The US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is proposing new cybersecurity rules to enhance protection of electronic health information, addressing significant updates to HIPAA Security Rule. The proposed changes require mandatory implementation specifications, enhanced documentation, technology asset management, risk analysis and contingency plans. The public, as well as stakeholders, are invited to submit comments within 60 days of its publication.

DDoS attackers are pouncing on unpatched vulnerabilities
Why seek new attack methods when you can leverage existing, publicly known vulnerabilities? Exploiting these older weaknesses can be more effective, as they are often