Cybersecurity in the News

This article is about the recent ransomware attack’s on Health Care. Ransomware is malware that holds technology, locking it until the victim pays. Ransomware attacks and Data theft have been on the rise in 2024 at an alarming rate. These types of attacks can put patients' physical health at risk. Some ways to prevent these attacks are to stay informed by keeping up to date with the latest news on your health care provider for any disruptions or data breaches. Maintain personal health records on your own devices or printed out. Prepare for medical emergencies like having a backup plan and knowing nearby health care facilities. Practice cybersecurity by using strong and unique passwords and enable two factor authentication. Be vigilant about phishing by using strong antivirus software on all your devices. Confirm appointments! Contact your health care provider to confirm or reschedule if a cyberattack disrupts their normal operations. And, monitor patient portals! Keep an eye on your MyChart for updates on your medical records and communication with health care providers, as these can provide critical information during service disruptions.

Source Evaluation

• Who published the content? Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report

• Where was it published? Fox News

• When was it published? November 7, 2024

• The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: Considered Accurate, Showed footage from the courtroom

• How is it written and presented? Written to inform, Included a video of the news segment, Data on the uprising of ransom attacks.

• Links and Citations: Links to other websites, To contact the author, To get the fox news app.

This article is about two individuals from New York who were involved in a dark web-based scheme of identity theft and retail fraud, while residing in Raleigh. The two suspects Kerrick Robinson (25) and Christopher Anthony Hilaire (27) both served prison terms. Kerrick received a 42-month prison term where Christopher will only spend 16 months behind bars. Both will need to pay restitution of $32,736.74. Retail return frauds like this can cost retailers billions of dollars in losses every year, drive prices higher for the rest of us and harm every day consumers whose credit card information is stolen. Some ways to prevent identity theft is protecting your Social Security number, Don't take the bait from phishers, Polish your password practices, Shield your computer and smartphone, Stop pre-approved credit offers, Check your credit reports, and check your statements.

Source Evaluation

• Who published the content? Brynn Hawthorne

• Where was it published? Hoodline

• When was it published? November 05, 2024

• The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: Considered Accurate, Provided quotes from U.S Attorney's, and the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association's president and general counsel.

• How is it written and presented? Meant to inform, Some non related ads,

• Links and Citations: Link to the United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of North Carolina.