Ransomware Attacks on Ampersand and Henry Schein: Cybersecurity Insights and Business Advice

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In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, we discuss two recent ransomware attacks:

1. Ampersand cyber attack: Ampersand is a company that provides viewership data to advertisers for about 85 million households. The Black Basta ransomware group reportedly claims the attack disrupted Ampersand’s operations.

2. Henry Schein cyber attack: Henry Schein is a healthcare solutions company. In a recent cyber attack, they announced that part of their manufacturing and distribution have suffered data breaches.

We also discuss:

1. the importance of cyber resilience, which involves preparing for and withstanding cyber-attacks to ensure business continuity

2. the importance of having effective backups, as well as the cost implications of failing to restore data from backups after a ransomware attack

3. email security and the differences between Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

In a world where digital threats loom large, protecting your business is paramount. Tune in now and empower yourself and your business with the knowledge to stay secure in a digital world.