The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has highlighted the threat posed by a ransomware group called TimisoaraHackerTeam (THT). Named after a Romanian town, the little-known group has previously targeted healthcare organizations, most recently a US cancer center in June 2023. THT uses encryption techniques to paralyze healthcare systems and is known to exploit vulnerabilities in systems such as Microsoft Exchange servers and Fortinet firewalls.
How to Manage Cyber Risk of Medical Devices
As the number of medical devices in healthcare facilities grows, experts have urged providers to employ robust cybersecurity practices for these equipment. Manufacturers are now