The healthcare cybersecurity market is projected to grow from $18.2bn in 2023 to $35.3bn by 2028, with a CAGR of 14.2%, driven by increased cyberattacks, security/privacy concerns, the rising adoption of IoT and cloud-based healthcare solutions, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. Key trends include multi-factor and biometric authentication, with potential growth in outpatient care facilities. Telehealth and digital health providers may see the highest growth over the forecast period.

SpyLend Android malware found on Google Play enabled financial cyber crime and extortion
Cybersecurity researchers at Cyfirma found an Android malware called SpyLend on the Google Play store. The malware, advertised as a financial tool app called Finance