The American Hospital Association and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warn that Play ransomware has shifted tactics, employing a double-layered extortion model. Healthcare organizations are urged to patch vulnerabilities, enable multi-factor authentication, and be vigilant of unique email demands for ransom. Play has exploited weaknesses in systems like FortiOS, Microsoft Exchange, and SimpleHelp, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

ManageEngine strengthens identity threat defenses
ManageEngine announced identity risk exposure management and local user MFA features in AD360, its converged identity and access management (IAM) platform. The release enables security