Healthcare organizations store sensitive patient information which, with increasing digitization, is vulnerable to cyber threats. Cybersecurity in healthcare involves defending medical data and connected devices from unauthorized access, with threats including ransomware, phishing, unsecured devices, DDoS attacks and insider threats. Tools against these threats include access controls, encryption, antivirus/antimalware software, VPNs/firewalls, and intrusion detection systems. Implementing robust cybersecurity measures is vital not just for data protection, but also to prevent misdiagnosis, secure controlled substances, prevent network outages, and avoid legal non-compliance.
FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation
The FBI has deleted PlugX malware from more than 4,250 infected computers as part of a US Department of Justice-approved multi-month operation. PlugX, controlled by
