In 2024, 84% of healthcare organisations experienced a cyber-attack, with account hijacking and phishing being the most common, states Netwrix. These attacks have significant financial repercussions, with 69% of healthcare victims reporting a negative impact on their bottom line, compared to 60% in other sectors. Data security and network security are now the top IT priorities for most healthcare organisations, superseding automation.
China-linked cyberespionage group PlushDaemon used South Korean VPN service to inject malware
A China-linked cyberespionage group known as PlushDaemon has reportedly exploited the VPN service of South Korean provider IPany to spread malware and spy on users.
