A cybersecurity incident caused a IT outage at UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas on Sept.27, 2024, redirecting patients to other facilities. In 2024 alone, 386 cyberattacks disrupted healthcare organizations. A Ponemon and Proofpoint report revealed 92% of health institutions faced cyberattacks within 12 months. Security experts identify factors including the sufficiency of resources, interconnected systems, and prioritization of patient care over security making healthcare systems “soft targets” for hackers.
Ransomware Gangs Seek Pen Testers to Boost Quality
Ransomware groups and cybercriminal organisations are hiring cybersecurity professionals to create ransomware and improve their existing attack tools, according to a report by Cato Networks.
