#HealthITSecurity

US Health Dept warns hospitals of hackers targeting IT help desks

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April 6, 2024 at 12:04PM The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services warns of hackers using social engineering to target IT help desks in the Healthcare and Public Health sector. They gain access by enrolling their own MFA devices and using AI voice cloning. Similar tactics are used by the Scattered Spider threat group. … Read more

Cybersecurity for Healthcare—Diagnosing the Threat Landscape and Prescribing Solutions for Recovery

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February 21, 2024 at 05:09AM The 2023 Thanksgiving Day witnessed ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals, adversely affecting patient care. Small healthcare organizations are targeted due to vulnerable cybersecurity defenses and limited budgets, leading to compromised patient safety and hefty ransom payments. The healthcare sector needs advanced security measures, such as Managed EDR, and employee training … Read more