A sophisticated ransomware attack exploited a critical Atlassian Confluence vulnerability (CVE-2023-22527) to deploy LockBit Black ransomware within two hours. The attackers utilized credential theft, RDP lateral movement, and legitimate tools like PDQ Deploy for distribution. They executed commands, disabled defenses, exfiltrated data, and encrypted files, highlighting the urgent need for security measures and patching.
The need for secure data sharing: Lessons learned from public health
The growing wave of cyber attacks calls for enhanced data security and collaboration in healthcare. Companies can use privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) to secure patient data,
