Becker's Healthcare June 24, 2024
HHS is warning the healthcare sector about a ransomware group that has been stepping up its attacks on the industry and recently disrupted hospital operations in the U.K.
The Qilin ransomware-as-a-service organization, initially launched as Agenda in 2022, likely originates from Russia and has attacked at least 15 healthcare and public health organizations worldwide since October 2022, according to the June 18 notice from HHS’ Office of Information Security and Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center. The group uses “spear phishing” and looks for vulnerabilities in remote monitoring and management programs, and is known for committing “double extortion,” or demanding money in return for not leaking...
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