Experts have revealed the concerning lack of cybersecurity within the healthcare sector, following major breaches at Change Healthcare and Ascension. Suggesting comprehensive measures, experts recommend enforcing harsh penalties for inadequate security, requiring the implementation of encryption and multifactor authentication, and taking a three-pronged approach to protecting sensitive patient data. They also urge for the prioritization of security patches, proper vendor notification processes, and employee training to identify potential threats.
GuidePoint warns of Python backdoor used in ransomware
GuidePoint Security identified a threat actor using a Python-based backdoor to persistently access breached endpoints and release RansomHub encryptors across compromised networks. The backdoor was