A Biden administration official has addressed the United Nations Security Council, labeling ransomware as a public health crisis and condemning Russia for harboring cybercriminals. This came as 54 UN member states signed a joint statement urging all members to collectively strengthen cybersecurity and resilience, particularly in healthcare and emergency services. Major ransomware attacks and new variants are linked to Russia, with the pace of such attacks escalating.
NHS major 'cyber incident' forces hospitals to use pen and paper – The Register
The NHS experienced a significant cyber incident that required hospitals to resort to using pen and paper instead of their electronic systems. The exact nature