Staying Safe in the Digital World

This living topic explores the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and the measures consumers and businesses can take to protect themselves. Covering a wide range of issues from data breaches and phishing scams to the misuse of artificial intelligence, the content offers insights into the latest cyber threats and practical advice for enhancing digital security. It highlights recent incidents involving major companies, such as AT&T and T-Mobile, and provides guidelines on how to safeguard personal information and respond to breaches. The overarching theme is the importance of vigilance and proactive measures in maintaining cybersecurity in an increasingly digital world.

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Ransomware exposed more than 166 million records in 2024 in the U.S., research finds

The average paid ransom was $12.7 million

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Ransomware attacks exposed the sensitive information of tens of millions of Americans in 2024.

There were 610 confirmed ransomware attacks that compromised 166,426,225 records in the U.S. in 2024, down from 243,950,595 records in 2023, according to data provided to ConsumerAffairs by cyberecurity researchers Comparitech.

Ransomware is when criminals plant malicious software in a network to lock an organization out of valuable information and then demand payment to regain a...

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