Middle Eastern government bodies and ISPs have been targeted with Eagerbee malware, potentially linked to the CoughingDown threat operation. Originally deployed against South Asian organizations via the Microsoft Exchange ProxyLogon bug, Eagerbee steals operating system information and network addresses, and creates a TCP/SSL channel for malicious injections. Experts advise immediate patching of vulnerable Exchange servers.
Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Aims to Boost Cybersecurity for Electronic Health Information
The US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is proposing new cybersecurity rules to enhance protection of electronic health information, addressing significant updates to