HealthsystemCIO.com November 25, 2024
Homograph attacks represent a sophisticated form of phishing that poses a critical threat to healthcare systems. By exploiting visual similarities between Latin and non-Latin characters, such as those in the Cyrillic script, cybercriminals create malicious domains that mimic trusted websites. According to the report issued by the HHS Office of Information Security and the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3), homograph attacks, particularly those involving Cyrillic characters, are evolving into a formidable challenge for healthcare cybersecurity executives.
Understanding Homograph Attacks
Homograph attacks, also known as homoglyph or script spoofing attacks, involve substituting visually similar characters from non-Latin scripts (e.g., Cyrillic) to create deceptive URLs. The report stated that these malicious links are often used in phishing campaigns to trick users...
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