The US Department of Health and Human Services proposes new cybersecurity requirements for healthcare organizations. The proposed guidelines include multifactor authentication, data encryption, routine vulnerability scans, mandatory use of anti-malware protection, network segmentation, separate controls for data backup and recovery, and annual compliance audits. The proposal aims to update the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and will cost approximately $15bn over five years.
Malware botnets exploit outdated D-Link routers in recent attacks
The Ficora and Capsaicin botnets have seen increased activity targeting outdated D-Link routers. They leverage weaknesses in D-Link’s management interface to execute malicious commands. The
