Reading Room
Ransomware Attack Forces Indiana Hospital to Turn Ambulances Away
Yahoo News, August 5, 2021
Hackers are going after U.S. hospitals with a fresh wave of cyberattacks this week just as coronavirus cases surge around the country.
CISA forms public-private partnership to fight ransomware, work on cyber defense strategy
SC Media, August 5, 2021
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced Thursday the formation of a new committee that will bring government and industry together to work on cybersecurity issues. The move continues the Biden administration’s more proactive stance on cyber that began in May.
Sanford Health, Eskenazi Health recovering from cyberattacks in EHR downtime
SC Media, August 5, 2021
Cyberattacks on two U.S. health systems have forced the providers into electronic health record (EHR) downtime procedures: Sanford Health in South Dakota and Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, according to multiple local news outlets and statements from the health systems.
Phishing scheme targets unemployment insurance benefits and PII
Federal Trade Commission, August 4, 2021
Have you gotten an alarming text message about your unemployment insurance benefits from what seems to be your state workforce agency? You’re not alone. Identity thieves are targeting millions of people nationwide with scam phishing texts aimed at stealing personal information, unemployment benefits, or both.
How precise email analysis reduces healthcare ransomware threats
FED Scoop, August 4, 2021
The healthcare industry has come under intensified attacks by malicious actors over the last year amid new opportunities to target institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CISA Launches Platform, Joint Effort to Fight Ransomware
Government CIO, August 03, 2021
More education and information-sharing will boost the fight against ransomware, according to federal cyber leaders.
Italian vaccination registration system down in apparent ransomware attack
NBC News, August 2, 2021
Hackers have attacked the vaccination registration system in one of Italy’s largest regions, temporarily blocking residents from booking new vaccination appointments, officials said.
PwnedPiper threatens thousands of hospitals worldwide, patch your systems now
Tech Republic, August 2, 2021
Nine critical vulnerabilities in a popular hospital pneumatic tube software could give attackers control of infrastructure and allow them to launch additional attacks that cripple healthcare operations.
Why Is Healthcare a Target for Ransomware Attacks?
Make Use Of, July 31, 2021
Ransomware poses a huge threat to medical institutions. Here’s why and what that means for you.
UF Health admits patient data may have been compromised in ransomware attack
Village News, July 31, 2021
Two months after a ransomware attack was launched on its computer systems, UF Health-The Villages Hospital is admitting that patient data may have been compromised.