Cybercriminals and government-backed hackers are covertly sharing and using compromised routers to carry out their activities. In some cases, these groups are even trading access to already breached routers. This collaborative approach blurs the line between financially motivated cybercrime and nation-state espionage. This high-risk cyber ecosystem was unveiled by researchers from security firm Trend Micro, citing the example of Russian hackers exploiting an already-infected network of EdgeRouter devices for cyber espionage, after the initial infection was driven by financial motives.
Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare
Healthcare systems are facing significant challenges including staff shortages, cybersecurity threats, and budget constraints, according to a report by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems