State-sponsored hacking groups from Iran, North Korea, and Russia have been leveraging the ClickFix technique to deploy malware since late 2024. ClickFix is a tactic that encourages users to infect their own machines by following malicious commands disguised as solutions to issues. Detected by enterprise security firm Proofpoint, the tactic is used in phishing campaigns targeting various sectors including finance, government, health, education, and transportation, particularly in Middle Eastern countries, as well as the United States, Canada, Germany, and Switzerland.

Epic gives sneak peek of new AI tool for SMS appointment scheduling
Epic’s new AI tool allows health systems to engage patients via SMS for appointment scheduling. In just 20 seconds, it can initiate conversations, offer appointment