The SamSam ransomware attacks have been increasing in the healthcare sector since January 11th. Allscripts, an EHR vendor, was recently hit by the ransomware. The virus spreads through weak passwords, open RDP connections, and brute force attacks. The attackers scan the internet for vulnerable networks and once they gain access, the virus spreads throughout the network. It is important for healthcare security leaders to understand how the virus gets in to prevent falling victim.
CrowdStrike Fires Insider for Sharing Internal System Details with Hackers
Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike has confirmed the termination of an insider who allegedly provided sensitive internal system details to a notorious hacking collective. The incident, which
