The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Related: Hackers relentlessly target healthcare providers. However, healthcare data ranks at the top of the list for needing improvements in security and privacy protections. There are many reasons for the vulnerable state of healthcare data. Healthcare data security and privacy is a problem that continues to grow.

Healthcare 268

Healthcare Technology Architecture IoT 268

Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In our annual “Nastiest Malware” report, now in its sixth year, we’ve observed a steady increase in both the number and sophistication of malware attacks. Now let’s take a look at this year’s Nastiest Malware. It is the most successful and lucrative avenue for monetizing a breach of a victim.

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Malware Ransomware Passwords Healthcare 104

Adam Levin

APRIL 9, 2019

Israeli cybersecurity researchers have created malware capable of showing fake cancerous growths on CT and MRI scans. The malware, called CT-GAN, served as a proof of concept to show the potential for hacking medical devices with fake medical news that was convincing enough to fool medical technicians.

Malware 254

Malware Healthcare Technology Ransomware 254

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 14, 2020

The company has more than 19,000 employees and contracts with at least 750 healthcare organizations nationwide. Sources close to the investigation tell KrebsOnSecurity the malware is known as Defray. Defray was first spotted in 2017, and its purveyors have a history of specifically targeting companies in the healthcare space.

Ransomware 363

Ransomware Healthcare Insurance Phishing 363

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Related: High-profile healthcare hacks in 2021. A cyber catastrophe may seem inevitable, but there are basic practices and actionable steps any healthcare organization can take to begin reducing the clear and present risk of being impacted by a cybersecurity event.

Healthcare 214

Healthcare Cyber Attacks Education Social Engineering 214

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten. The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Healthcare 133

Healthcare Social Engineering Authentication Data privacy 133

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2020

has executed a coordinated legal sneak attack in a bid to disrupt the malware-as-a-service botnet Trickbot , a global menace that has infected millions of computers and is used to spread ransomware. 27, UHS shut down its computer systems at healthcare facilities across the United States in a bid to stop the spread of the malware.

Healthcare 362

Healthcare Ransomware Internet Internet 362

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Killware is a type of malware deployed to cause physical harm: contaminate community water supplies, exploit and obstruct networks used by hospitals and healthcare facilities, jam air traffic control networks, contaminate gasoline supplies, and, in some instances, deliberately cause death where and when it is least expected.

Malware 256

Malware Phishing Technology Ransomware 256

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On Wednesday February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare—a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group—experienced serious system outages due to a cyberattack. In a Form 8-K filing the company said it: “identified a suspected nation-state associated cyber security threat actor had gained access to some of the Change Healthcare information technology systems.”

Healthcare 125

Healthcare Ransomware Backups Technology 125

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Russian authorities arrested ransomware affiliate Mikhail Matveev, aka Wazawaka, for developing malware and ties to hacking groups. and New Jersey, as well as organizations in the healthcare and other sectors nationwide. The attacks hit law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C.

Ransomware 117

Ransomware Healthcare Hacking Malware 117

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

They provide healthcare services including: primary care, geriatric medicine, vision care, behavioral health services, pediatrics, womens health, pediatric medicine, family planning and dental services. healthcare providers surged in 2024, with 98 attacks compromising 117 million records. Ransomware attacks on U.S.

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Hacking Healthcare Backups Ransomware 116

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2022

US authorities have issued a joint advisory warning of North Korea-linked APTs using Maui ransomware in attacks against the Healthcare sector. Treasury Department issued a joint advisory that warn of North-Korea-linked threat actors using Maui ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations in the Healthcare sector. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Government 139

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Machine learning (ML) models are transforming industries—from personalized recommendations to autonomous driving and healthcare diagnostics. The post Spectra Assure Malware Detection in ML and LLM Models appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Malware 64

Malware Healthcare Technology 64

Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

The Change Healthcare ransomware attack has taken a third cruel twist. Change Healthcare is one of the largest healthcare technology companies in the USA, responsible for the flow of payments between payers, providers, and patients. ” The announcement follows a series of events that require some unpacking. .”

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Healthcare Ransomware Backups Software 117

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Memorial Hospital and Manor is a community hospital and healthcare facility that serves Decatur County and surrounding areas in southwest Georgia. It offers a range of healthcare services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, surgical care, and specialized medical services. Ransomware attacks on U.S.

Ransomware 125

Ransomware Healthcare Antivirus Data breaches 125

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Department of Homeland Security hastily assembled a conference call with healthcare industry executives warning about an “imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers.” On Monday, Oct. Today, officials from the FBI and the U.S. ” The agencies on the conference call, which included the U.S.

Ransomware 279

Ransomware Healthcare Computers and Electronics Cybercrime 279

Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Cisco Talos report exposes new malware used by the group to target Internet backbone infrastructure and healthcare organizations in the U.K. and the U.S.

Malware 147

Malware Healthcare Internet Internet 147

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The US Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services disclosed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack last week. Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in the United States. The healthcare provider disclosed that it has suffered a ransomware attack on November 23. .”

Healthcare 132

Healthcare Ransomware Technology Internet 132

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Over the past 10 days, someone has been launching a series of coordinated attacks designed to disrupt Trickbot , an enormous collection of more than two million malware-infected Windows PCs that are constantly being harvested for financial data and are often used as the entry point for deploying ransomware within compromised organizations.

Ransomware 360

Ransomware Malware Healthcare Internet 360

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

” The ongoing incident at VCPI is just the latest in a string of ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations, which typically operate on razor thin profit margins and have comparatively little funds to invest in maintaining and securing their IT systems. 20, Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based

Ransomware 363

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Healthcare Data breaches 363

Graham Cluley

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Healthcare organisations in the United States are being warned to be on their guard once again, this time against a family of ransomware known as Venus. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

Healthcare 134

Healthcare Ransomware Malware 134

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

Moonstone Sleet threat actors target financial and cyberespionage victims using trojanized software, custom malware, malicious games, and fake companies like StarGlow Ventures and C.C. The APT group has also spread malware via a fraudulent tank game (DeTankWar) and engaged in ransomware attacks using FakePenny.

Ransomware 117

Ransomware VPN Healthcare Malware 117

Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2024

The post Three Nation-State Campaigns Targeting Healthcare, Banking Discovered appeared first on Security Boulevard. Researchers have identified three distinct nation-state campaigns leveraging advanced highly evasive and adaptive threat (HEAT) tactics.

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Healthcare Banking Social Engineering Engineering 128

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Microsoft warns that financially motivated threat actor Vanilla Tempest is using INC ransomware in attacks aimed at the healthcare sector in the U.S. healthcare sector. The threat actor has been active since July 2022, it was observed targeting organizations in the education, healthcare, IT, and manufacturing sectors.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Ransomware Cybercrime Manufacturing 130

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. UNC1860 and the Temple of Oats: Iran’s Hidden Hand in Middle Eastern Networks Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini

Malware 125

Malware IoT Healthcare Cryptocurrency 125

SecureWorld News

JUNE 5, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has stepped in to ensure patients are made aware if their sensitive data was compromised during February's massive cyberattack on health IT firm Change Healthcare. The unprecedented directive stems from Change Healthcare's business acquisition by UnitedHealth in 2022.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance 105

The Hacker News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Taiwanese entities in manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology sectors have become the target of a new campaign distributing the SmokeLoader malware.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Malware Healthcare Technology 130

Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

While achieving compliance with industry standards is the minimum, it’s not enough to prevent insider threats, supply chain attacks, DDoS, or sophisticated cyberattacks such as double-extortion ransomware, phishing, business email compromise (BEC), info-stealing malware or attacks that leverage the domain name system (DNS).

Healthcare 115

Healthcare DNS DDOS Phishing 115

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The first centers on targeting healthcare organizations that offer consultations over the Internet and sending them booby-trapped medical records for the “patient.” healthcare organizations. “ TA505 “), and a newer ransom group known as Venus. Last month, the U.S. “They are targeting a lot of U.S.

Healthcare 325

Healthcare Backups Ransomware Insurance 325

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Healthcare facilities are under an increased threat of cyberattack, according to the FBI. hospitals and healthcare providers.”. The advisory urged healthcare facilities to follow best practices to prevent malware infections, including: Regularly applying security patches to computers and networking equipment.

Healthcare 175

Healthcare Antivirus Backups Cybercrime 175

Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Healthcare providers groups are ramping up pressure on the federal government, lawmakers, and UnitedHealth Group to help hospitals, healthcare clinics, and pharmacies that have gone more than two weeks without payments following the devastating ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth company.

Healthcare 119

Healthcare Ransomware Government Malware 119

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Researchers at NCC Group reported that in November they observed the return of the infamous banking malware Carbanak in ransomware attacks. The cybersecurity firm NCC Group reported that in November the banking malware Carbanak was observed in ransomware attacks. ” reads the report published by NCC Group.

Malware 136

Malware Ransomware Banking Healthcare 136

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Ptitsyn and his conspirators used a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model to distribute their malware to a network of affiliates. The attacks were observed as recently as February 2024, they targeted government, education, emergency services, healthcare, and other critical infrastructure sectors.

Cybercrime 114

Cybercrime Ransomware Healthcare Education 114

Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

The Change Healthcare ransomware attack has taken a third cruel twist. Change Healthcare is one of the largest healthcare technology companies in the USA, responsible for the flow of payments between payers, providers, and patients. ” The announcement follows a series of events that require some unpacking. .”

Healthcare 96

Healthcare Ransomware Backups Software 96

Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

There is some relief coming for beleaguered pharmacies, hospitals, and patient now that UnitedHealth Group has the electronic prescribing systems for its Change Healthcare business up and running after being down for weeks following an attack last month by ransomware group BlackCat.

Healthcare 114

Healthcare Ransomware Security Awareness Malware 114

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Researchers at Vanderbilt University ‘s Owen Graduate School of Management took the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) list of healthcare data breaches and used it to drill down on data about patient mortality rates at more than 3,000 Medicare-certified hospitals, about 10 percent of which had experienced a data breach. .”

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Data breaches Healthcare Ransomware Cyber threats 276

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

healthcare organizations of targeted ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. healthcare organizations of targeted attacks conducted by ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. This alert aims at organizations in the healthcare sector because ALPHV Blackcat affiliates have been observed primarily targeting this sector.

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Healthcare Ransomware Government Insurance 136