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Ransomware Attack on University Medical Center (UMC)

Introduction: At present, the healthcare system has become one of the most popular targets for cybercriminals. Cyberattacks on hospitals as well as on medical centers have increased drastically in recent years. On 26 September 2024, the University Medical Centre (UMC) Health System in Lubbock, Texas, was hit by a serious ransomware attack. This attack affected …

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Breaking The Cryptosystem of Auto Keyless Entry, Canada Auto Thefts Surge.

Imagine a sunny day setting in a coffee shop, peacefully sipping your Frappuccino drink, then someone next to you hijacks your car key fob without even touching it or talking to you. A recent statistic by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) shows that auto theft insurance claims spiked to $1.5 billion in 2023 [3]. …

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