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Increased Threats to Medical Facilities

Threat Actors Exploitation of COVID-19 Pandemic – Increased Threats to Medical Facilities On April 20, The FBI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate in Coordination with the Office of Private...

Multiple Government Agencies Release Joint Security Threat Alert Related to COVID-19 Crisis

The unprecedented times we are living in continue to evolve. In a rare move, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the...

Alerts: Security Flaw in Medication, Anesthesia Systems

Coalition Formed to Address COVID-19 Crisis

Alphabet's COVID-19 project underscores privacy concerns with big tech

A new COVID-19 project from one of Google’s sister companies is the latest big-tech foray into healthcare to spark privacy concerns.

Thinking About the Unthinkable: Preparing for Incident Response with a Remote Workforce

Background on Incident Response During Coronavirus Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has pushed many healthcare organizations to allow an increased number to shift to a remote workforce...

Tips on Ransomware Defense Strategies

Hackers taking advantage of COVID-19 to spread malware

HHS cyberattack highlights how hackers are exploiting the pandemic. Here are 4 strategies to mitigate the risks

'SweynTooth' Cyber Flaws Could Affect Medical Devices

Big HIPAA Fine for Solo Doctor Practice

User Access Monitoring in the Current COVID-19 Crisis

It might be tempting for covered entities and business associates to put-off some of their regulatory or compliance obligations as other priorities evolve in the current crisis. Whether to do that...

Malware From Fake COVID-19 Website

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has published a new alert. Please distribute through your proper channels, as appropriate. A malicious website pretending to be the live...

Does Your Phone Charger Need A ‘USB Condom’ When You Travel?

In recent months, officials around the world have raised security alarms about the dangers of “juice jacking” while travelers plug phones directly into the free USB while traveling.

Hacking of Accounting Firm Affects Medical Group

HSCC Recommendations In Response To COVID-19

The Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) today released recommendations for healthcare organizations to manage teleworking strategies during the COVID-19 response. While...

The CyberWire Daily Podcast - Episode 1027

CISA reports a ransomware infestation in a US natural gas compression facility. CISA thinks larger lessons to be learned. Caleb Barlow discusses Wigle and the impact your SSID name can have.