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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KLAS: Security & Privacy Consulting Services 2022
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HHS HC3 Warns of Vishing, Other Social Engineering Scams
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Ben Denkers discusses healthcare's unique position when it comes to big tech.
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Thirty-six cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in May 2022.
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Alliance targets healthcare supply chain cybersecurity risk management in new guide
New guidance from the Cloud Security Alliance aims to support delivery organizations with assessing and managing cybersecurity risks to the healthcare supply chain.
Mitigating Insider Security Threats in Healthcare
Dave Bailey, Vice President of Security Services discusses developing and maintaining solid security practices.
Episode 5 - Test Your Security Environment - 3 Point Cyber
In this episode, we discuss with Mac areas where our industry needs to do a better job of testing our controls and environment instead of completely trusting them to do what we think.
Health data hacking booms in 2021
Mac McMillan discusses the speed in which cyber security is increasing.
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FDA Document Details Cyber Expectations for Device Makers
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Mac McMillan on the Ukraine Invasion and Its Potential Cyber Impacts
Mac McMillan shared his perspectives on the potential for the Russian invasion of Ukraine to indirectly impact IT in the U.S. healthcare system, particularly with regard to supply chain.
Medtech, hospitals on alert for cyberattacks after Russia's invasion of Ukraine – MedTech Dive
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