Category: cybersecurity

Ransomware developer behind attacks on hospitals extradited to US

A dual Russian and Israeli national has been extradited to the U.S. on charges related to his involvement as a developer for the LockBit ransomware group, which has targeted victims, including hospitals.

38 passwords that take 1 second to crack

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as healthcare providers are being targeted by foreign hackers. Nordpass released a report of passwords in the U.S. it typically takes less than one second to hack.

Yale New Haven Health confronts 'cybersecurity incident'

Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health said it has been dealing with a “cybersecurity incident” that has caused some connectivity issues but not affected patient care.

Cyberattack disrupts Pennsylvania health system

Montrose, Pa.-based Endless Mountains Health Systems is dealing with a cyberattack that has disrupted its operations.

One of the most financially motivated healthcare hacking groups

A cybercrime group known as Vanilla Tempest is among the most financially motivated hacking organizations targeting the healthcare sector, according to a new report from Microsoft.

Hospitals targeted with extortion letters

There have been multiple reports to the American Hospital Association and the FBI of hospitals and health systems receiving data extortion letters.

Cyberattack disrupts systems at Washington hospital

Colfax,Wash.-based Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics’ internal electronic systems are down following a cyberattack.

550 rural hospitals join Microsoft's cybersecurity program

A total of 550 rural hospitals have joined Microsoft’s Cybersecurity for Rural Hospitals Program, an initiative designed to provide free and low-cost resources to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.

Info from 1.2 million Geisinger patients found on laptop: Prosecutor

Federal investigators found personal data on over 1.2 million patients of Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger on a former contractor’s personal laptop, PennLive reported.

US-Russia cyber policy shifts

Pete Hegseth, defense secretary, instructed the U.S. Cyber Command to stop offensive operations against Russia in mid-February, according to The Record.