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North Korean Threat Actors Targeting Healthcare Sector with Maui Ransomware

SecureWorld News

United States government agencies recently released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing information on how North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are actively using Maui ransomware to attack healthcare organizations. Mitigations for Maui ransomware.

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How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

CIO Business Intelligence

Some of the most at-risk industries include several critical infrastructure sectors such as: Healthcare Utilities and energy Manufacturing Education State/national governments The growing trend of targeting critical infrastructure is concerning, as we’ve seen attacks like SolarWinds have devastating impacts.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Healthcare

ForAllSecure

Listen to EP 12: Hacking Healthcare. In 2011, researcher Ang Cui showed how updates to common laser printers were not signed or otherwise authenticated, meaning that you might think you’re doing the right thing by applying an update when in reality you might be unintentionally installing malware. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Healthcare

ForAllSecure

Listen to EP 12: Hacking Healthcare. In 2011, researcher Ang Cui showed how updates to common laser printers were not signed or otherwise authenticated, meaning that you might think you’re doing the right thing by applying an update when in reality you might be unintentionally installing malware. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts.

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Alert: Malicious Cyber Actor Spoofs COVID-19 Relief

SecureWorld News

Unfortunately, hardships also make them prime targets for cybercriminals, who tend to seek out vulnerable organization — it's part of the reason the healthcare industry has also struggled against cyberattacks during COVID-19. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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Regulatory Compliance and Red Hat Security

Linux Academy

Virtually every industry, from healthcare to banking and everything in between, has rules for how businesses handle data. PCI DSS deals with credit card data, and HIPAA regulates the use of healthcare information. OpenSCAP shows that a firewall is installed and running, that the Telnet protocol is disabled, and so on.

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You’re not alone in the cyber battlefield

Dataconomy

Look for a Managed Security Service Provider that has invested heavily in cutting-edge security tools and technologies, such as next-generation firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and advanced threat protection platforms.