US Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for cybersecurity and infrastructure protection across all levels of government, coordinating cybersecurity programs with U.S. states, and improving the government’s cybersecurity protections against private and nation-state hackers.

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How a cyberattack crippled the U.S. health care system
07/03/2024 (06:47)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wXVrr8NiHw

A cyberattack on a little-known health care company in February has caused major trouble and serious financial consequences for hospitals, doctors and patients around the United States. Stephanie Sy spoke with Dan Diamond, who has been covering the story for The Washington Post, to learn more about the impact and efforts to solve these problems.

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Japan Cyber Challenges

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Cybersecurity or information technology security (IT security) is the protection of computer systems and networks from information disclosure, theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.

Top cybersecurity challenges include evolving ransomware, AI-powered attacks, advanced social engineering, and securing multi-cloud environments. The increasing use of AI by both attackers and defenders is rapidly shaping the threat landscape, while the expansion of remote work has broadened the attack surface for vulnerabilities in areas like IoT devices and supply chains.

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Top Cyber Challenges

Top cybersecurity challenges include the evolving threat landscape, the use of AI for sophisticated attacks, and the continued prevalence of human error. Other major threats involve ransomware, cloud vulnerabilities, supply chain attacks, and the expansion of the attack surface due to the Internet of Things (IoT).

1. AI-powered threats

Attackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the speed, scale, and sophistication of cyberattacks. Deepfakes: AI is used to create highly realistic fake audio, video, and images to deceive individuals during social engineering attacks. Automated attacks: AI can automate various stages of an attack, from scanning for vulnerabilities to creating convincing phishing campaigns and evolving malware in real time to evade ...

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