Cybersecurity breaches are a serious risk for healthcare, particularly in rural areas, where hospitals can ill afford to be shut down by hackers. Dr. Marnix Heersink of Eye Center South is collaborating with UAB Health System to bolster cybersecurity at local hospitals. UAB will undertake HIPAA risk assessments at reduced costs, providing essential experience for interns and saving the hospitals money.
FBI deletes Chinese malware from thousands of computers | Business
The “PlugX” spy malware, used by state-sponsored Chinese hacking groups, was deleted from thousands of computers worldwide after a successful international operation led by French