Due to the sensitive information collected, clinical trials are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks, a risk accelerated by the shift from in-person to virtual care. Healthcare data reached a high, with over 133 million patient records breached in 2023. Therefore, it is critical that clinical trials prioritize cybersecurity measures and invest in robust infrastructure to safeguard patient data. Partnering with service providers like RWS, who prioritize cybersecurity and offer data-redaction services, can help ensure the integrity and confidentiality of such trials.

IXON VPN Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Gain Access to Windows & Linux Systems
A security assessment by Shelltrail revealed three critical vulnerabilities in the IXON VPN client, allowing privilege escalation on Windows and Linux. Identified as CVE-2025-ZZZ-01, CVE-2025-ZZZ-02,