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U.S. government agencies warned that the Black Basta ransomware gang is targeting the healthcare industry
  • Multiple U.S. government agencies have cautioned that the Black Basta ransomware group is actively targeting the healthcare sector along with 12 out of 16 critical infrastructure segments.

  • The FBI, CISA, and HHS issued an advisory on a Friday, revealing that Black Basta has targeted over 500 organizations worldwide between April 2022 and May 2024.

  • The Black Basta ransomware gang poses a grave threat to healthcare and critical infrastructure, having assaulted over 500 organizations globally in a span of two years. This highlights the rising danger to crucial societal sectors due to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

  • Providers of web-based technologies, such as ConnectWise, are susceptible to exploitation by ransomware gangs. Black Basta leveraged a vulnerability in ConnectWise's ScreenConnect to facilitate secure remote desktop access and mobile device support.

  • Attacks on healthcare organizations jeopardize essential patient care services, causing significant complications and delays in healthcare provision. The incident involving Ascension underscores the urgent need for the healthcare ecosystem to fortify cybersecurity measures.

 

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Matthew Ireland
Matthew Ireland is the CISO at NTT Research, where he focuses on aligning security with business innovation. With extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership, Ireland emphasizes the importance of understanding organizational culture and adapting security strategies to meet evolving business needs. His insights have been shared in various forums, including a recent fireside chat on strategic security management.

Bikash Barai
Bikash Barai is the co-founder of CISOPlatform and FireCompass, platforms dedicated to empowering cybersecurity leaders with actionable insights and community-driven solutions. As a seasoned cybersecurity expert, Barai advocates for leveraging peer networks and innovative tools to enhance security postures. His work supports CISOs in navigating complex security challenges and staying ahead of emerging threats.

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