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Additional 15K added to Eye Care Leaders’ already record-setting breach tally
SC Media, November 18, 2022
Another 15,000 patients have been added to the breach tally of the Eye Care Leaders ransomware attack from nearly one year ago.
#StopRansomware: Hive Ransomware, CISA Alert (AA22-321A)
CISA, November 17, 2022
This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors. These #StopRansomware advisories include recently and historically observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to help organizations protect against ransomware.
Holiday, Weekend Ransomware Attacks Pose Threats to Healthcare Cybersecurity
Health IT Security, November 17, 2022
Although security professionals may take holidays and weekends off, threat actors do not. New research from Cybereason found that holiday and weekend ransomware attacks resulted in greater revenue losses and lengthier recovery times for victim organizations.
Feds warn of ongoing Hive ransomware threat, ‘especially healthcare’
SC Media, November 17, 2022
A new joint alert details the spate of cyberattacks and data extortion efforts of the Hive ransomware group to support entities with identifying known IOCs and attack methods, with a particular focus on the health and public health sectors.
Ransomware: Federal Coordination and Assistance Challenges
U.S. Government Accountability Office, November 16, 2022
Ransomware is software that makes data and systems unusable unless ransom payments are made.
State, local, tribal, and territorial government organizations—including schools—have been targeted by ransomware. This can affect vital government operations and services. Ransomware attacks on schools can cause learning loss as well as monetary loss.
LockBit Remains Most Prolific Ransomware in Q3
Info Security Magazine, November 16, 2022
The infamous LockBit ransomware variant remained the most widespread in the third quarter of 2022, accounting for over a fifth (22%) of detections, according to a new report from Trellix.
FDA Updates Medical Device Cyber Response Playbook
Gov Info Security, November 15, 2022
The new Food and Drug Administration’s Medical Device Cybersecurity Regional Incident Preparedness and Response Playbook is a refresh of guidance released in 2018.
FDA Updates Medical Device Cyber Response Playbook
Bank Info Security, November 15, 2022
Federal officials released updated guidance for preparing and responding to medical device cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware, as cyberattacks against the healthcare sector continue to surge.
The real cost of ransomware is even bigger than we realised
ZD Net, November 15, 2022
It’s well known that ransomware attacks are one of the most significant cybersecurity challenges facing the world today, and often the financial impact on victims is the most obvious and most discussed consequence. But that’s far from the only cost.
Many Cloud Attacks End in Financial Loss for Healthcare Sector
Health IT Security, November 15, 2022
Numerous cloud attacks are successfully exploiting the healthcare sector for financial gain, according to a newly released 2022 Cloud Security Report by cybersecurity vendor Netwrix.