Ascension health system is investigating a cybersecurity attack that disrupted clinical operations. Mandiant has been engaged to assist in the investigation. Patient information impact is unknown. Care teams are minimizing the impact on patient care. The attack comes after a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, affecting revenue. Healthcare cyberattack risk is rising due to the interconnectedness of systems and personal information available in medical records.

“Dance of the Hillary” and the Expanding Use of Malware in Regional Cyber Conflict
The Punjab Police’s cybercrime wing in India warns of a new malware strain potentially from Pakistan called “Dance of the Hillary”. This malware is designed