This piece reflects on the human impact of cybercrime following a ransomware attack on pathology lab Synnovis, which resulted in the indefinite postponement of a heart valve replacement surgery. The author points out the wide-reaching consequences of such breaches, particularly in the healthcare industry, where outdated IT infrastructure, lack of cybersecurity expertise and prioritization of patient care over security concerns make it an attractive target for cybercriminals. The author calls for a stronger cybersecurity culture across organizations and for individuals to hold companies accountable for their cybersecurity practices.
Persistent malware WordDrone exploits DLL Side-Loading to compromise Taiwan’s drone industry
The Acronis Threat Research Unit has discovered espionage attacks on Taiwanese drone companies. The WordDrone malware is installed via a compromised version of Microsoft Word
