Digital technologies have greatly improved Nigeria’s healthcare delivery but have also made the sector vulnerable to cyber threats. Implementing Digital Risk Protection can effectively combat these threats through constant scanning for potential threats and early detection of exposure indicators. However, challenges exist, like limited resources and inadequate cybersecurity expertise, requiring collaboration with cybersecurity providers and government bodies. Adopting international cybersecurity practices can also increase trust and effectively manage health data privacy and security.

Flaw in ESET security software used to spread malware from ToddyCat group
Researchers discovered a vulnerability in ESET’s cybersecurity software that could be exploited by state-backed hackers to secretly infect devices with malicious code. The flaw allows