Offensive cybersecurity can be a practical solution for healthcare organizations if understood and adopted. It involves assessing system vulnerabilities before threats, through vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and “red teaming”. Despite benefits, budget constraints, a lack of knowledge, and credibility issues limit its use. Adopting offensive tactics can fill gaps in traditional cybersecurity, improve response times, and provide employees with valuable perspectives on hacker techniques. Given the evolving threat landscape, a proactive approach is vital in the healthcare sector.
Python Malware in Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1 Found Stealing User Data
Malicious Python packages Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1 have been discovered on PyPI. The packages can steal user data via keylogging, screenshot capturing, and data exfiltration. They