The healthcare sector is experiencing increasing cyberattacks with 92% of organizations reporting at least one in the past year. The attacks disrupt patient care, infringe on privacy, and expose records. Despite 89% of practices adopting cybersecurity measures like two-factor authentication, more advanced systems are needed. Additionally, third-party breaches, ransomware attacks, and vulnerabilities in medical devices pose significant risks. These challenges are further complicated by the adoption of new technologies like AI.
Google warns of legit VPN apps being used to infect devices with malware
Google’s Managed Defense team has discovered that attackers are using popular VPN applications as a backdoor to spread Playfulghost malware. The malware is distributed through