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US Healthcare companies on high cyber-alert
While the assassination of health insurance CEO Brian Thompson on the streets of central New York last week has been grabbing headlines this month, life-endangering cyber-attacks on the US healthcare industry are escalating at an alarming rate. Once again, the pressing need for both IT and physical security could not be more clear. According to John Riggi, national advisor for healthcare security and risk at the American Hospital Association, healthcare security must now be seen as far more than just an IT issue. This year has seen what amounts to a sea change in the way healthcare executives must view not only their own personal security but also the impact of cyber-attacks not only on their bottom line but also on the lives and well-being of patients.
The root of the problem for dentists
In an exclusive interview with Cyber Intelligence, Tom Terrenez, the chief executive of Medix Dental IT, describes the cyber-threats currently overwhelming many US dental practices. His warnings concerning data can be equally applied to doctors’ surgeries, upmarket beauticians and hairdressers, and other small businesses that provide personal services.
NSA Publishes AI System Guidelines for Security – April 15th
The National Security Agency (NSA) released a Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) focused on the secure deployment of AI systems. The CSI, entitled "Deploying AI Systems Securely: Best Practices for Deploying Secure and Resilient AI Systems," covers the guidelines set to avoid the exploitation of malicious activity targeting software of still-developing AI technology.
Change Healthcare Hit by Another Potential Cyber Attack – April 9th
Arriving just a month after a paid ransom was demanded following the massive data breach in February 2024, Change Healthcare reported on another potential cyberattack: extortion from the "ransomhub" group. Initiated by the new "ransomhub" group, with suspected connections to BlackCat, the double-extortion claim has yet to be confirmed by cybersecurity experts.
UK Deputy PM Warns of Chinese Cyber Threats to Government – March 25th
The UK's Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, is expected to formally announce to the press that China is behind a wave of cyber attacks against UK government officials and will urge the protection of voters' data. Despite the denial from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UK government remains on high alert for politically fueled cyber attacks as the election period nears.
I-Soon Leak Offers Glimpse Into Chinese Hacking Campaigns – February 22nd
The Chinese Police reported on a nation-state sensitive data leak on Chinese company, I-Soon. The data uncovers in detail, methods used by Chinese authorities to surveil dissidents, and hacking networks across Central and Southeast Asia.