Cybersecurity

FBI Takes Down Major Botnet Used for Ransomware Cyberattacks

The FBI announced the successful takedown of QakBot, a botnet used by cybercriminals, and issued recommendations for mitigating risks.

Cybersecurity

Cynerio, Check Point Link Up for Medical IoT Security

Cynerio and Check Point have partnered to offer healthcare organizations comprehensive security for their medical IoT devices, combining Cynerio's 360 platform for device discovery, patch guidance, microsegmentation, and attack detection with Check Point's Quantum IoT Protect for threat prevention and remediation.

Cybersecurity

Addressing Physical and Cybersecurity Risks in Healthcare

Addressing the security risks in the healthcare industry requires prioritizing the safety of healthcare workers against physical attacks while also implementing comprehensive cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient information and prevent cyberattacks, maintains one executive from software company DoorSpace.

Cybersecurity

FBI Takes Down Major Botnet Used for Ransomware Cyberattacks

The FBI announced the successful takedown of QakBot, a botnet used by cybercriminals, and issued recommendations for mitigating risks.

ECRI CEO Warns of Risks from Hospital Website Data Sharing

Apr 10, 2023

Researchers found that third-party tracking is present on 98.6% of hospital websites, which may lead to privacy risks and legal liability.

Florida Hospital Issues Patient Data Protection Services Following Cyberattack

Apr 7, 2023

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare published a new notice to patients regarding an earlier cyberattack that reached critical patient data.

Health-ISAC Publishes Healthcare Resilience Report

Apr 7, 2023

Medical device professionals should take note of Health-ISAC’s 2022 Annual Report, which details the nonprofit organization’s commitment to advancing physical and cyber resilience in the global healthcare community.

FDA Requires Medical Devices be Secured Against Cyberattacks

Mar 30, 2023

The U.S. FDA now has the power to confirm that medical devices meet specific cybersecurity standards before coming to market.

Cynerio and Sodexo Partner to Curb Cyberattacks on Connected Medical Devices

Mar 29, 2023

Cynerio is partnering with Sodexo to provide healthcare systems with visibility into their IoMT footprint to help prevent cyberattacks.

Health-ISAC Releases Annual Report on Cyber Threats to Healthcare

Mar 22, 2023

Health-ISAC has released its annual cyber threat report in partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton Cyber Threat Intelligence, analyzing current and emerging threats faced by healthcare organizations, including an increase in cyber threats due to the proliferation of connected medical devices.