors use third-party vendors to enter your system for malicious purposes.
What is Targeted in Data Breaching? Common Job Function Email List vulnerabilities targeted by threat actors are: Weak Credentials If hackers have your username and password, they can unlock many accounts and folders. So, that are easily guessable and reused for multiple accounts. They can attempt brute force attacks, where they use trial and error techniques to crack passwords, login credentials, and encrypted emails. Compromised Assets Hackers commit malware attacks where they negate authentication tools used to protect computers.
They turn off antivirus and anti-malware programs to attack your system without your knowledge and consent. Payment Card Fraud Card skimmers installed on card readers collect card numbers that are misused by cyberactors to recover and use the information to make fraudulent purchases. Third-Party Access Despite taking precautions to keep your network and data safe, bad actors use third-party vendors to enter your system for malicious purposes.