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November was the second busiest month for ransomware attacks this year
SC Media, December 5, 2022
With LockBit malware claiming attacks on defense giant Thales and German firm Continental, November closed with the distinction of having the second most reported ransomware attacks this year, according to a new report.
CommonSpirit confirms network accessed a week before ransomware attack
SC Media, December 5, 2022
CommonSpirit Health issued an update on the ransomware attack that brought down multiple hospitals across the country for more than a month, confirming the threat actors first gained network access weeks before the attack and patient data was, indeed, accessed.
Top Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Healthcare Providers
Gov Info Security, December 3, 2022
With the surge in ransomware and other major hacking incidents affecting third-party suppliers, it is more critical than ever for healthcare sector entities to diligently scrutinize threats and risks involving their vendors, says Denise Anderson, president and CEO of the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center.
The Week in Ransomware – December 2nd 2022 – Disrupting Health Care
Bleeping Computer, December 2, 2022
This week’s big news was the Colombia health system being severely disrupted by a ransomware attack on Keralty, one of the country’s largest healthcare providers. Patients have had to wait upwards of twelve hours to receive care, with reports of people fainting due to the lack of medical attention.
Hackers Target Colombia’s Healthcare System With Ransomware
Infosecurity, December 1, 2022
Colombian healthcare provider Keralty reported a ransomware attack on Sunday, which affected its systems as well as two of its subsidiaries: EPS Sanitas and Colsanitas.
St. Michael Medical Center patient information at risk in ransomware data attack
Des Moines Register, December 1, 2022
Personal information for patients of St. Michael Medical Center and other Virginia Mason Franciscan Health facilities may have been accessed in a cyberattack this fall, CommonSpirit Health acknowledged Thursday.
#StopRansomware: Cuba Ransomware
CISA, December 1, 2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and CISA released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) #StopRansomware: Cuba Ransomware to provide network defenders tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with Cuba ransomware.
Keralty ransomware attack impacts Colombia’s health care system
Bleeping Computer, November 30, 2022
The Keralty multinational healthcare organization suffered a RansomHouse ransomware attack on Sunday, disrupting the websites and operations of the company and its subsidiaries.
Healthcare Industry Remains a Top Victim of Ransomware Attacks
Health IT Security, November 29, 2022
Ransomware attacks continue to be the most prolific threat that organizations face across all infrastructure verticals, with the healthcare sector as a top target, according to the GuidePoint Security Q3 GRIT Ransomware report.
AIIMS Delhi turns manual following ransomware attack
Healthcare IT News, November 28, 2022
On 23 November, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India reported an IT outage due to a suspected ransomware attack.