Week 2 : Ransomware Operators Continue to Aggressively Target US Healthcare Sector

Royal ransomware and BlackCat ransomware are two threats that are infamous in the healthcare sector.

Royal ransomware is recent but proves itself to be very effective in threatening the healthcare industry. Experienced hackers use this ransomware. Initially detected in 2022, written in C language, this ransomware usually targets organizations with a financial motive and has a record of harming the healthcare industry. It blends among the ad traffic of  Google Ads, uses phishing links, and poses as trustworthy download links. 

Another most recent threat is the Blackcat ransomware. It was first discovered in 2021 and targeted at least 60 victims in just four months. This ransomware supposedly only targets private clinics and pharmaceutical companies. 

The article highlights how important it is for organizations to routinely update their systems and back up their data. In order to prevent data loss and protect data, employees must also be trained and educated on cybersecurity best practices. 

Reference: 
https://healthitsecurity.com/news/ransomware-operators-continue-to-aggressively-target-us-healthcare-sector