The heavy reliance of health systems on third-party vendors makes them susceptible to cyberattacks. The recent attack on Change Healthcare exemplified this vulnerability, impacting healthcare providers across the country. After a cyberattack, industry transparency is crucial, but difficult due to fear of legal repercussions, reputational damage or increased vulnerability. Erik Decker of Intermountain Health suggests sharing ‘indicators of compromise’ with the government and other groups to help other organizations identify threats.

NSA warns that overlooked botnet technique threatens national security
The National Security Agency (NSA) has warned that fast flux, a technique used by cybercriminals and hostile nations to hide their activities, is a significant