The healthcare sectors in Australia and New Zealand face considerable cybersecurity risks due to the use of outdated, unsecured medical devices. While these devices are operationally critical, they struggle with ransomware attacks, unauthorised access and zero-day vulnerabilities. The problem is exacerbated by stringent security standards and complex regulatory compliance. A risk-based approach to vulnerability management, involving identification of devices, real-time inventory, vulnerability assessment, threat prioritisation, virtual patching and network segmentation can help address these cybersecurity challenges.
First Quarter Has Record-Breaking Number of Ransomware Attacks
March saw a record 107 ransomware attacks, marking an 81% increase from last year, according to cybersecurity firm Blackfog. The majority of these attacks targeted
