Article #1:
Researchers Uncover Software Flaw Leaving Medical Devices Vulnerable to Hackers
Summary: In this article researchers found flaws in medical systems that could lead to possible hacking and stolen medical records/ information. Patients medical records were affected as well as a range of medical devices. This means patient monitors, ultrasounds, certain anesthesia , x-rays , and other devices connected to the internet. This can be prevented by testing softwares, and completing software updates.
Article #2:
Robinhood Data Breach Leaks Personal Details of 7 Million Users
Summary: the trading app Robinhood recently had 7 million of its users personal information exposed. The users emails, full names, and zip codes, and birthdays were exposed. Although this isn't the first data breach for Robinhood, they began to alert all their customers immediately. They advised their customers to double up on two-factor identification and to change their passwords frequently.
Article #3:
Ransomware Attack on Kronos Could Disrupt How Companies Pay, Manage Employees for Weeks
Summary: The company Kronos has been hit with a ransomware attack that is a disadvantage to its clients from being able to process payroll, managing their workforce, and handling time sheets. Kronos was created to help companies manage an entire workforce on a single platform. The company plans on working on a private cloud and updating their clients as best as possible.
Lessons Learned: Overall there's always gonna be defects within cybersecurity, but the best way to deal with it is to constantly be on top of your personal security and privacy and passwords. This means changing them frequently and making them strong passwords.