When AI Agents Start “Moving Like Attackers”
A real-world wake-up call from a SOC lab experiment Executive Summary To safely evaluate autonomous SOC investigation agents, we built a controlled AWS-based lab environment that closely resembles a modern security operations ecosystem. We wanted to test how aggressive an AI agent would be when trying to complete a task. Would it fail at the […]
Top Cybersecurity Threats Facing Hospitals and How to Reduce your Risk
Every single facility that treats patients and gathers patient data is a target for a cyberattack, and this risk is growing. In just the first six months of 2023, more than 300 data breaches were reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR), an increase of more than […]
How Cyber Attacks Impact Patient Trust
When a patient chooses a healthcare organization, they aren’t just trusting them with their physical health; they’re also trusting that healthcare organization with their most sensitive personal information. However, that trust can be undermined if a security breach compromises their data. Unfortunately, cyber attacks against healthcare are on the rise. Over the past decade, theft […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: September 2024
September brought cybersecurity challenges for healthcare organizations as vulnerabilities surged across critical systems. Firewalls, endpoint managers, and hidden misconfigurations in trusted platforms like ServiceNow allowed attackers to exploit vulnerabilities. In this roundup, we break down the most pressing threats and the key actions healthcare organizations should take to stay ahead and protect their networks. SonicWall […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: September 2023
Last month, three new cyber vulnerabilities emerged, posing a significant threat to healthcare organizations. Two were vulnerabilities from unpatched network technologies that, if exploited, could compromise both medical devices and patient care. The third was a new ransomware variant called “3AM” which poses a severe risk to healthcare organizations. Continue reading to learn more about […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: October 2024
October was no ordinary month for healthcare IT—it was Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting the essential steps we all need to take to stay secure. But this October wasn’t only about awareness; it underscored the reality of new and evolving threats. From vulnerabilities in trusted tools like FortiManager and ServiceNow to ransomware infiltrating Microsoft Teams, attackers […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: November 2024
November tested the resilience of healthcare IT teams. From ransomware campaigns to critical flaws in trusted platforms like VMware, Fortinet, and Okta, cyber threats came from all angles, targeting systems that healthcare organizations rely on daily. These challenges involve safeguarding patient care and protecting systems. Each threat underscores the need to stay prepared and proactive […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: March 2024
Even though spring has officially sprung, recent Ivanti and Fortinet vulnerabilities have made it feel a bit like Groundhog Day. As we’ve examined the vulnerabilities associated with Ivanti’s Secure Connect and FortiClient solutions over the past few months, it’s become clear that closing the security loopholes has posed significant challenges. While the coverage may start […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: June 2024
June was a high-stakes game on the cybersecurity chessboard for healthcare organizations. Major technology providers like Progress MOVEit and SolarWinds found themselves in check due to critical software vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, threat groups like Black Basta made bold moves, and new phishing schemes targeting Cisco Webex users emerged as unexpected gambits. Read on to discover more […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: July 2024
In the endless battle to safeguard healthcare organizations against cyber threats, July was certainly no ordinary month. As blue screens spanned the globe from CrowdStrike’s Falcon updates, ESXi hypervisors became a prime target for ransomware attacks and a significant flaw in OpenSSH posed a potential risk to millions of systems. Read on to understand these […]