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GTA 6 Malware and Scammers Are Targeting PC and Android Users – IGN

June 22, 2026

D-Link Routers Hijacked by AryStinger Botnet: Over 4,300 Devices Now Scanning for Future Targets – Tech Times

June 22, 2026

AryStinger Botnet Uses Intranet Scanning and Traffic Tunneling to Hide Attacker Activity

June 22, 2026

An unknown actor distributes malicious VBS scripts via WhatsApp – Securelist

June 22, 2026

4,300+ Outdated Routers Hijacked in Stealthy Spy Infrastructure by AryStinger malware – Security Affairs

June 22, 2026

North Korean Hackers Abuse Mastra npm Supply Chain to Target Developers and CI/CD Pipelines

June 22, 2026

Latest Pulse Report

HEAL SECURITY CYBER PULSE REPORT: FEBRUARY 2026

March 12, 2026

In February 2026, healthcare cybersecurity faced growing threats from large-scale breaches, ransomware, and actively exploited vulnerabilities. Major incidents – including Conduent, ApolloMD, Vikor Scientific, and TriZetto – exposed millions of patient records, often via third-party vendors. Critical flaws in Dell RecoverPoint, BeyondTrust remote access tools, and SmarterMail highlight ongoing exploitation risks. Regulatory developments, including CISA’s cyber incident reporting rule under CIRCIA and OCR’s expanded enforcement of 42 CFR Part 2, reinforce the need for rapid patching, proactive threat detection, and robust vendor and incident response management across healthcare organizations.

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Annual checkup

HEAL Security Annual Checkup 2025

February 4, 2026

In 2025, healthcare cybersecurity was defined by systemic, high-impact threats. Federal breach data understated reality; including state reports, over 175 million individuals were affected, showing that large-scale data compromise is now routine. Vulnerabilities surged, with 48,000+ CVEs disclosed, while attackers shifted to data theft, AI-driven phishing, and blended nation-state and criminal tactics. Healthcare remained a prime target, with third-party and identity-based attacks driving the most damaging incidents. Cybersecurity has firmly become a business resilience and governance priority, with growing regulatory pressure, insurance demands, and board-level oversight.

Special edition report

THE BASICS ARE STILL BROKEN: Why Cyber Security Keeps Failing Despite Best Practices

June 12, 2025

This report explores why, despite massive investments in cybersecurity tools, frameworks, and talent, preventable breaches continue to affect organizations across every sector. The root cause isn’t a lack of technology—it’s a failure to consistently execute the fundamentals: patching, configuration, access control, and architectural hygiene. Until these fundamentals are treated as sacred, the cycle of costly, repeat breaches will persist.

Special edition report

THE BASICS ARE STILL BROKEN: Why Cyber Security Keeps Failing Despite Best Practices

June 12, 2025

Special edition report

Cybersecurity Incident Response Playbook

June 12, 2025

This slide deck outlines a rapid response to cyberattacks: isolate systems, avoid email, preserve evidence, and activate a secure command center. Maintain clinical operations, investigate the source, and track the incident with a SitRep. A clear playbook ensures better readiness and coordination.

Special edition report

THE INTERNET IS BROKEN: Held Together by NAT and HOPE. The IPV4 Crisis. How IPV6 Can Fix it

June 30, 2025

This whitepaper makes the case for an urgent global shift from IPv4 to IPv6, highlighting IPv4’s critical limitations, such as address exhaustion and lack of native security. IPv6 is presented as a necessary infrastructure reform, not just a protocol upgrade. The paper examines technical, economic, and geopolitical drivers, calling for coordinated, cross-sectoral adoption. Continued reliance on IPv4 risks undermining the scalability, security, and future resilience of the global internet.

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GTA 6 Malware and Scammers Are Targeting PC and Android Users – IGN --- D-Link Routers Hijacked by AryStinger Botnet: Over 4,300 Devices Now Scanning for Future Targets – Tech Times --- AryStinger Botnet Uses Intranet Scanning and Traffic Tunneling to Hide Attacker Activity --- An unknown actor distributes malicious VBS scripts via WhatsApp – Securelist --- 4,300+ Outdated Routers Hijacked in Stealthy Spy Infrastructure by AryStinger malware – Security Affairs --- North Korean Hackers Abuse Mastra npm Supply Chain to Target Developers and CI/CD Pipelines --- Canada’s Spy Agency Used First-of-Its-Kind Warrant to Clean Botnet-Infected Devices --- ShinyHunters Data Extortion Group Threatens to Leak 8.8 TB of Stolen One Medical Data – The HIPAA Journal --- 13-Word Reddit Comment Can Poison ChatGPT and Gemini AI Search Results --- Indiana Takes On Powerful Hospitals by Capping Prices They Charge Employers

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HEAL Security in press and news

This section highlights the latest media mentions, news articles, and press coverage featuring HEAL Security. Stay updated on how industry leaders and news outlets are recognizing our contributions to healthcare cybersecurity. From innovative solutions to expert insights, explore how HEAL is shaping the future of healthcare security. Check back often for the most recent updates and features.