St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua and its parent company Covenant Health experienced a cybersecurity incident initiated by an outside group, affecting the entire organization’s connectivity. The company, which has facilities across New England, is working with external parties to restore system access and maintain normal health care services. Some patients have had to be diverted to other hospitals or facilities due to the issue.

ViperSoftX Malware Enhances Modularity, Stealth, and Persistence Techniques
The 2025 variant of the ViperSoftX malware has seen significant improvements in stealth, persistence, and operational security. This updated version poses a greater risk to