As surgical robotics become more prevalent in healthcare, concerns are rising about cybersecurity risks. Issues include operational disruptions, unauthorized access and data breaches, which could have severe consequences such as patient information theft and even interference with surgical procedures. Healthcare organizations are being urged to implement antivirus measures, continuous software updates, disaster recovery plans and multi-factor authentication systems to mitigate these risks. Regular audits are also recommended to assess and rectify potential vulnerabilities.

North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTail Malware via 11 Malicious npm Packages
North Korean threat actors are using npm (Node Package Manager) ecosystem to publish malicious packages to deliver malware. The campaign aims to infiltrate developer systems,