In 2024, 276 million patient records were exposed worldwide due to a wave of cyber attacks on the healthcare sector. The primary threat was malware MedStealer, which targeted electronic health records, insurance databases, and patient portals. The malware, first observed in 2024, aimed to steal personally identifiable information, insurance details, and medical histories, causing insurance fraud, illicit prescription drug sales, and even life-threatening medical errors. The cyber attacks highlight the need for AI-driven anomaly detection and zero-trust architectures to protect patient data.
PowerShell-Based Loader Deploys Remcos RAT in New Fileless Attack
A stealthy fileless malware attack leveraging PowerShell to deploy Remcos RAT has been observed avoiding traditional antivirus systems and operating entirely in memory. The Qualys
