A significant increase in the healthcare sector in the Asia Pacific region has led to a rise in cyber threats due to the industry’s reliance on technology and the sensitive information it handles. To mitigate the risks, healthcare institutions must establish a robust Risk, Resilience and Security framework, which includes ensuring secure basics like encryption and authentication, bolstering business continuity through operational resilience, and creating a security-focused organisational culture. A framework like RRS, combined with the right partnership, can help predict, monitor and counter cyber threats effectively.
The first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux has been detected, so users beware
ESET researchers have revealed a first-of-its-kind Linux UEFI bootkit, named ‘Bootkitty’, which could pose a significant risk despite being in early stages of development. The
