Ransomware attacks have disrupted several hospitals in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). The Russian-affiliated group, INC Ransom, has claimed responsibility, saying it stole sensitive patient information. The affair follows a similar attack on the NHS in 2017 and has led to calls for a strengthening of cybersecurity measures across the healthcare sector.
China-linked cyberespionage group PlushDaemon used South Korean VPN service to inject malware
A China-linked cyberespionage group known as PlushDaemon has reportedly exploited the VPN service of South Korean provider IPany to spread malware and spy on users.