Cyber Attackers Still Punching Hard Against Healthcare Organizations

The healthcare sector is already facing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 global pandemic, however, the ongoing rampant cyberattacks are making it more difficult to handle the situation. Recently, espionage attacks on Covid-19 research and intellectual property have increased.

FREMONT, CA: Alleged Russian hackers behind the SolarWinds breach apparently infiltrated systems of the Agency for Healthcare Administration in Florida. The agency runs the state’s Medicaid program and other agencies. Besides, several other healthcare organizations have faced the wrath of cyberattacks. Recently, the U.S. The Justice Department seized two internet domains purporting to belong to Moderna and Regeneron developing treatments for the coronavirus, however in reality, it was a scam to steal visitors’ information. Two weeks ago, a new Magecart Skimmer was placed on multiple e-commerce sites, including websites for the popular hair treatment firm Bosley and the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC). In addition, ransomware operators attacked two diagnostic laboratories located in Virginia and New York.