Heimadal Security

JANUARY 12, 2023

Recently, Australian hospitals have been hit by a wave of Gootkit malware loader attacks that leverage legitimate software like VLC Media Player as cover. The post New Gootkit Malware Attacks Target Australia’s Healthcare Industry appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Related: Hackers relentlessly target healthcare providers. However, healthcare data ranks at the top of the list for needing improvements in security and privacy protections. There are many reasons for the vulnerable state of healthcare data. Healthcare data security and privacy is a problem that continues to grow.

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Graham Cluley

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The US government has warned the healthcare sector that it is now the biggest target of the BlackCat ransomware group. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 11, 2023

A wave of Gootkit malware loader attacks has targeted the Australian healthcare sector by leveraging legitimate tools like VLC Media Player. Gootkit, also called Gootloader, is known to employ search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning tactics (aka spamdexing) for initial access.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The US Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services disclosed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack last week. Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in the United States. The healthcare provider disclosed that it has suffered a ransomware attack on November 23. .”

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

While achieving compliance with industry standards is the minimum, it’s not enough to prevent insider threats, supply chain attacks, DDoS, or sophisticated cyberattacks such as double-extortion ransomware, phishing, business email compromise (BEC), info-stealing malware or attacks that leverage the domain name system (DNS).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2022

The post Healthcare data breach affects 2 million; Malware allows cybercriminals to steal payment card numbers appeared first on BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™. The post Healthcare data breach affects 2 million; Malware allows cybercriminals to steal payment card numbers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Cisco Talos report exposes new malware used by the group to target Internet backbone infrastructure and healthcare organizations in the U.K. and the U.S.

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Graham Cluley

APRIL 18, 2024

February's crippling ransomware attack against Change Healthcare, which saw prescription orders delayed across the United States, continues to have serious consequences. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Gootkit malware is prominently going after healthcare and finance organizations in the U.S., and Australia, according to new findings from Cybereason.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

healthcare organizations of targeted ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. healthcare organizations of targeted attacks conducted by ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. This alert aims at organizations in the healthcare sector because ALPHV Blackcat affiliates have been observed primarily targeting this sector.

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Graham Cluley

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Healthcare organisations in the United States are being warned to be on their guard once again, this time against a family of ransomware known as Venus. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Royal Ransomware is the latest file encrypting malware that is on the prowl and is, for now, encrypting only networks related to the healthcare sector of America. On an average, Royal Malware is seen demanding anything around $250,000 to $4m and solely depends on the data it has siphoned from its victims.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Researchers at NCC Group reported that in November they observed the return of the infamous banking malware Carbanak in ransomware attacks. The cybersecurity firm NCC Group reported that in November the banking malware Carbanak was observed in ransomware attacks. ” reads the report published by NCC Group.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 11, 2023

Threat actors are targeting organizations in the Australian healthcare sector with the Gootkit malware loader. Trend Micro researchers warn that Gootkit Loader is actively targeting the Australian healthcare industry. Threat actors also used healthcare providers across Australia. SecurityAffairs – hacking, malware).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warns healthcare organizations of Royal ransomware attacks. The Health and Human Services (HHS) is aware of attacks against the Healthcare and Public Healthcare (HPH) sector. The malware changes the extension of the encrypted files to ‘.royal’. Pierluigi Paganini.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 19, 2021

Highly placed sources report that the IT systems of the healthcare organization were hit by a ransomware on August 15th,2021 affecting emergency services at over 64 clinics and three hospitals- Selby General, Sistersville General and Marietta Memorial. In another incident related to ransomware targeting healthcare organization, St.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

Social engineering has become a larger threat to the healthcare industry in recent years. In a 2022 report they state that they have “received multiple reports of cyber criminals increasingly targeting healthcare payment processors to redirect victim payments.” How does it affect healthcare? In one case, $3.1 In one case, $3.1

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2022

US authorities have issued a joint advisory warning of North Korea-linked APTs using Maui ransomware in attacks against the Healthcare sector. Treasury Department issued a joint advisory that warn of North-Korea-linked threat actors using Maui ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations in the Healthcare sector. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This week, we learned of healthcare data leaks out of Australia, information about existing attacks, and reports on how ransomware gangs operate and partner with malware developers for initial access. [.].

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The healthcare industry might be known for the work it does to treat patients. With copious amounts of data collected by healthcare facilities, cybercriminals often target such entities. Moreover, the healthcare industry collects unique data, known as Protected Health Information (PHI), which is extremely valuable.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

St Vincent’s Health Australia, the largest Australian healthcare provider, suffered a data breach after a cyber attack. St Vincent’s Health Australia is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the country, The healthcare system was hit by a cyberattack that resulted in a data breach.

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Trend Micro

JANUARY 8, 2023

We analyzed the infection routine used in recent Gootkit loader attacks on the Australian healthcare industry and found that Gootkit leveraged SEO poisoning for its initial access and abused legitimate tools like VLC Media Player.

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Adam Levin

APRIL 9, 2019

Israeli cybersecurity researchers have created malware capable of showing fake cancerous growths on CT and MRI scans. The malware, called CT-GAN, served as a proof of concept to show the potential for hacking medical devices with fake medical news that was convincing enough to fool medical technicians.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 23, 2024

Unit 42 researchers have meticulously tracked BianLian’s activities, revealing a group that... The post BianLian Ransomware’s Surge: A Top Threat to Healthcare and Manufacturing appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Pro-Russia group Killnet is launching a series of DDoS attacks against the websites of US healthcare organizations and hospitals. The Pro-Russia group Killnet launched a series of DDoS attacks against US healthcare organizations and hospitals. In the last week, the pro-Russia group intensified its activity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Cyberattacks are rapidly overwhelming the healthcare sector. Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. By Tom Neclerio , Vice President of Professional Services at SilverSky.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The malware was noticed in August 2020 and is written in the Golang programming language. The post FritzFrog Botnet Is Back and Focuses on Education, Healthcare, and Government Entities appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. As explained […].

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2020

FBI and the DHS’s CISA agencies published a joint alert to warn hospitals and healthcare providers of imminent ransomware attacks from Russia. hospitals and healthcare providers. hospitals and healthcare providers. “CISA, FBI, and HHS have credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S.

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Threatpost

APRIL 14, 2020

Cybercriminals aren't sparing medical professionals, hospitals and healthcare orgs on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic when it comes to cyberattacks, ransomware attacks and malware.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The FBI has issued an alert about threat actors targeting healthcare payment processors in an attempt to hijack the payments. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an alert about cyber attacks against healthcare payment processors to redirect victim payments. million payments. ” reads the alert.

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Threatpost

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Between ransomware attacks on healthcare devices, malware-laced “medical” apps, and fraud services available on the dark net, attackers are pushing the boundaries on targeting healthcare.

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The Hacker News

MAY 12, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an ongoing phishing campaign that makes use of a unique attack chain to deliver the XWorm malware on targeted systems. The attack campaign has been leveraging rather

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 8, 2021

FIN12 does not follow this course of action as they mostly go with quick malware deployment against sensitive, high-value targets. The post FIN12 Ransomware Group Hits Healthcare Sector appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. FIN12 Ransomware FIN12 has been a prolific threat actor with a […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The first news that is related to malicious software and is trending heavily on Google is related to SolarMarker malware that can steal credentials and act as a backdoor for other cyber attacks. Third is the news related to 2FA Authenticator that is seen distributing malware. In practical, the said application is working as promoted.

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Threatpost

JANUARY 5, 2021

The relentless rise in COVID-19 cases is battering already frayed healthcare systems — and ransomware criminals are using the opportunity to strike.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Trickbot Malware that started just as a banking malware has now emerged into a sophisticated data stealing tool capable of injecting malware like ransomware or serve as an Emotet downloader. Note- In September 2020, many of the hospitals and healthcare firms operating in United States were infected by RYUK ransomware.

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