HEAL Security Dispatch, hosted by Richard Simmons in London, provides essential insights into cybersecurity, particularly focusing on healthcare data protection and cyber threat intelligence. On June 25, 2024. Researchers identified a new malware tactic using Microsoft Management Console (MMC) files, bypassing traditional security measures. New variants of the Medusa malware target Android users, emphasizing the need for updated security practices.
Despite a 'B+' grade, the healthcare sector faces vulnerabilities in application and endpoint security. Microsoft is enhancing cybersecurity in rural US hospitals, supported by national healthcare bodies. CISA issued advisories on industrial control system vulnerabilities, while the FBI warned of increased social engineering threats. KnowBe4 reports a surge in ransomware attacks on US healthcare, underscoring the need for robust cybersecurity measures and immutable data storage. Stay tuned for more updates. Subscribe to HEAL Security Dispatch for comprehensive cybersecurity coverage.
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HEAL Security: New Malware Tactics, Healthcare Cybersecurity Grades, and Government Initiatives

The Daily HEAL Security Dispatch Podcast is a leading source for up-to-the-minute news and deep insights in the realm of healthcare cybersecurity and threat intelligence. 

At the heart of HEAL Security's vision is the commitment to equipping organizations and individuals with rapid, contextually rich cybersecurity updates, establishing itself as a pivotal force in unifying practice and data against the ingenious tactics of criminal and malicious entities. HEAL Security is fervently devoted to constructing a robust resource and community that champions the defense of the healthcare sector against the growing cyber threats from organized crime groups and antagonistic nation-states. Our core focus encompasses the protection of vital IT infrastructures, the security of sensitive patient and clinical information, the safeguarding of critical healthcare systems, and the assurance of continuous, undisturbed patient care services.

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