Hackers got into the Missouri health system’s network by a brute force attack on its remote desktop protocol, the same access used by the notorious SamSam ransomware variant.
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Inspiration, investigation, and deplatforming: notes from the Capitol Hill riot.
US Congress members report devices stolen during the capital riot. Online inspiration for violence seems distributed, not centralized. Caleb Barlow examines protocols for handling inbound intel.
Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare Surging
David Finn discusses Check Point’s new data showing that ransomware and other cyberattacks on healthcare entities globally have increased by about 45% in the last two months.
Clinical Trials at Risk: Mitigating against Cyberattack
Caleb Barlow details the COVID-19 pandemic increased risk of cyberattacks for clinical trial sponsors and vendors and describes how cyberattacks have evolved over the last several years.
From weaponized AI to threats against the vaccine rollout, here are 6 cybersecurity trends to watch in 2021
Caleb Barlow, CEO of CynergisTek, predictions on healthcare cyberattacks was featured in this recent article.
FDA Seeks Comment on Guidelines to Prevent Hacking of Medical Devices
David Finns offers his expertise for this piece, which details the FDA’s recent paper, called Communicating Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities to Patients: Considerations for a Framework.
Telehealth Is The Future But May Also Be Healthcare Security’s Achilles' Heel
Caleb Barlow, CEO of CynergisTek details the advantages of telehealth, as well as the security issues it simultaneously brings to the healthcare industry.
12 Key Employee Protocols To Help Businesses Safeguard Digital Assets
Caleb Barlow details tips from members of Forbes Technology Council on vital steps all employees need to take to ensure robust digital security.
Electronic Health Records: Spotlighting Risks
David Finn offered commentary for this piece, which details how electronic health records potentially can be exposed in many ways.
Sizing Up Synthetic DNA Hacking Risks
David Finn details a new study called Cyberbiosecurity: Remote DNA Injection Threat in Synthetic Biology, by security researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel.
11 Expert Tips For Young Tech Execs Recovering From A Devastating Hack
Caleb Barlow gives actionable tips from leaders in the Forbes Technology Council on how new tech execs can recover from a hack and shore up their defenses.
HHS Rule Changes Allow for Cybersecurity Donations
Marti Arvin discusses the final rule federal regulators issued containing provisions that allow hospitals and healthcare delivery systems to donate cybersecurity technology to physician practices.
Healthcare Supply Chain the Weak Link for Security
In this article David Finn discusses the need for leaders to take time to understand where their systems’ weaknesses lie and ensure vendors prioritize security and data privacy.
CynergisTek API Sentry: Helping healthcare organizations manage API-related risks
This article covers the recent announcement of our new API Sentry service, developed specifically for healthcare organizations to manage the risks associated with APIs within their environment.
Haunted virtual meetings. AWS APIs share vulnerabilities. US Intelligence Community conducts post mortem 2020 foreign election interference.
Cyberwire’s latest podcast features Caleb Barlow as he discusses reclassifying the internet as critical infrastructure.
Eye Care Center Operator's Customer Data Hacked
David Finn offered commentary, which covers U.S. unit of Italian-based eyewear maker and eye care center conglomerate Luxottica has reported a hacking incident affecting over 829,000 people.
Digital Transformation Can Help Healthcare Organizations Struggling In A Pandemic
This article covers the need for digital transformation in healthcare organizations since the pandemic began and covers data from CynergisTek's 2018 Annual Report.
Drug Infusion System Flaw Could Lead to Attack
Carrie Whysall covers hospitals dealing with COVID-19 cases, having to resort to manual operation of any medical devices which could potentially result in delays and disruptions to patient care.
Breach Lawsuit Spotlights Complex Vendor Issues
Marti Arvin offered commentary for this article, which covers the lawsuit filed by Zoll Medical against IT vendor Barracuda Networks in the wake of an email server migration mishap.
Waves of attacks on US hospitals show a change in tactics for cybercriminals
Caleb Barlow provides quotes for this article, which focuses on the FBI’s recent warning and how cybercriminals are continuously adapting their attack tactics.
Call in the National Guard: Entities Respond to Threats
Caleb Barlow discusses the recent call to Vermont's National Guard to help the University of Vermont's Health Network respond to a cyberattack that has disrupted services.