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.
Cybersecurity on Health Plan Radar
By 2025, health plans will focus more on cybersecurity due to increased risks of data breaches. For instance, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association will