Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)Security: Why Healthcare Must Act Now
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has transformed patient care by delivering real-time data and improving clinical outcomes. However, as Fortified Health Security predicted in its 2025 Horizon Report, interconnected medical devices create new cybersecurity risks. The recent FDA and CISA alerts about vulnerabilities in Contec patient monitors highlight the urgent need for proactive IoMT […]
Going Old School in the New Year: Healthcare Phone Spoofing Scams
It’s a new year, and already, cybercriminals are targeting healthcare—this time, with an old-school tactic: Phone Spoofing. An incident a few weeks ago involving Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho, serves as a stark reminder that criminals don’t just turn to new technology – sometimes they can go to a trusted old-school method using healthcare […]
The 2025 Horizon Report: Your Roadmap to Cybersecurity Resilience
The healthcare industry is under siege. As we move into 2025, the cybersecurity challenges facing hospitals, health systems, and vendors are growing more complex, more sophisticated, and more frequent. The stakes have never been higher; patient safety, operational continuity, and trust hang in the balance. Cybercriminals are evolving their strategies, leveraging advanced technologies like artificial […]
Living Off the Land Attacks: Unveiling the Illusion
When a threat actor performs a “Living Off the Land” (LOTL) attack, they use legitimate tools and processes within a system to carry out nefarious activities. Unlike traditional malware, LOTL tactics don’t rely on external malicious code; instead, they exploit what’s already in the environment. It’s like a magician transforming ordinary objects into confounding illusions. […]
Behind the Scenes of a Hospital Ransomware Attack
In television dramas and Hollywood movies, ransomware attacks are often made known by a flashy message that pops up on the computer screen or an ominous voice message left by the cyber criminal. In the case of one hospital, the incident presented itself far more subtly. Around 5:00 pm, the day after a holiday, calls […]
Protect Yourself and Your Organization from Holiday Scams
The holiday season is something many of us look forward to each year. Unfortunately, it’s a “most wonderful time of the year” for bad actors and cyber attackers as well. To help keep you and your team safe, we’ve put together a few tips to protect you from potential cyber threats. Tips to Protect Yourself […]